L6013 Master of Legal Studies

The course is structured in three parts. Part A Introductory knowledge and Part B Extending specialist knowledge, and Part C Research knowledge.

Part A Introductory knowledge

These studies enable you to gain fundamental knowledge of legal principles and concepts, and develop core skills in legal research and writing.

Part B Legal studies specialisation

These studies enable you to develop specialised knowledge and advanced skills in a particular area of law that suit your interests, skills and career goals. You will be able to focus on sources of information relevant to your specialisation and the application of research methods and specialist discipline knowledge and skills necessary to support law-related work. Depending on your interests and motivation, you can choose a program of study in which you plan and execute a major research-based project with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.

Part C: Law electives

Units are chosen from the law specialisations to meet the remaining credit points required for the course. Students may also apply for the MON5750 Monash Innovation Guarantee. Refer to the special notes to students for further information.

Master's entry points

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:

• If you admitted at entry Level 1 you must complete 72 credit points, comprising all of Parts A, B, and C.
• If you are admitted at entry Level 2 you must complete 48 credit points, comprising all of Parts A, B, and C.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

The course comprises 72 points structured in three parts, Part A Introductory knowledge and core electives (6 points) and Part B Extending specialist knowledge (30 points) and Part C Research knowledge (36 points).

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A Introductory knowledge (6 points)

You must complete either:

LAW5000 Australian legal reasoning and methods or LAW5081 Australian legal process and research.

Part B: Legal Studies Specialisation (30 points)

Complete one of the specialisations below.

Note that if you do not want to complete a specialisation you must compete 12 points from the list of research-integrated electives in any specialisation and a further 18 points from units in any specialisation.

• Commercial and corporate law
• Criminal law and forensics
• Dispute resolution
• Global society and human rights
• Health law and community
• Labour and employment law
• Public sector governance and regulation
• Technology and innovation
• Transnational economic regulation

Not all elective units are offered in each semester or year.

Part C: Law Electives (12 or 36 points)

You must complete any remaining credit points from units in any law specialisation. Students may also apply for the MON5750 Monash Innovation Guarantee. Refer to the special notes to students for further information.