Master of Laws

The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Master of Laws is a degree focused on emerging commercial and legal realities in an international context. The degree will enable you to develop in-depth legal knowledge and skills in the areas of international law they choose. The program also aims to develop advanced independent research and writing skills, critical analysis, complex problem-solving and reasoning. The program includes a research component with a strong focus on applied legal research. A Master of Laws (LLM) is a great way to expand your legal knowledge and skills and differentiate yourself from other law graduates and lawyers. This program focuses on international law. With the globalisation of the legal profession, it is helpful to develop a strong understanding of international law and the practice of law in other jurisdictions. The electives on offer may include Asia-Europe Trade Law, International Business Law and Dispute Resolution, International Cultural Heritage Law, International Business Law in Practice, International Taxation Law, International Transport Law, Issues in International Law and Contemporary Culture, International Environmental Law, The Legal Environment of the Asia- Pacific Region, The Philosophy of International Law, International Human Rights Law, International Perspectives on Bioethics and the Law, Law & Religion, and Canon Law.