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MaStER Of LawS
For legal professionals, this program will provide a competitive, high quality and flexible coursework Masters for their extended development. In addition, the program will appeal to those wishing to further develop their scholarly skills in legal research and writing. The program provides access to a range of areas to suit both domestic and international students proceeding directly from undergraduate law study, as well as experienced legal practitioners wishing to specialise in areas of commercial law. The program includes a range of elective courses suited to those with a particular interest in international and comparative law.
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For 2012, the indicative annual tuition fee for the program is: Masters Domestic Students | 24 units/12 months Fees: please refer to www.adelaide.edu.au/ student/finance/feepaying/tuition International Students | 24 units/12 months Fees: AUD $27,500
COURSES
Advanced Arbitration* Advanced Contract Law* Anti-Discrimination Law Bioethics and the Law* Business Taxation and GST* Comparative Constitutional Law Comparative Corporate Rescue Law Comparative Law* Comparative Migration Law* Competition Law: Comparative Perspectives Corporate Governance Corporate Law: Selected Issues* Corporations in the Global Age Dissertation* European Business Law European Union Law Globalisation and the Legal Regulation of Work* Government, Business and Regulation Health and Biotechnology Law Human Rights: International Perspectives Income Taxation* Insolvency Law Insurance Law* Intellectual Property Law International Commercial Arbitration International Criminal Law International Economic Law International Energy Law* International Environmental Law International Financial Regulation International Franchising and the Law International Humanitarian Law* International Trade Law* International Trade Transactions and the Law* Internet Law* Introduction to Arbitration* Law of Debtor and Creditor Migration Law Mining and Energy Law Personal Property Security Law* Private International Law Selected Issues in Intellectual Property Law Sport Law Technology, Law and Society Transitional Justice* Transnational Business and Human Rights Transnational Crime and Terrorism Water Resources Law* Wine Law Work Relationships and the Law Workplace Bargaining
Offering in 2012*
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For 2012, the indicative annual tuition fee for the program is: Masters/Graduate Diploma Domestic Students | 24 units/12 months Fees: please refer to www.adelaide.edu.au/ student/finance/feepaying/tuition International Students | 24 units/12 months Fees: AUD $27,500 Graduate Certificate Domestic Students | 12 units/6 months Fees: please refer to www.adelaide.edu.au/ student/finance/feepaying/tuition International Students | 12 units/6 months Fees: AUD $13,125 Health and Biotechnology Law Human Rights: International Perspectives Income Taxation* Insolvency Law Insurance Law Intellectual Property Law International Commercial Arbitration International Criminal Law International Economic Law International Energy Law* International Environmental Law International Financial Regulation International Franchising and the Law International Humanitarian Law* International Trade Law* International Trade Transactions and the Law* Internet Law* Introduction to Arbitration* Law of Debtor and Creditor Legal Aspects of International Business Law Migration Law Mining and Energy Law Personal Property Security Law* Private International Law Selected Issues in Intellectual Property Law Sport Law Technology, Law and Society Transitional Justice* Transnational Business and Human Rights Transnational Crime and Terrorism Water Resources Law* Wine Law Work Relationships and the Law Workplace Bargaining
Offering in 2012*
COURSES
Foundation Courses
Introduction to Business Law*
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For 2012, the indicative annual tuition fee for the program is: Masters Domestic Students | 24 units per annum Fees: please refer to www.adelaide.edu.au/ student/finance/feepaying/tuition International Students | 24 units per annum Fees: AUD $27,500
COURSES
Foundation Courses
Comparative Law* Dissertation (MCL)*
Mannheim Courses
Students will spend four months of study (September to December) at the University of Mannheim. Courses offered at Mannheim are streamed into a range of areas, including International Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, European Law, International Business Transactions and Insurance Law. All students must complete 20 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) points which will include Comparative Law (Mannheim) 4 ECTS points, 12 ECTS from a discipline stream and a 4 ECTS Mannheim Law Elective course.
Adelaide Electives
Advanced Arbitration* Advanced Contract Law* Anti-Discrimination Law Bioethics and the Law* Business Taxation and GST* Comparative Constitutional Law Comparative Corporate Rescue Law Comparative Migration Law* Competition Law: Comparative Perspectives Corporate Governance
Program Length
The expected duration of the program based on full-time study is: Master of Philosophy 1-2 years Doctor of Philosophy 2-4 years
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements for both Local and International applicants are: Doctor of Philosophy Relevant Honours degree of Bachelor of at least IIA standard or equivalent or a degree of Master from the University of Adelaide or equivalent and which contains a substantial research component. Master of Philosophy Relevant Bachelor degree at distinction average or higher, or equivalent.
For more information on research at the Law School: T: + 61 8 8313 4020 E: pglaw@adelaide.edu.au www.law.adelaide.edu.au/research/
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Local students All commencing higher degree by research places for Australian residents are funded by the Australian Government under the Research Training Scheme. International Students $25,000/year in 2012.
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EntRy REqUiREMEntS
The minimum entry requirements are the satisfactory completion of an undergraduate Law degree or the equivalent from a recognised higher education institution, except in the case of the Business Law Program, this must be a degree in Laws.
Local
Applications for the Master of Laws and Master of Business Law are made online via SATACs GradStart website: www.satac.edu.au Applications for the Master of Comparative Law are made online via SATACs GradStart website: www.satac.edu.au
International
Information for International Applicants can be found at: www.international.adelaide.edu.au/ Specific information on how to apply can be found at: www.international.adelaide.edu.au/apply/
finanCiaL aSSiStanCE
Assistance for Domestic Students may be sought via the Australian Governments FEE-HELP scheme for local students. Further information can be found at: Higher Education for Students in Australia Going to Uni www.studyassist.gov.au Higher Education Loan Program FEE-HELP & OS-HELP www.studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/
In todays society, the law reaches into almost every aspect of our lives. The study of law today is more challenging and intellectually adventurous than it has ever been. Roles for law graduates are expanding signif icantly and rapidly.
PRINTED 12/2011
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The information contained in this publication is correct at the time of printing but may be subject to change without notice. With an aim to continual improvement the University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. As a result, the specific courses available to students may vary from year to year. The University of Adelaide assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided by third parties.
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