General
Program
The general (non-specialist) programs are designed to allow
maximum flexibility in the choice of courses so that students
may construct a program to their individual requirements.
Students may select from any of the courses in the specialist programs for
which they have the prerequisites.
Programs offered:
| Master of Laws |
7300 - Lawyers |
| Master of Legal Studies |
7305 - Non-lawyers |
| Graduate Diploma in Law |
6300 - Lawyers |
| Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies |
6305 - Non-lawyers |
The following courses are offered in the General
Program:
For a full list of courses offered, please refer to the
Study@ANU
website
Please visit the individual specialisation pages for more information:
Environmental
Law
Government
and Commercial Law
International
Law
LLM (Legal Practice)
Information Pack
For timetable information - click here
Entry Requirements:
Applicants from a law background:
Applicants must hold an Australian Bachelor
of Laws degree or equivalent. A strong pass degree or better is normally required
for admission.
Applicants from a non-law background: Applicants must
hold at least a three-year Australian Bachelors degree or equivalent. A strong
pass degree or better is normally required for admission.
Applicants who do not hold a bachelors degree: Applicants
with relevant experience but who do not hold a bachelors degree may be considered
for entry, however there are additional entry requirements. For further details
please contact the Postgraduate Administrator.
Program Requirements:
The master degrees require courses totalling 48 units and the graduate diplomas
require courses totalling 36 units.
Duration:
The programs may be completed over one academic year full-time,
or up to a maximum of 5 years.
Assessment: Courses are weighted according to class
hours and assessment load.
- 6 unit courses - approximately 26 hours with an essay of 6,000 - 8,000 words
or an equivalent assessment package
- 12 unit courses - approximately 52 contact hours, with an essay of 15,000
words or an equivalent assessment package
Students must rely on the Approved Means of Assessment, which will be posted
to the course homepage on the ANU Law website, prior to the commencement of
the course.
Application: for application details - click
here
Graduate
Program in Law
The Australian National University,
ACT 0200
Tel: 02 6125 0510 / 53965 Fax: 02 6125 3971
Information updated:
18 May 2007
