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Postgraduate Law courses

Courses on offer for 2016

Duration International course fee per 48 credit points (AUD)

L5001 Graduate Diploma in Law Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 – 4 years

$38,900

L6005 Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) Full-time: 3 years Part-time: 4 – 6

$40,900

L6004 Master of Laws (with or without specialisations) Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 – 4 years

$38,900

L6001 Master of Commercial Law Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 – 4 years

$38,900

L6011 Master of Dispute Resolution Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 – 4 years

$38,900

L6006.2 Master of Government Law and Regulatory Practice

Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 – 4 years

$38,900

L6002 Master of Human Rights Law Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 – 4 years

$38,900

L6003.2 Master of Intellectual Property and Communications Law

Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 – 4 years

$38,900

L6012 Master of Law and International Development Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 – 4 years

$38,900

L6007 Master of Workplace and Employment Law Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 – 4 years

$38,900

For entry requirements and application process please refer to monash.edu/law/future-students/postgraduate

Research centresMonash Law School has earned an international reputation for the work of its dedicated research centres.

Australian Centre for Justice Innovation The Australian Centre for Justice Innovation (ACJI) is a research and teaching centre that is a joint initiative between the Faculty of Law at Monash and the Australasian Institute for Judicial Administration. The centre has a strong focus on innovation in the justice system and non-adversarial justice, providing exceptional research, evaluation and educational programs. It marries an overarching Australian approach to research into and evaluation of court administration, operation and innovation and non-adversarial justice with strong links to international centres, including the Center for Justice Innovation (New York). This dual focus ensures that ACJI’s research and evaluation framework is informed and relevant to modern dispute and justice settings.

monash.edu/law/centres/acji

The Castan Centre for Human Rights LawThe Castan Centre seeks to promote and protect human rights through its world-renowned public scholarship, working in the key areas of research, teaching, public education, policy and student programs. The Centre is a trusted voice on human rights. It regularly advises governments, is active in the media and on social media, and mentors many of the human rights leaders of tomorrow. The centre is named after Ron Castan AM QC (1939-1999), who was a passionate advocate for the recognition and protection of human rights and a distinguished member of the Victorian Bar.

monash.edu/law/castancentre

The Centre for Commercial Law and Regulatory StudiesThe Monash Centre for Commercial Law and Regulatory Studies (CLARS) seeks to foster innovative research in commercial law and regulatory theory and practice, exploring contemporary questions from a variety of perspectives (including legal and regulatory theory, empirical research and case studies). CLARS has two major and related research program areas that represent core units – commercial law and practice, and regulatory theory and practice – with demonstrable research mass and scale from the governmental, health, and other areas integrated with either or both of them. Many of the Centre’s members also sit on Monash Law Faculty’s postgraduate advisory boards where they review units within their area of specialisation, provide advice regarding relevant offerings for the following year and make recommendations on the creation of new units.

law.monash.edu/centres/commercial-law-group

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Why Monash Law?

Convenient LocationMonash Law postgraduate courses are taught at the Monash University Law Chambers, a dedicated postgraduate study centre in the heart of the city and Melbourne’s legal district.

Expert teaching staffOur staff bring a mix of talent, experience and specialist knowledge to the Monash Law Faculty. These units are taught by outstanding local and international academics, senior members of the judiciary and the legal profession, and other leading authorities. This combination of academics and practitioners gives students both intellectual and practical knowledge of the law.

Prestige and qualityMonash University is a member of Australia’s Group of Eight universities, recognised globally for excellence in research, training and scholarship. Monash prides itself on producing successful graduates, particularly in the legal fraternity. Monash law graduates have held some of the most senior judicial positions in Australia. Around the world, other notable Monash alumni have held senior positions in government, the media and entertainment industries, and governing bodies, including the United Nations and World Bank.

Career opportunitiesYou’ll learn the practical and transferable skills you need to pursue a variety of careers – not only in the legal industry, but also in a vast range of other professional fields. Holding a Monash postgraduate law qualification will assist you in staying ahead of your colleagues, give you a leading edge, and further your career.

Master of Laws (Juris Doctor)The Monash JD is specifically designed for graduates from non-law backgrounds and provides an opportunity to pursue a career change or follow an ambition to practise law, enabling graduates to meet the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner. Taught by leading academics who are experts in the teaching and practice of law, Monash graduates are held in high regard within the legal community. Experienced local practitioners and internationally recognised academic visitors also teach in this program to enrich the educational experience.

The Monash JD comprises 24 units (16 compulsory and eight elective units) taught via small seminar-style classes that facilitate interactive learning and lively class debate. After completing the compulsory core units, students choose from the elective units from the Monash Law Masters program.

For more information on the Monash JD please refer to law.monash.edu/future-students/jd

Graduate Diploma in LawThe Graduate Diploma in Law is open to both law graduates and selected non-law graduates. Students have the opportunity to choose from nine different areas of specialisation. This course is designed to allow students to build on their existing experience to acquire advanced legal skills and expertise, adding to their value in the workplace. It also provides an entry point into master’s courses (via articulation) for students who currently lack the necessary qualifications for direct entry. While this course normally comprises eight coursework units, applicants may be eligible to obtain credit for up to four units for recognised work experience or prior learning.

Specialisations

Commercial lawYour qualification will be a Master of Laws in Commercial LawDevelop a thorough theoretical and practical grounding of commercial law and develop the advanced professional skills and specialist knowledge you need to work in the commercial field. You can choose from an extensive range of commercial law units, which include corporate law, competition law, banking and finance law, and tax law. The specialisation is suitable for graduates interested in developing or enhancing careers in professions and occupations that require a sound grasp of commercial law issues, including as accountants, company administrators and business managers.

