About the course

The Master of Laws program (LLM) is designed to expand your knowledge and deepen your understanding of a specialist area of law. All courses offered within the LLM program are developed for advanced study, contain a significant research component and focus on critical thinking and critical analysis of complex legal issues. Be taught by experts in the field - learn from leading academics in the fields of Dispute Resolution, Environmental Law, Employment and Labour Relations Law and International Law.

　　Flexible study options - at the University of Newcastle, you can choose to study full-time or part-time to suit your professional and personal needs. Our advanced online learning system gives you the flexibility and support to study anytime.

　　Choose what you learn - study eight individual courses or choose a specialty, focusing on developing skills and knowledge that will provide the best outcomes according to your particular needs.

　　Study at NUspace - NUspace, located in Newcastle’s CBD, provides the optimum environment for you to excel in your studies.

　　Study overseas - broaden your cross-cultural legal knowledge through international study experiences and international legal externships. 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
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Newcastle
Winter (June), 2024	Newcastle
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Newcastle
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Newcastle
Winter (June), 2025	Newcastle
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Newcastle
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Newcastle
Winter (June), 2026	Newcastle
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Newcastle

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Newcastle

Entry into the Master of Law Program will be available to applications who have completed one of the following qualifications:

　　Bachelor of Law (Honours) degree,

　　Graduate Certificate in Law or Legal Practice following the completion of a 3 year Bachelor of Laws degree,

　　Graduate Diploma in Law or Legal Practice following the completion of a 3 year Bachelor of Laws degree,

　　Combined Law degree with a duration of 5 years where 3 years of study was undertaken primarily in law,

　　Bachelor of Laws degree with a duration of 4 years where 3 years of study was undertaken primarily in law,

　　Bachelor of Laws graduate entry with a duration of 3 years undertaken primarily in law,

　　Bachelor of Laws with a duration 3 years undertaken primarily in law and have completed a minimum of two years relevant work experience in a legal environment. Applications will be assessed by the Program Convenor through the consideration of a statement outlining the relevant work experience. Transcripts and detailed CVs must be provided to the University,

　　An equivalent Bachelor degree or Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum 3 years of study undertaken primarily in Law. Applications will be assessed by the Program Convenor to determine eligibility, or

　　Completed study to the satisfaction of an “admission of Law Body” (similar to LPAB*) that has qualified the student for admission to practice law in a common law jurisdiction.

　　IELTS - 7.0 (Minimum 6.5 in Each Component), TOEFL iBT - 94 and TOEFL PBT - 589

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 94.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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

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