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Get the leading edge in your career with a postgraduate qualification in law from Monash University Law School one of the worlds Top 15 Law Schools*.
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Monash Law Schools postgraduate courses are exible, allowing you to work while you study and tailor your workload to suit your professional goals and personal commitments. Units can be undertaken via a range of study modes such as intensive, semi-intensive or semester long delivery.

Monash postgraduate students are taught in a new purpose built facility in the heart of the legal precinct in Melbournes CBD

The Monash Advantage

Monash Law School provides dynamic and internationally recognised postgraduate qualications for both law graduates and those from disciplines other than law. Whatever your motivation, be it to gain legal knowledge, enhance your career or expand your personal and professional networks, a postgraduate qualication can lead to a variety of experiences and opportunities. Monash postgraduate students gain a leading edge through being taught by award-winning academics, experienced legal practitioners and international experts, while enjoying a professional learning environment located in the heart of Melbournes legal precinct.

Why study postgraduate law at Monash?

Location Monash Law Postgraduate courses are taught at the Monash University Law Chambers, which is a dedicated postgraduate study centre in the heart of the city and Melbournes legal district. The Monash University Law Chambers provides modern teaching and computer facilities ideal for group interaction and learning. Students have access to the Monash Law Library online and a vast array of electronic learning material. Prestige and quality Monash University is a member of Australias Group of Eight universities recognised for excellence in research, training and scholarship, with many of our graduates becoming leaders in business, government and of course the legal profession. Monash prides itself on producing successful graduates. Within the legal fraternity alone, Monash graduates hold some of the most senior judicial positions in Victoria, including the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Chief Magistrate, Chief Judge of the County Court and Chief Justice of the Family Court. In Australia and around the world, other notable Monash alumni hold senior positions in government, the media, entertainment industries, governing bodies, including the United Nations and World Bank.

Expert teaching staff Our expert teaching staff bring a mix of talent, experience and specialist knowledge to Monash Law School. Units are taught by outstanding academics, external consultants, including senior members of the judiciary and the legal profession, as well as international guest lecturers from North America and Europe. The combination of expert academics and practitioners in their eld enables students to acquire both the academic and practical knowledge in the eld of law. Career opportunities A Monash postgraduate degree provides you with practical and transferable skills which enable you to pursue a career not only in the legal industry, but also in a vast range of other professional elds. Holding a Monash postgraduate qualication will assist you in staying ahead of the crowd and your colleagues, by giving you a leading edge to either introduce you into the legal industry or further your career within the profession. Professional recognition Undertaking a postgraduate law degree from Monash offers a range of opportunities to gain professional recognition. Practitioners are eligible to apply to full their continuing professional development requirements for the Law Institute of Victoria or the Victorian Bar. Monash University offers within its intellectual property specialisation the complete curriculum to enable students to obtain a postgraduate degree and satisfy the knowledge requirements for registration as a Trade Marks Attorney and a Patent Attorney. All relevant units are accredited by the Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys.

Monash Law School Notable Alumni

n The Hon. Chief Justice Marilyn Warren, AC, QC

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria, Lieutenant Governor of Victoria

nH  is Honour Chief Judge Michael Rozenes,

AO, QC Chief Judge of the County Court of Victoria

nM  r Ian Gray

Chief Magistrate of Victoria

nH  is Honour Judge Paul Grant

President, Childrens Court of Victoria

nT  he Hon. Chief Justice Diana Bryant, AO, QC

Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia

n The Hon. Justice Pamela Tate SC Judge of the

Supreme Court of Victoria

n Her Honour Judge Jennifer Coate

State Coroner, Victoria

n Mr Michael Brett Young

CEO, Law Institute of Victoria

n Mr Tim Costello, AO

CEO, World Vision Australia

n The Hon. Peter Costello, AC

Former Federal Treasurer

n The Hon. Bill Shorten, MP

Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Financial Services and Superannuation
n Mr Jon Faine

ABC Radio broadcaster

n The Hon. Professor John Thwaites

Former Deputy Premier of Victoria; and the Chairman of the Monash Sustainability Institute
n The Hon. Jennifer Mary Acton

