Laws (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Laws
Length
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
A general Master of Laws program is available to applicants withd an undergraduate qualification in law. Students can specialise in public interest law and/or global business law.
The global business law streams utilise existing global business law subjects currently available at Master and Graduate Diploma level.
Course structure
Students complete eight subjects; a minor 10,000-word research paper (30 credit points) may be substituted for two subjects. Students may upgrade their candidature to SJD or PhD in accordance with University policies and procedures.
Contact hours
All subjects are normally taught in five-day block release mode between semesters one and two (winter school) and in summer school (December-February).
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January.
Applications for Semester 2 close 15 July.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $22,290 per 120 credit points.
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Bachelor of Laws or international equivalent.
Semester starts
Anytime
Additional information
Subjects are normally assessed by a month-long take-home exam to meet the needs of busy professionals.
Career opportunities
An extensive range of subjects in US, European and Asian law prepares students for a career in an international business and legal environment. Graduates are likely to find roles in academia, the legal profession, politics, business and commerce, government service, and public administration.