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Master of Laws (Research)
Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
The Master of Laws (Research) at Flinders University is a two-year full-time research degree in which students undertake independent research on an area of law of their choice under supervision. It develops advanced research, critical thinking, legal writing, communication and project management skills within a research community that spans established and emerging areas of legal scholarship. Graduates pursue careers in legal practice, policy, academia and research. Indicative international tuition is around 33,700 Australian dollars per year. The course holds CRICOS registration 020070J.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- A thesis-only higher degree by research: candidates undertake a supervised
- original research project on an area of law of their choice
- culminating in a thesis submitted for examination. There is no coursework component
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
SolicitorANZSCO 271311
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, but a positive skills assessment is not the same as being able to practise. You must first be admitted to an Australian state legal profession, which for an overseas or JD graduate means passing the assessed academic subjects, completing Practical Legal Training, and being admitted by the state Supreme Court, before the occupation is realistically usable for a visa.
Assessed by VETASSESS
BarristerANZSCO 271111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. As with Solicitor, a positive skills assessment is not the same as being able to practise: you must be admitted to the bar in an Australian state or territory before the occupation is realistically usable for a visa. Assessed by the state or territory Legal Admissions Authority, not VETASSESS.
Assessed by State or Territory Legal Admissions Authority
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree with Honours from an Australian university (including studies relevant to the proposed field of research), or an equivalent qualification, and must satisfy the University that they can reasonably complete the degree within the maximum candidature duration.
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