Master of Laws
Overview
Equip yourself with an outstanding education, transportable knowledge and industry know-how to capitalise on today’s commercial opportunities and succeed in globally competitive legal and business environments.
UQ's Master of Laws program is designed to enhance your theoretical and practical expertise, improve your independent and critical thinking and research skills, and give you a professional edge.
You'll undertake courses predominantly driven by the needs of contemporary legal practice, including those in highly specialised areas and more general subjects, where the principles underpinning study are complex and require a depth of understanding.
Enriching your time at UQ Law is the impressive list of lecturers who are experts in their fields, with the program’s teaching staff including outstanding academics and honoured professionals, visiting lecturers, legal practitioners, judges and international scholars – all of whom will expose you to a diversity of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Program highlights
- Learn at the oldest law school in Queensland, with a reputation for outstanding graduates who progress to the highest positions within legal and business professions.
- Choose from an extensive list of courses to independently define your specialisation and tailor your own degree.
- Engage with a diverse study cohort that includes local, interstate and international lawyers, and students who are able to draw on academic and professional experiences to deepen discussion and debate in class.
How you'll learn
Due to the way they are taught, certain programs and plans are not offered online in Semester 1, 2022.
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Research experience
- Seminars
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Public Law
- Private Law
- Fundamentals of the Common Law
Graduate salary
Law & paralegal studies (postgraduate)
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Next steps after graduation
In Queensland, legal practitioners are required to complete a minimum of 10 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points each year to maintain their practising certificates and stay abreast of legislative changes and the evolution of the 'business of law' in their practices.
Postgraduate study programs such as the LLM are recognised towards Queensland Law Society CPD scheme units if you can demonstrate relevance to your legal practice.
“The opportunity to choose courses that you personally find interesting and useful lets you independently define your specialisation and tailor your very own degree.”
Olga NosovaGraduate, Master of Laws
“The UQ Law School show a great deal of support for its students and their success. I had great lecturers and professors who were very knowledgeable, and our lectures featured guest speakers who were highly accomplished within the topics we studied.”
Israa Hamed E AlharbiGraduate, Master of Laws
“The opportunity to choose courses that you personally find interesting and useful lets you independently define your specialisation and tailor your very own degree.”
Olga NosovaGraduate, Master of Laws
“The UQ Law School show a great deal of support for its students and their success. I had great lecturers and professors who were very knowledgeable, and our lectures featured guest speakers who were highly accomplished within the topics we studied.”
Israa Hamed E AlharbiGraduate, Master of Laws
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- An Honours or Masters degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (eg LLB(Hons), JD or equivalent) with a GPA of 4; or
- A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (eg LLB or equivalent) with a GPA of 4; and either -
- a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice or equivalent qualification; or
- two years of professional full-time (or equivalent) work experience in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean; or
- An equivalent academic or professional qualification in law and be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Executive Dean that you have the requisite knowledge and experience to complete the program.
Prerequisites
- An Honours or Masters degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (eg LLB(Hons), JD or equivalent) with a GPA of 4; or
- A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (eg LLB or equivalent) with a GPA of 4; and either -
- a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice or equivalent qualification; or
- two years of professional full-time (or equivalent) work experience in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean; or
- An equivalent academic or professional qualification in law and be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Executive Dean that you have the requisite knowledge and experience to complete the program.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider
one of these related programs:
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Additional application information
Areas of study or work experience deemed to be "same discipline" are listed here.
Classes may be held at the St Lucia campus as well as Brisbane city venues. Not all courses listed are offered each year; applicants should contact the School of Law for up-to-date information in relation to course offerings.
Additional application information
Classes may be held at the St Lucia campus as well as Brisbane city venues. Not all courses listed are offered each year; applicants should contact the School of Law for up-to-date information in relation to course offerings.
Areas of study or work experience deemed to be "same discipline" are listed here.
International students are strongly encouraged to register in Orientation Week to attend an optional English for Academic Communication (EAC) program. The program is conducted jointly by staff of the Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE) and the Law School. International students are given a brief overview of the Australian legal framework and the common law system. The program also provides an opportunity for new students to meet each other socially.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Laws are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
AUD $36,960
Indicative annual fee 2022
This indicative annual fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in the Master of Laws for the 2022 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units over two semesters).
Actual fees will vary according to your choice of courses, their unit value, and the actual duration of your program. The University indexes tuition fees each year.
AUD $43,200
Indicative annual fee 2022
This indicative annual fee is the cost of enrolling in the Master of Laws for the 2022 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).
If you enrol in a larger or smaller study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis. All fees are reviewed annually.
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
FEE-HELP
Domestic students who are accepted into the Master of Laws pay tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Master of Laws is 5191.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Master of Laws is 5191.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying - or if you have any questions about Uni - get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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