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Designed for non-law graduates, this law degree opens doors to a range of professional opportunities where legal qualifications are sought. Gain comprehensive knowledge of the Australian legal system whilst choosing from many electives to suit your goals.

Juris Doctor

Take a step towards becoming a registered Migration Agent in Australia. This program is open both to lawyers and to those without a legal background. Applicants intending to register should also ensure they meet OMARA requirements for registration. 

Graduate Diploma of Australian Migration Law and Practice

Get set for work as a qualified migration agent in Australia. Learn through problem-based, real-life interactive experiences. Equip yourself with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to work in migration.

Graduate Diploma in Australian Migration Law and Practice

Engage with an innovative model of postgraduate study grounded in problem-based learning. Start on a pathway to practice as a barrister and solicitor, or work in fields as diverse as commerce, consulting and advising, social justice and human rights.

Delve into the mediation process and refine your approach to supporting vulnerable people. You’ll work on advanced legal research techniques and writing skills. Graduate ready for accreditation, registration, and professional practice in family mediation. 

Master of Laws in Family Dispute Resolution

Bolster your career with a deepened understanding of international and globalised law principles. Learn how to apply these skills in cross-border disputes, developments and negotiations in areas ranging from social justice to commercial industries.   

Master of International Law

As the only Master of Laws specialised for governance professionals, this course is one of a kind. Ideal for current directors and officers as well as those looking to move into these roles, you'll learn enterprise governance and the role of the board in a range of contexts.

Master of Laws in Enterprise Governance

Examine the significance of international law as a means of regulating matters affecting relations among nation states. Prepare for work locally or internationally. Plan and execute a substantial research-based project in international law.

Master of Laws (International Law and International Relations) (1.5 years)

Introduction to Legal Studies

Foundations of Law

Legal Research & Writing

Counter-Terrorism Law

Health Law, Ethics and Policy

Legal Process and Statutory Interpretation

Law, Crime and Justice

Planning Law

Ethics, Social Responsibility and the Law

Sports Law

Know your professional obligations by studying ethics and professional conduct in the legal profession in Victoria. You’ll cover managing trust accounts, handling conflicts, confidentiality, client illegality, and ethics in the adversary system. 

Legal Practice Management and Professional Conduct

Research the nature and classification of trusts. Examine fiduciary obligations and participatory liability, statutory formalities, trust certainties and powers, the rights, duties and defences of trustees and rights and remedies of beneficiaries.

Equity And Trusts

Examine the rules of evidence, putting your learnings to test in a mock trial in Melbourne. Consider the  introduction of uniform evidence laws in Australia, and the ethical issues of advocacy. Develop your collaboration and communication skills

Evidence

Interrogate the Australian justice system and the legal policies, past and present, that affect it. Run through some of the ethical dilemmas that lawyers face. Shine the spotlight on inventive approaches professionals use to tackle legal problems.

Innovative Justice

Appreciate the principles, rules and institutions that enable relations between nation states. Integrate your understanding of treaty based international law, the United Nations Security Council's role and other international courts and tribunals

International Law

Gain a theoretical and practical introduction to the dispute resolution process. Examine negotiation, mediation, litigation, communication techniques, conflict escalation, competitive versus cooperative approaches and non-adversarial practice.

Negotiation and Dispute Resolution

Build your understanding of the Australian legal system. Study the constitutional framework, legislation and case-law (sources of law), statutory interpretation, institutions and processes, legal theory, research and analysis, and the law in practice

Introduction to the Australian Legal System and Legal Methods

Contemplate the phenomenon of law. Integrate your understanding of the political, social, historical, philosophical and economic impacts of laws. Be introduced to great thinkers and ideas to be able to formulate your own critical interpretations.

Jurisprudence

Maritime Law

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