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Master of Law and Development
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Law and Development at the University of Melbourne examines the legalisation of development and the role of international and regional actors in law reform projects, investigating international law and the rule of law in a developmental context. Students complete 100 credit points, including the compulsory International Law and Development subject, choosing from practical, historical, critical and theoretical perspectives.
The course suits people working in international development from a government, non-government or not-for-profit background. Melbourne Law School is ranked first in Australia and eighth globally, and the course is part of the Melbourne Law Masters program.
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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. Or Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. And Have two years of documented relevant experience. Or Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. And Have successfully completed four graduate level subjects in a cognate graduate diploma. And Have one year of documented relevant experience. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Development studies. Relevant experience fo
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