Senior Deputy President, Fair Work Australia

n Her Excellency Jan Elizabeth Adams

Australian Ambassador for the Environment

n The Hon. Justice Lex Lasry, QC

Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria

Louisa Travers
Master of Laws  After moving to Melbourne from Sydney in 2010, I was looking for a Master of Laws degree that incorporated a diverse range of subjects, highly respected lecturers, a central location and a timetable that would easily fit around my full-time work commitments. Monash Law School was the obvious choice. The location of the Monash Law Chambers in the heart of the legal precinct made attending classes after work very convenient, and the array of subjects on offer at any one time meant that I was often faced with the difficult task of having to choose between several. The classes were stimulating and full of class discussions which exposed me to the different perspectives of my classmates and the world class knowledge and experience of my lecturers. I look forward to continuing to apply the knowledge I have gained from my studies to my work and am confident that my private practice career will continue to benefit from my studies in the years to come. I have not ruled out the possibility of further study with Monash in the future through either the PhD or SJD programs. 7

Courses for Law Graduates

Monash Law Schools postgraduate courses are exible, allowing you to work while you study and tailor your workload to suit your professional goals and personal commitments. Units can be undertaken via a range of study modes such as intensive, semi-intensive or semester long delivery. Monash Law offers a number of specialist postgraduate courses as part of our masters program, allowing you to advance your professional expertise in a chosen legal area. Throughout your studies you will be exposed to current, real life challenges that legal professionals experience.

Master of Laws
The Master of Laws (LLM) program has been developed to offer maximum exibility and choice for law graduates, with a broad range of subjects that enable students to tailor the Masters degree to their interests and professional needs. Students investigate contemporary legal issues from both international and local perspectives. The Monash LLM is ideal for law graduates wanting to develop in-depth knowledge of a particular legal area or those wanting to advance their professional expertise in a current area of practice. This course also provides opportunities for independent legal research. Duration 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Structure This course comprises eight 6-point coursework units or a combination of coursework units and a minor thesis. Entry Requirements A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualication, with a minimum credit average; or a Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualication and at least two years of relevant work experience.

Master of Laws (Commercial Law)

The Master of Laws (Commercial Law) allows law graduates to choose from an extensive range of commercial law units covering topics across the domestic and international arenas. Our extensive range of commercial law units caters to various career aspirations and interests and provides a springboard from which to launch or further your career in areas that include corporate law, competition law, banking and nance law, and tax law. Duration 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Structure The course comprises eight 6-point coursework units or a combination of coursework units and a minor thesis. Entry Requirements A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualication, with a minimum credit average; or a Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualication and at least two years of relevant work experience.

Master of Laws (Human Rights)

The Master of Laws (Human Rights) is particularly relevant for law graduates who wish to pursue a career in human rights law and related work. This specialised degree provides in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of the international human rights legal framework, the organisations that promote and protect it and the mechanisms and processes by which it is enforced. Students will also develop high-level skills in interpreting and analysing primary and secondary human rights materials including treaties, treaty body decisions, domestic jurisprudence and scholarly commentary. Our courses, along with the facultys support of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law, have put Monash University at the forefront of the movement to create a human rights law culture in Australia. Duration 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Structure This course comprises eight 6-point coursework units or a combination of coursework units and a minor thesis. Entry Requirements A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualication, with a minimum credit average; or a Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualication and at least two years of relevant work experience.

Ian McCauley
Master of Intellectual Property Law  I currently work for a State Government Department in a position involving basic and applied scientific research, and in the management of the Departments Intellectual Property portfolio. I chose Monash Law School for my postgraduate studies because of the good breadth of units, good reputation and generally convenient location. I found that my studies have provided me with a much better understanding around the work that I do with intellectual property, enhanced my employment prospects, enhanced my sense of fulfilment in the work I carry out in IP and stimulated my appreciation and interest in the theoretical basis for intellectual property and its development as the pace of technology changes and accelerates. I have also been rewarded for studies, with an award for the top student in one of my units.

Units can be undertaken via a range of study modes such as intensive, semi-intensive or semester long delivery.
Master of Laws (International and Comparative Law)
The Master of Laws (International and Comparative Law) was developed to provide law graduates with advanced legal knowledge across a broad spectrum of global legal issues, from human rights law and international commercial law to comparative law and international trade and nancial law. It is ideal for those who would like to pursue a career in the international legal arena, allowing students to focus on a range of international legal issues and providing a thorough knowledge in this fascinating area of law. Duration 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Structure This course comprises eight 6-point coursework units or a combination of coursework units and a minor thesis. Entry Requirements A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualication, with a minimum credit average; or a Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualication and at least two years of relevant work experience.

