Commercial Law (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Commercial Law
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
Corporations increasingly require people to have a knowledge of commercial law issues. This program, taught by some of the world's leading academics and commercial practitioners, provides an opportunity for those without a legal qualification to gain a solid background in domestic and international commercial law. An extensive range of subjects in US, European and Asian law prepares graduates for a career in an international business or a legal environment. The course is open to graduates from any non-law discipline.
Course structure
Students complete a minimum of six subjects; with approval of the program coordinator, a minor research paper of 10,000 words (30 credit points) may be substituted for two subjects. Students can select subjects from those offered in the Master of Laws in Global Business Law and (with approval) from the Public Interest Law program.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
24 070
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree, or approved international equivalent.
Extra requirements
Students with no prior legal studies must normally enrol in the subject Introduction to Australian Law (LAW5IAL), which runs in a five-day block-release mode in July.
Semester starts
January, June, December
Additional information
All subjects in this program are offered in five-day block release mode usually between teaching period one and teaching period two (June to July), and over summer (December-February), so students should plan their arrival accordingly.
Career opportunities
Aademia, business and commerce, government service, politics, and public administration as well as work in the legal environment. Skills such as legal research techniques, legal reasoning, the evaluation of rules and policies, the presentation of written and oral arguments and the ability to communicate in everday English may be utilised in a wide range of occupations.