The Master of Laws (coursework) is a Masters of Law degree with a focus on emerging commercial and legal realities in an international context. The degree will enable students to develop in-depth legal knowledge and skills in the areas of international law that they choose. The program also aims to develop a student’s skills in advanced independent research and writing, critical analysis, complex problem-solving and reasoning. The program includes a research component with a strong focus on applied legal research.

Why study this degree?

A Masters of Laws (LLM) is a great way to expand your legal knowledge and skills and to differentiate you from other law graduates and lawyers. This program has a focus on international law and, with the globalization of the legal profession; it is useful to develop a strong understanding of international law and of the practice of law in other jurisdictions.

The electives on offer may include: Asia-Europe Trade Law, International Business Law and Dispute Resolution, International Cultural Heritage Law, International Business Law in Practice, International Taxation Law, International Transport Law, Issues in International Law and Contemporary Culture, International Environmental Law, The Legal Environment of the Asia- Pacific Region, The Philosophy of International Law, International Human Rights Law, International Perspectives on Bioethics and the Law, Law & Religion, and Canon Law.

The program includes 3 compulsory courses and 5 elective courses.

Semester One

• Research Methods
• Law Elective One
• Law Elective Two
• Law Elective Three

Semester Two

• Directed Legal Research Project
• Ethical Issues in Professional Life
• Law Elective Four
• Law Elective Five

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions pages Fremantle Sydney.

A Master of Laws can lead to private and public-sector careers such as law enforcement, human resources management, healthcare, business, education, information technology, and patent agencies.

The following careers are open to graduates of this program:

• Human rights advocate
• Lobbyist
• Policy officer
• Diplomat
• Politician
• Specialist in international law
• Business executive
• Entrepreneur, and

For those who have completed the requirements for admission careers as a solicitor or barrister with enhanced expertise in international law.

This LLM is available only to students with prior studies in law. Admissions requirements: Completed Bachelor of Laws (Hons); or Bachelor of Laws with Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice; or

IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall, with no writing score lower than 6.5 and no other individual band score lower than 6.0

CAE/CPE: 176 overall, with no score lower than 176 in writing and no other band score lower than 169

PTE Academic: 58 overall, with no score lower than 58 in writing and no other band score lower than 50

TOEFL (iBT): 84 overall, with no score lower than 22 in writing and no other band score lower than 17