Master of Laws (Intellectual Property)

The Master of Laws (Intellectual Property) is ideal for law graduates who would like to gain accreditation as a Trade Marks or Patent Attorney. Monash Law School offers all units required to satisfy the knowledge requirements for registration as a Trade Marks or Patent Attorney. This course is also relevant for those who wish to advance their professional expertise in the evolving area of intellectual property law. You will obtain a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of intellectual property law and address advanced issues, including local and international development of laws relating to the protection of intellectual property rights. Duration 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Structure This course comprises eight 6-point coursework units or a combinations of coursework units and a minor thesis. Entry Requirements A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualication, with a minimum credit average; or a Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualication and at least two years of relevant work experience.

Monash Law School Research Centres

Monash Law School hosts the following highly respected teaching and research centres.

Australian Centre for Court and Justice System Innovation (ACCJSI)

The ACCJSI supports an overarching Australian approach in respect of research and evaluation into the important elds of court administration, operation, innovation, non-adversarial justice and alternative dispute resolution (including negotiation, partnering and dispute management). The ACCJSI has a strong focus on non-adversarial justice research. http://www.law.monash.edu.au/ centres/accjsi/

In pursuit of this mission, the Centre brings the work of human rights scholars, practitioners and advocates from a wide range of disciplines together in the Centres key activities of research, teaching, public education (lectures, seminars, conferences, speeches, media presentations, etc), applied research, advice work and consultancies. http://www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/

Centre for Regulatory Studies

The regulatory sector at a national and international level is extensive and complex, but the study of regulation is a relatively new discipline. The Monash Centre for Regulatory Studies brings together the wide range of knowledge and expertise within Monash University to provide a focus for teaching and research in regulation. http://www.law.monash. edu.au/centres/regstudies/.

Centre for the Advancement of Law and Mental Health

The Centre draws upon existing links with the Faculty of Medicine as well as the expertise of consumers, carers and mental health professionals in conducting research into the advancement of laws and policy relating to mental health issues. It reects Monash Universitys commitment to social justice and human rights through excellence in research and scholarship. http://www.law.monash.edu. au/centres/calmh/

Commercial Law Group

Formed in 2010 with a strong emphasis upon the commercial dimensions of private, transnational, and international law in academic research and teaching, the Commercial Law Group has more than 15 Faculty members actively engaged in commercial specialisations, electives, and core subjects in the LLB, JD, and LLM courses as well as research degree supervisions. The Commercial Law Group concentrates upon a broad range of commercial research and teaching areas of relevance to state, national, and international audiences. http://www.law. monash.edu.au/centres/comm-lg/. 9

Castan Centre for Human Rights Law

The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law seeks to promote and protect human rights through the generation and dissemination of public scholarship in international and domestic human rights law.

Courses for Law Graduates (continued)

Throughout your studies you will be exposed to current, real life challenges that legal professionals experience.
Master of Regulatory Studies Master of Laws (Workplace and Employment Law) The Master of Regulatory Studies is offered
by the Faculty of Law in conjunction with the faculties of Arts, Business and Economics, Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and the Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Monash University. It was specically designed to address the nature, extent and implications of the regulatory environment in a broad, crossdisciplinary approach. The study of regulation is a relatively new discipline which links and transcends the boundaries between economics, law, politics, criminology, sociology, psychology, organisational theory and public administration. This unique degree will provide practitioners and scholars with a core set of ideas, theories and skills to apply to their regulatory activities and manage regulatory challenges. Duration 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Useful Websites: Law Institute of Victoria www.liv.asn.au/ The Victorian Bar www.vicbar.com.au Australian Corporate Lawyers Association www.acla.com.au Supreme Court of Victoria www.supremecourt.vic.gov.au Commercial Court of Victoria www.commercialcourt.com.au Victoria Law Foundation www.victorialawfoundation.org.au Structure Students must complete eight coursework units comprising three core regulatory studies units plus any ve units from the approved range of regulatory studies units. Entry Requirements A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualication, with minimum credit average; or a Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualication and at least two years of relevant work experience. The Workplace and Employment Law specialisation provides students with a thorough grounding in labour law and is relevant to those working or aiming to work in this area. The topics covered in the diverse units include collective bargaining agreements, individual contracts, occupational health and safety, electronic workplace law, international human rights and discrimination. This specialisation aims to develop knowledge of workplace employment, discrimination and human rights law, and address issues of globalisation and organisational change. Duration 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Structure This course comprises eight 6-point coursework units or a combination of coursework units and a minor thesis. Entry Requirements A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualication, with a minimum credit average; or a Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualication and at least two years of relevant work experience.