Dispute resolutionYour qualification will be a Master of Laws in Dispute ResolutionThis specialisation will suit graduates interested developing or enhancing specialist careers in the federal, state or local government sectors, or in occupations that require a high level of interaction with government and regulatory bodies. You’ll gain a thorough theoretical and practical grounding in government law and regulatory practice and develop the advanced professional skills and specialist knowledge required for working with or within government and regulatory bodies.

Government law and regulatory practiceYour qualification will be a Master of Laws in Government Law and Regulatory Practice This specialisation will suit graduates interested developing or enhancing specialist careers in the federal, state or local government sectors, or in occupations that require a high level of interaction with government and regulatory bodies. You’ll gain a thorough theoretical and practical grounding in government law and regulatory practice and develop the advanced professional skills and specialist knowledge required for working with or within government and regulatory bodies.

Human rights lawYour qualification will be a Master of Laws in Human Rights Gain an intellectual and practical foundation in the laws governing international and domestic human rights, and develop the advanced professional skills and specialist knowledge required for work in this diverse and important field. Choose from an extensive range of units. This specialisation is suitable for graduates interested developing or enhancing specialist careers within the government sector, or in development agencies and other local and international human rights-related organisations.

Intellectual property and communications lawYour qualification will be a Master of Laws in Intellectual Property and Communications LawGain a thorough theoretical and practical grounding in the laws regulating intellectual property regimes and the broader fields of communications and technology, and develop the advanced professional skills and specialist knowledge required for work in this complex and dynamic field. It is suitable for graduates interested developing or enhancing specialist careers in intellectual property, communications, and technology, including careers within media organisations and the public sector.

International and comparative lawYour qualification will be a Master of Laws in International and Comparative LawThe international and comparative law specialisation provides you with advanced legal knowledge across a broad spectrum of legal issues with international significance. These range across broad issues of public international law, international human rights and humanitarian law, international criminal law and justice, international commercial and comparative law and international trade and finance law, and the impact of international legal frameworks. Your in-depth studies will enable you to work in non-government organisations (NGOs), government and industry (domestically or internationally) in positions that call for knowledge and understanding of international legal frameworks.

Law and international development Your qualification will be a Master of Laws in International Development This specialisation deals with the laws and regulatory frameworks that govern the ways in which the international community provides assistance to developing countries to improve the economic, political and social quality of life for their people. It will develop the advanced professional skills and specialist knowledge required for working as a professional in this field. It is suitable for graduates interested developing or enhancing specialist careers in international development within government, non-government or not-for-profit sectors.

Law studiesYour qualification will be a Master of LawsIn the law studies specialisation, you will develop advanced professional skills and knowledge of developments in the law, practice and scholarship of one or more areas of law. You can select from a broad range of electives for professional practice. The course enhances the capacity to undertake independent research, and provides options for a pathway to doctoral studies. It provides you with a springboard from which to launch or further a career in one of the many fields of law that are open to trained lawyers.

Workplace and employment lawYour qualification will be a Master of Laws in Workplace and Employment LawThis specialisation will suit graduates interested in developing or enhancing specialist careers in human resources and the management of workplace and employment relations. You’ll gain a thorough theoretical and practical grounding in workplace and employment law, and develop the advanced professional skills and specialist knowledge required for working in workplace and employment relations, including in the public sector, corporate management, trade unions and employer associations.

You will investigate contemporary issues in law, practice and scholarship, and evaluate complex issues relevant to the field from theoretical, international and interdisciplinary perspectives. The course enhances your capacity to undertake independent research, and includes options for a pathway to doctoral studies.

Master of LawsWe offer maximum flexibility and choice for law graduates, with a broad range of subjects that allow you to investigate contemporary legal issues from both international and local perspectives. You’ll develop advanced professional skills across the board, and particular expertise in one or more specialisations.

There are nine specialisations to choose from:

■■ Commercial law

■■ Dispute resolution

■■ Government law and regulatory practice

■■ Human rights law

■■ Intellectual property and communications law

■■ International and comparative law

■■ Law and international development

■■ Law studies

■■ Workplace and employment law.

Within your specialisation, you’ll plan and execute a major research-based project with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability, which will enhance your research methods and capacity for independent research.

You will also investigate contemporary and developing issues in law, practice and scholarship, and evaluate complex issues relevant to the field from theoretical, international and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Full-time or part-time study provides the flexibility to continue your professional practice while advancing your career aspirations. You also have the option to go on to doctoral studies.

Study in the heart of the legal precinct in the most livable city in the world.

Message from PG Program DirectorI am delighted to introduce you to our postgraduate coursework program for 2016. Each year, we refresh our program to maintain contemporary relevance. In 2016, we are offering seven badged master’s courses, as well as generalist LLM and a graduate diploma course, allowing both law and non-law graduates to study areas of law that complement their existing employment or career plans.

The diverse curriculum and flexible course structures allow you to craft your own programs of study to reflect your individual interests. We craft our timetable to suit the needs of working professionals, and include many intensive or semi-intensive units.

The Monash University Law Chambers offers a purpose-built environment in an unrivalled location in the heart of Melbourne’s bustling legal district. There are also opportunities for you to complete selected units at our Monash Prato Centre in Italy and Monash University Malaysia. These units are taught in English by local and international experts, including leading academics and legal practitioners, and provide you with a professional edge in today’s fast evolving legal and regulatory environment. I welcome your enquiries and hope that you will consider joining us in 2016.

Moira Paterson Associate Professor Director Graduate Studies