Faculty of Law

Degree Programs

LLM (International Legal Practice)

COURSE OVERVIEW | COURSE STRUCTURE

Duration: 3 semesters full-time, 8 subjects, 115 CP

Intakes: Each January, May & September

Entry Requirements: A professional law qualification (Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor or equivalent) and commitment to undertake the practicum in a country other than country of residence.

Program Description:

The Master of Laws (International Legal Practice) is an innovative program which combines a coursework Masters degree with a practical legal placement in a professional legal setting.

Program Structure:

The LLM (International Legal Practice) comprises 4 components:

The Practicum

The Practicum will provide Masters students with an exposure to practical law issues through 13 to 26 weeks (one or two semesters) of professional experience at a private law firm or organization employing lawyers in-house. Topics dealt with by the students will be dependent on the type of law practiced in the placement firm, but tasks will include drafting memos and opinions, legal research and pleadings. Students will also receive training and appraisal from law firm staff periodically through their placement. The Practicum/s will be supervised on a day-to-day basis by professional legal staff in the chosen firm while a faculty staff member will co-ordinate assessment.

In order to undertake the Practicum students must maintain a grade average of at least credit in completed LLM subjects, submit a written application, make themselves available for an interview with the Faculty and/or host firm, and accept the designated placement. Enrolments in the Practicum will be limited by availability of placements.

While the Faculty's Graduate Development Manager will provide assistance with gaining a placement, the final responsibility rests with the student. For overseas students, the Practicum may be completed anywhere in Australia. Australian students may undertake a practicum overseas. Note that students will not normally receive a wage during the placement. Students who do not successfully complete a practicum may complete requirements of the Master of Laws degree.

Professional Outcomes:

The degree is aimed at students who have completed a professional law qualification in one country and are looking to gain an international perspective in their Masters studies by completing a practicum at a foreign law firm.

Professional Recognition:

This is not a professional degree and does not qualify students to practice law in Australia.

Further information:

  • Practicum assessment details
  • Apply on-line
  • The standard Master of Laws fee applies
  • * Note that some classes in elective subjects are taught to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Where this occurs, the subject outline will detail the different classes, content and/or assessment requirements for the two groups.