Lina Hoyos
Master of Commercial Law  Before starting my studies at Monash, I was living in Colombia where I was working for Deloitte as a senior consultant in the tax and legal division and for Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana as a tutor in civil law. I decided I wanted to study a masters outside my home country and I wanted to enhance my knowledge of commercial law with emphasis in the international area. I chose Monash because of its prestige as one of the most important universities in Australia, and particularly as a leading institution in the legal field. Whilst at Monash Law School I joined the Monash Law Students Society and Monash Postgraduate Association which have been a great way to keep myself informed of academic and social events. The Master of Laws is a degree that can take you wherever you want. What you need is an open mind to any new knowledge and opportunities, and to make the most out of them.

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Courses for graduates from disciplines other than law

Are you involved in the law, but dont have a degree in law? You can gain practical legal skills with a postgraduate law degree at Monash. Monash Law School has a range of postgraduate courses for graduates from disciplines other than law. With more than 80 postgraduate units on offer, there is a wide range to choose from in a variety of specialist areas.
Master of Laws (Juris Doctor)
The Monash JD is designed for non-law graduates wanting to obtain a degree in law that meets the academic requirement for admission as a legal practitioner. The Monash JD offers students the opportunity to pursue a career change or follow a long-held ambition to practise law and recognises the specic needs of graduates. Duration The Monash JD is taught in trimesters, each running for 12 teaching weeks. The full-time course is three years, while the part-time course is four years. High performing students can apply to the program director to accelerate their study and complete the Monash JD in two and a half years. Structure The Monash JD comprises 24 units, taught in a small, seminar-style format that facilitates interactive learning and lively class debate. The Monash JD is unique as it allows students to undertake up to nine elective units from Monash Laws extensive masters course, once most of the compulsory units have been completed. Entry Requirements For Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) entry requirements please visit www.law.monash.edu. au/jd For full information regarding the Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) please refer to the Monash JD Guide.

Master of Commercial Law

The Commercial Law specialisation allows graduates from non-law disciplines to choose from an extensive range of commercial law units covering topics across the domestic and international arenas. Our extensive range of commercial law units caters to various career aspirations and interests and provides a springboard from which to launch or further your career in this complex and evolving professional area. This specialisation focuses on areas that include corporate law, competition law, banking and nance law, and tax law. The Master of Commercial Law specialisation provides a formal course of training for those working in law-related elds (eg, accountants, company administrators, management personnel, etc.) and provides opportunities for these graduates to obtain a specialist qualication in an area of commercial law. Duration 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Structure This course comprises eight 6-point coursework units or a combination of coursework units and a minor thesis. Entry Requirements An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualication in any discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience in this area of specialisation (ie. commercial law) is required.

Master of Human Rights Law

The Human Rights specialisation allows graduates in non-law disciplines to choose from an extensive range of units covering topics across the domestic and international arenas. Covering a wide range of traditional and emerging topics, from indigenous and childrens rights to issues relating to terrorism, migration and encroachments on privacy, this specialisation enables students to focus on topical human rights issues confronting governments, international bodies, individuals and corporations and allows students to critically engage in and debate these issues. It is particularly relevant for those who wish to pursue a career in human rights law and related work. This specialised degree provides in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of the international human rights legal framework, the organisations that promote and protect it and the mechanisms and processes by which it is enforced. Students will also develop high-level skills in interpreting and analysing primary and secondary human rights materials, including treaties, treaty body decisions, domestic jurisprudence and scholarly commentary. Our courses, along with the facultys support of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law, have put Monash University at the forefront of the movement to create a human rights law culture in Australia. Duration 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Structure This course comprises eight 6-point coursework units or a combination of coursework units and a minor thesis. Entry Requirements An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualication in any discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience in this area of specialisation (ie. human rights or human rights law) is required.

