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Master of Laws
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Laws (LLM) at the University of Melbourne is the flagship degree within the Melbourne Law Masters program, letting legal graduates choose from over 170 subjects across dozens of specialist areas. Students complete 100 credit points, with Fundamentals of the Common Law required for those whose law degree isn't from a common law jurisdiction, and a minor thesis option available for independent research.
Melbourne Law School is ranked first in Australia and eighth globally, and graduates build a highly employable mix of in-depth legal knowledge, research and analytical expertise across one of the largest LLM subject ranges in the world.
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Admissions
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: Have completed a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) (AQF7) or a Juris Doctor (JD) (AQF9) leading to admission to legal practice with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Or Have completed a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) (AQF7) or a Juris Doctor (JD) (AQF9) or equivalent, leading to admission to legal practice. And Have two years of documented relevant experience Relevant experience may include roles such as a lawyer, solicitor, advocate, attorney, counsel, barrister, magistrate, or judge's associate. The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy . The entry requirements
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