ANU College of Law
Welcome to ANU College of Law Master of International Law and Diplomacy

The Master of International Law and Diplomacy is a joint degree delivered by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific and the ANU College of Law. This program of study addresses needs arising from the unique dynamics of the current political and business environment where policy, law and dispute resolution intersect.

 

Step 1: Choose your courses

Master of International Law and Diplomacy

The Master of International Law and Diplomacy program consists of 96 units in total or the equivalent of two years full-time study, distributed per the program orders of the MILD and consisting of

  • 24 units Compulsory courses from both Law and Diplomacy
  • 72 units from the Diplomacy and Law courses approved for the program. Consisting of:
    • min 24 units from the completion of elective diplomatic studies courses
    • min 24 units units from the completion of elective international law courses
    • max 24 units from the completion of the following research courses
      • LAWS8301 Graduate Research Unit
      • DIPL8018 Diplomacy Research Project
    • max 6 units from the completion of experiential courses

For more inormation on the Master of International Law and Diplomacy, including the courses avaibale under this program, please refer to our Programs and Courses website. 

 

Study Plan

Semester 1 Start

Study Period 1DIPL80016 units from the diplomatic studies courses list6 units from the diplomatic studies courses list6 units from the diplomatic studies courses list
Study Period 2LAWS8586*LAWS8182INTR80686 units from the international law list
Study Period 16 units from the international law list6 units from the international law list6 units from the international law list6 units from the diplomatic studies courses list
Study Period 26 units from the diplomatic studies or international law lists or research projects6 units from the diplomatic studies or international law lists or research projects6 units from the diplomatic studies or international law lists** or research projects6 units from the diplomatic studies or international law lists** or research projects

Semester 2 Start

Study Period 2LAWS8182 INTR80686 units from the diplomatic studies courses list6 units from the diplomatic studies courses list
Study Period 1DIPL8001LAWS8586* or 6 units from the international law list6 units from the international law list6 units from the diplomatic studies courses list
Study Period 26 units from the international law list6 units from the international law list6 units from the international law list6 units from the diplomatic studies courses list
Study Period 16 units from the diplomatic studies or international law lists or research projects6 units from the diplomatic studies or international law lists or research projects6 units from the diplomatic studies or international law lists** or research projects6 units from the diplomatic studies or international law lists** or research projects

*Students who have completed an Australian undergraduate law degree or Juris Doctor or equivalent are exempted from LAWS8586 Law and Legal Institutions and are required to complete an additional 6 units from the course list.
**This would be the best position for experiential and research courses.

 

Step 2: Enrol in your courses on ISIS

Enrol on ISISHow to enrol on ISIS

How to find courses on offer in 2024

Go to the Law Course Search Website. At the top of the page, select:

  • 2024 under 'Year'
  • Graduate Certificate of Law under 'Program'

Read the course description by clicking on the course code.

 

Step 3: My Timetable

MyTimetable is the ANU official timetabling system enabling you to view the timetable for your enrobed courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials.

Timetable Planner - Opens 11 December 2023 

Click here for Timetable Planner

Note: This is not for allocation, but for planning only. It provides an opportunity to plan your timetable prior to the opening of MyTimetable.

 

Student Allocation - Opens 5 February 2024 at 11am

Click here for MyTimetable for Students

To find out how to use MyTimetable, please refer to the User Guide

 

Wattle

Web Access To Teaching and Learning Environments also known as WATTLE is the universities Learning Management System. You will gain access to Wattle course and program sites 24-72 hours after enrolment. The course sites contain information on course content, readings and assessment, convenor liaison and student forums etc. You will submit assignments via Wattle. 

Wattle

 

Census Dates

Each course has a census date. If you are enrolled in a course once the course census date passes, you will remain liable for the full tuition and associated fees for that course.

The following standard census dates apply at ANU:

  • First Semester Census Date is 5 April
  • Second Semester Census Date is 31 August

Each course in a non-standard session has its own individual census date. Please look up course code on ANU Program and Courses to find the census date for that course. More information on census dates can be found here.

 

 

Step 4: Apply for a Scholarship

ANU College of Law Access Scholarship

The objective of the Award is to support students with a diagnosed disability or long-term medical condition when undertaking law studies. The Award aims to offset some of the financial burden of attendance at law school in their first year.

Apply Here

The ANU College of Law also offers a variety of scholarships, bursaries and grants to support law students at different stages throughout their academic career. For more information, please visit our website.

For a list of all scholarships, bursaries or travel grants available at ANU, please visit the ANU Scholarships website.

 

Step 5: ANU College of Law Orientation Week Events

ANU College of Law: Welcome to Law at ANU

In this session, you will meet first-year law convenors who will outline the expectations for their course. The College Student and Education Support team will go through the different administration processes, from assessment extensions to how to navigate our websites.

Register here

 

International and Incoming Exchange Law Students

We encourage international and incoming exchange students to attend the Welcome to Law at ANU event. This face-to-face information session will also cover everything an international student should know, from rights and responsibilities to services available to you.

Documentation to compliment your induction session.

MomentuM O-Week

The Law MomentuM mentoring program is designed to assist law students gaining insight beyond their law studies. ANU students are paired with mentors, which are mostly ANU Alumni, during this semester length program. It is a great opportunity to enhance leadership and communication skills, accelerate professional development, connect with industry peers and increase professional network.

Attending this event will provide you with information on the benefits of this program as well as how to apply and event dates. The event will include a free pizza lunch.

Register here

 

Checklists and Useful Links

Checklists

We have put together a helpful checklist detailing all the things you need to do between now and starting Semester. Check off the list and get prepared.

Download the ANUOK App

The ANUOK app is the official safety and wellbeing app for the ANU community. ANUOK is downloadable via the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Useful Links

 

Lockers Available!

The ANU College of Law has lockers available for law students to hire during the academic year.

The lockers are located in Building 5, in the corridor next to the Law library. Lockers can only be accessed during the Law library opening hours.

IMPORTANT!

  • Lockers are available from O-week until the end of the examination period.
  • There is no fee to hire a locker.
  • Students must bring their own padlock (suitcase size) and provide photo ID.
  • Lockers will be distributed on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis. There is no waiting list.
  • All lockers must be vacated at the end of examination period, in Semester One.

To take possession of a locker, students will need to present themselves at the College Student and Education Support team, during front counter opening hours.

Services and Groups around Campus

 

Documents to support your induction

 

Have you already completed tertiary studies?

If you have already undertaken tertiary studies and would like to transfer credit to your ANU degree, please fill out the online form.

Application for Status (Credit) instructions and formANU COL Credit Guidelines

 

Meeting with a Law Student Advisor

If you require assistance with choosing your LAWS courses or have questions in relation to your Law degree, feel free to book an appointment with a Law student advisor. Appointments are available face-to-face, on Zoom or over the phone.

Click here to book your appointment

 

Alternatively, feel free to give us a call on +61 2 6125 3483 or email us at enquiries.law@anu.edu.au.