There is a wide range of electives to choose from in a variety of specialist areas and students can tailor their course to their needs.

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Courses for graduates from disciplines other than law (continued)

Master of Intellectual Property Law
The Intellectual Property specialisation is ideal for non-law graduates wanting to gain accreditation as a trade marks or patent attorney, and to advance their professional expertise in the ever-evolving area of intellectual property law. New developments and advances in media, communications and the virtual world require that the law and the ramications of emerging technology be understood and applied in a practical setting. Students will obtain grounding in the fundamental principles of intellectual property law and address advanced issues, including local and international developments of laws relating to the protection of intellectual property rights. Monash Law School teaches all the accredited units required for registration as a trade marks attorney or a patent attorney in Australia. Duration 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Structure This course comprises eight 6-point coursework units or a combination of coursework units and a minor thesis. Entry Requirements An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualication in any discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience in this area of specialisation (ie. intellectual property or intellectual property law) is required.

Master of International and Comparative Law

The Master of International and Comparative Law has been developed to provide graduates from non-law disciplines with advanced legal knowledge across a broad spectrum of global issues, from human rights and international commercial law to comparative law and international trade and nance. It is ideal for those who would like to pursue a career in the international arena, allowing students to focus on a range of international issues and providing a thorough knowledge in this fascinating area of law. Duration 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Structure This course comprises eight 6-point coursework units or a combination of coursework units and a minor thesis. Entry Requirements An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualication in any discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience in this area of specialisation (ie. international law or international and comparative law) is required.

Master of Regulatory Studies

The Master of Regulatory Studies is offered by the Faculty of Law in conjunction with the Faculties of Arts, Business and Economics, Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and the Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Monash University. It was specically designed to address the nature, extent and implications of the regulatory environment in a broad, cross disciplinary approach. The study of regulation is a relatively new discipline which links and transcends the boundaries between economics, law, politics, criminology, sociology, psychology, organisational theory and public administration. This unique degree will provide practitioners and scholars with a core set of ideas, theories and skills to apply to their regulatory activities and manage regulatory challenges. Duration 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Structure Students must complete eight coursework units comprising three core regulatory studies units plus any ve units from the approved range of regulatory studies units. Entry Requirements An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualication in any discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience in the area of regulation is required.

Master of Workplace and Employment Law

Effective, equitable and safe workplace practices are a growing concern in the global workforce. The Master of Workplace and Employment Law is designed to provide graduates from non-law disciplines with a thorough grounding in labour law and is relevant for those working or who aim to work in the area of workplace and employment law or a related area. It includes a diverse range of units, covering topics such as collective bargaining agreements, individual contracts, occupational health and safety, electronic workplace law, international human rights and economic torts. Duration 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Structure

Christine Petering
Master of Laws  Having previously completed a Bachelor of Science/Laws at Monash University, I chose Monash Law School for my postgraduate studies because of the choice of subjects and the modes of time-tabling, the convenience of the city location and the fact that I had a great experience studying at Monash at the undergraduate level. Undertaking postgraduate studies has helped me to consolidate my legal skills and to develop a more detailed knowledge of specic areas of the law. The learning is both challenging and motivating.

This course comprises eight 6-point coursework units or a combination of coursework units and a minor thesis. Entry Requirements An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualication in any discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience in this area of specialisation (ie. workplace and employment law) is required.

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Research
As part of the Group of Eight research-intensive Universities in Australia, Monash Law School has a vibrant research culture. Our academic staff and research students undertake diverse and innovative research that is doctrinal, theoretical and empirical. Their research attracts funds from a variety of sources and is published in scholarly books, journals and submissions to government and law reform agencies.
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the Faculty of Law may be undertaken in any of the principal areas of research offered by the Faculty. It is particularly relevant to those contemplating an academic career in law. Candidates for the PhD are required to complete a thesis of no more than 100,000 words which must make an original contribution to knowledge. The thesis must demonstrate your ability to carry out independent research and analyse and synthesise legal concepts. Duration 34 years full-time or up to 8 years part-time. Intakes Applications can be made throughout the year. Students intending to apply for a Postgraduate Research Scholarship are requested to contact the Facultys Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Coordinator in the rst instance. Entry requirements Master of Laws (normally with a signicant research component) or a Bachelor of Laws with honours with a grade of H1 or H2A, or an equivalent qualication considered appropriate by the Monash University Institute of Graduate Research.

