About the course

Statelessness. Corporate responsibility. Inequality. Religious conflicts. Climate change. The law plays an integral role in managing how each of these issues ? and countless more across the globe ? are analysed, evaluated and resolved. The hallmark of this degree is its recognition of the way legal frameworks underpin such global issues.

　　The Master of Laws will simultaneously extend your legal research, and your practical legal skills and knowledge to an advanced level. It offers you the flexibility to focus on a particular area of law, such as environmental law, international law, human rights law or business law, or to choose a broader program of study covering a variety of legal areas. You?ll gain the skills to think critically and respond flexibly by applying your research and practical skills to the wide range of potential issues you may confront in your career.

　　Develop a highly capable legal mind

　　Join graduates known for being versatile professionals with a realistic understanding of the issues that bind the world together.

　　Excel at solving the legal problems of the future

　　Hone your critical-thinking, problem-solving and research skills to an advanced level.

　　Learn from academic experts across a range of areas

　　Learn from experienced legal practitioners who are actively engaged in research on contemporary legal issues.

　　Continue to work full-time while you study

　　Study on-campus or online with brief intensive on-campus session Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Session 1 (February), 2024	North Ryde
Session 1 (February), 2024	North Ryde Campus - Online start
Session 2 (July), 2024	North Ryde
Session 1 (February), 2025	North Ryde
Session 2 (July), 2025	North Ryde
Session 1 (February), 2026	North Ryde
Session 2 (July), 2026	North Ryde

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Macquarie University

AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, or

　　Meet two of the following three criteria:

　　AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent

　　Approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning

　　AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

　　Professional experience includes experience in a legal position (working in a law firm or in government drafting policies, law clerk, judge, judges associate, any person that is actually involved in some process of drafting policies or supporting legal work)

　　Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent.

　　TOEFL iBT - 83 (reading 13 , writing 21 , listening 12 , speaking 18)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 83.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Macquarie University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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World ranking

　　180th / 1250

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