Laws (24 units)

University of Queensland

About

The Master of Laws (LLM) #24 is designed to enhance the theoretical and practical expertise of students and provide them with a professional edge.

Students will improve their independent and critical thinking and research skills.

The courses offered are predominantly driven by the needs of contemporary legal practice.

They include courses in highly specialized areas as well as more general areas where the principles underpinning that area are complex and require a depth of understanding.

Structure

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Laws.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

  • Doctor of Philosophy

Entry requirements

To complete the Master of Laws

To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Laws, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

Students entering the program with a degree in law from a common law jurisdiction are required to obtain 24 units from Part B of the LLM course list. Students entering the program with a degree from a non-common law jurisdiction are required to obtain 24 units comprising - (a) LAWS7936; and (b) 22 units from Parts A (other than LAWS7936) or B of the LLM course list. Refer to the LLM (24 units) rules for further information.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

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