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Master of Laws (International and Comparative)

Overview

This program is designed to introduce students from a range of different countries and legal systems to the principles of international and comparative law. Students may also study and research various aspects of natural resources law, commercial law and the Anglo-American system of common law as it is practised in Australia. Options cater to students from civil law and common law countries and those who do not use English as their language of first choice.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

An undergraduate degree in law from a recognised institution, or recognised overseas equivalent.

Course Requirements

Students complete 48 credit points, comprising compulsory subjects, research essay and other subjects chosen to complement the student's background and interests.

Subjects Credit Points
Prescribed Subjects  
LLB9100 Introduction to Legal Systems 8
LLB9337 Comparative Studies in Law 8
LLB9343 International Law 8
LAW993 Research Essay 8
Options: Language
ELL901 English for postgraduate Studies 1 6
or  
ELL903 English for postgraduate Studies 2 6
LLB9395 Legal Research and Writing 2
 
Options: Natural Resources/Environmental Law
LLB911* Introduction to Natural Resources Law 8
LAW924* International Environmental Law 8
LLB918* Law of Land and Nature Conservation 8
LAW922* International Maritime Environment Law 8
LLB919* Water Resources Law 8
LLB920* Local Government and Natural Resources 8
 
Options: International Law
LAW922* International Maritime Environmental Law 8
LAW923* Law of the Sea 8
LAW924* International Environmental Law 8
LLB9344* Indigenous Peoples and Legal Systems 8
 
Options: Commercial Law
LLB9320* Commercial and Consumer Contracts 8
LLB9331* Intellectual Property Law 8
LLB9360*

Foreign Investment Law in the People's Republic of China 8
 
Options: Industrial Relations Law
LLB9330 Law of Employment 8
LLB9332 Labour Relations Law 8
LLB9335 Anti-Discrimination Law 8
 
Options: Common Law
LLB9210 Law of Contracts 8
LLB9307 Law of Torts 8
LLB9304 Criminal Law and the Process of Justice 8
LLB9305 Law of Property A 8
LLB9301 Evidence 8
LLB9344* Indigenous Peoples and Legal Systems 8
LLB9348* Media Law 8
LLB9350 Special Study in Law A 8
LLB9351 Special Study in Law B 8
LLB9360*
Foreign Investment Law in the People's Republic of China 8
LLB9362* Advanced Revenue Law 8
* NOTE: Not all optional subjects are offered every year. Students are advised to contact the Faculty before enrolling.

 

 
 
 

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