Doctor of Juridical Science

The Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) is a professional doctorate program that enables students to complete a research thesis together with a selection of coursework units in a specic area of interest. The program is suited to those who wish to pursue an academic career or major academic research project such as an area of law reform, or develop policy or theoretical perspectives in an area where they seek to acquire recognised expertise. The coursework units allow students to develop some expertise in the area in which they intend to pursue their research before commencing work on their thesis of no more than 50,000 words. The coursework component comprises four units taken from the masters program (an overall distinction average of 70%+ must be obtained across all units) as well as the SJD seminar unit which incorporates a series of seminars on advanced legal research, a 3,000 word essay on a topic relevant to the proposed research and the presentation of a thesis proposal to a review panel. Duration 34 years full-time or up to 8 years part-time. Intakes Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (July). Entry requirements Bachelor of Laws with honours with a grade of H1 or H2A, or completion of four coursework units from the Monash Law Masters program (with a distinction average of 70%+) which then counts towards the degree.

Master of Philosophy
Monash Law Schools Master of Philosophy (MPhil) requires completion of a major thesis of around 50,000 words, which may be undertaken in any of the principal areas of research within the Faculty. It is particularly suited to students seeking to undertake an inter-disciplinary research project. It is expected that the thesis will meet a standard comparable to legal writings found in scholarly journals, and demonstrate the students ability to carry out independent research and analyse and synthesise legal concepts. Duration 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time Intakes Throughout the year. Entry requirements An undergraduate degree with honours with a grade of H1 or H2A in any discipline, a masters degree by coursework, or an equivalent qualication considered appropriate by the Monash University Institute of Graduate Research

Master of Laws (Research)

The Master of Laws (Research) involves the completion of a major thesis of around 50,000 words in length which can be undertaken in any area of research offered by the faculty, prepared by the candidate under the supervision of a faculty appointed supervisor. The thesis must be the original work of the candidate, display a thorough understanding of subject matter and contribute to knowledge and understanding within the eld of study concerned. Duration 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time Intakes Applications can be made throughout the year. Entry Requirements Bachelor of Laws with honours or an equivalent legal qualication at a level considered appropriate by the Faculty.

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Graduate Diplomas, Certicates and Single Units

Monash Law School offers a number of graduate diploma and single unit options which cater for the study and professional needs of graduates who would like to study law at an advanced level or enhance their knowledge in a particular area of law without committing to a full postgraduate program.
Graduate Diplomas and Certicates
Students can choose to undertake a Graduate Diploma in Law as a stand-alone qualication or may use it to increase the pathway options for articulated entry into the masters program at Monash Law School. A graduate diploma from Monash Law School enables you to acquire further legal expertise, adding value in the workplace as well as providing the opportunity to hone your skills in a specialised eld of law and build on existing practical experience. The following graduate diplomas are offered to both law graduates and those from other disciplines. For further information including entry requirements, course structure and units offered, please visit www.monash.edu.au/study/ coursender/
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Single Units
Diploma in Law Diploma in Law (Commercial Law) Diploma in Law (Human Rights) Monash Law offers you the opportunity to advance your professional knowledge in a particular legal eld without enrolling in a full masters degree or graduate diploma course. All single units offered form part of the Monash Law masters program and students have the option of completing these units with or without assessment. Students who complete the unit with assessment may seek credit for that unit towards a graduate diploma or masters degree. All units offered can be undertaken as a crossinstitutional enrolment. This allows students enrolled in a course at another university to complete a Monash Law unit and have it credited towards their course. Enrolment is subject to approval of both the home institution and Monash Law School. Your are encouraged to enrol as early as possible, one month prior to the teaching start date is recommended, to ensure a place in your chosen unit. For the most current unit information, please visit http://www.law. monash.edu.au/postgraduate/single-units

Diploma in Law (IntellectualProperty) Diploma in Law (International and Comparative Law) Diploma in Law (Workplace and Employment Law) Diploma in Local Government Law Diploma in Regulatory Studies

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Certicate in Forensic Studies (Accounting)

Monash Law School offers a number of graduate diploma and single unit options
Peter Phillips
Master of Regulatory Studies  Following my undergraduate studies in economics, I worked in the Commonwealth and Victorian Treasuries. I subsequently founded a small consultancy specialising in regulatory reform and impact analysis. I chose to undertake postgraduate studies at Monash Law School because the particular course and subjects offered were the best available in Australia. The reputation and prole and senior academic staff were also factors. The subjects I have chosen as part of my Master degree have direct relevance for my current employment. My practical knowledge has been enhanced by theory, and by placing this in a framework my analytical skills have improved. I plan to develop my business, which specialises in public policy and regulation reform. Monash has also rekindled my passion for further study.

