About the course

This course gives students the opportunity to build specialist legal skills in their area of professional practice, as well as theoretical and practical research capabilities as they relate to the study of the law. The degree is highly customisable – students pursue 48 credit points of study based on their personal or professional interests, choosing from a wide range of law electives (such as finance, patent, insurance, human rights, copyright, family, international and common law) and majors (corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, and intellectual property). Course content is delivered by a mix of practising law professionals, full-time academic staff and international visiting academics, giving students access to a wide range of expertise and perspectives on the study and practice of law. Cross-institutional study in Australia and overseas is encouraged as part of this degree.

　　Specialisation and development of expertise leads to careers in a range of sought-after specialist vocations in the practice of law. 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
Autumn (February), 2024	Ultimo
Spring (August), 2024	Ultimo
Summer (December), 2024	Ultimo
Autumn (February), 2025	Ultimo
Spring (August), 2025	Ultimo
Summer (December), 2025	Ultimo
Autumn (February), 2026	Ultimo
Spring (August), 2026	Ultimo
Summer (December), 2026	Ultimo

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Technology Sydney

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

　　Applicants who have completed a Bachelor of Laws may support their application for admission with evidence of a minimum of one year?s experience as a legal practitioner.

　　Applicants who have completed an LPAB Diploma in Law, but who have not completed a Graduate Certificate in a legal discipline, may be considered for admission, on provision of evidence of a minimum of one year?s experience as a legal practitioner.

　　Academic IELTS- 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0, or TOEFL- paper based- 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based- 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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 University of Technology Sydney. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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