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Intakes
Masters Programs/Graduate Diplomas
Applications are accepted throughout the year for law graduates. For graduates from disciplines other than law the following applies: Semester one intake: 4 February 2013 Semester two intake: 28 June 2013 Course Fees Masters Programs
Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) Graduate Diploma Single unit (assessed) Single unit (non-assessed) Single cross institutional unit

Master of Laws (Juris Doctor)

The Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) program offers three intakes throughout the year: January: Applications close 12 November 2012 May: Applications close 8 March 2013 August: Applications Close 5 July 2013

Single unit enrolments

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Domestic unit fees (AUD)

$3,329 $4,093 $3,329 $3,329 $2,500 $3,329

Domestic course cost (AUD)

$26,630 $98,220 $26,630

International unit fees (AUD)

$4,351 $4,585 $4,351

International course cost (AUD)

$34,810 $110,040 $34,810

**International students are not usually eligible to enrol in single unit enrolments. Please contact the Postgraduate Studies Ofce for eligibility requirements. The course fees reect a standard full-time year of study, which is equivalent to 48 credit points. If you enrol in less than 48 credit points your fees will reect the reduction in your enrolment, and an increase in your enrolled credit points will reect an increase in your overall fees. For future years of your course, Monash University reserves the right to adjust annual tuition fees, however the university undertakes that any adjustment factor will not exceed 6% per annum and will be applied on 1 January each year for that calendar year. Note: International students must maintain a full-time study load at all times to meet visa requirements. For up-to-date information on postgraduate fees please visit www.law.monash.edu.

How to apply
Domestic Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents (subject to providing evidence of your visa) must: 1. A  pply online at: www.law.monash.edu.au/ postgraduate/domestic-apply-now.html 2. P  rovide original copies OR original certied copies of your academic transcripts for any current or successfully completed tertiary studies. Any hard copy applications and supporting documentation require a cover page, which can be downloaded from http:// adm.monash.edu/admissions/assets/docs/ eadmissions/domestic-hard-copy-coversheet.pdf and should be sent to: Admissions Unit Student Administration and Systems Building 3C, Monash University Wellington Road, Clayton VIC 3800 Australia 3.  Applicants must also supply a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). To adequately demonstrate your experience, please ensure that you have outlined your job title, the organisation name and department and the type, the number of employees, the duration of your tenure and the type (e.g. full time, part-time, casual), a description of the tasks for which you were responsible, and how they relate to the area of specialisation in which you are interested. You are required to submit one original employment reference which supports your CV (if you were self-employed, you should submit original references from two clients).You should also provide a URL of your organisation. International International students should apply directly through International Recruitment Services (IRS). Single unit enrolments are not available to international students. To apply online, please go to: www.monash.edu/study/international/apply English Language Requirements: Overall IELTS of 7.0; with Reading 6.5, Listening 6.5, Writing 6.5 and Speaking 6.5 Paper-based TOE 600 (TWE of 4.5); or Internet-based TOE Overall 100 (with Writing 24+, and no other section lower than 20). 15

Further information For further information, please visit the Monash postgraduate web site at: www.law.monash.edu/postgraduate Postgraduate Coursework Degrees Monash University Law Chambers 555 Lonsdale Street Melbourne 3000 Victoria, Australia Phone: + 61 3 9903 8500 Fax: + 61 3 9903 8503 Email: law-postgraduate@monash.edu International Students Monash University International Recruitment Services Monash University 871 Dandenong Road Cauleld East, Victoria 3145 Australia Australia Freecall number: 1800 181 838 Phone: +61 3 9627 4852 (outside Australia) Fax: +61 3 9903 4778 Email: study@monash.edu Web: www.monash.edu/study/international

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