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Master of Laws
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Laws at the University of Newcastle is for people who want to specialise in a specific area of law, with flexible study options tailored to career needs. Students choose from Dispute Resolution, Environmental Law, Employment and Labour Relations Law and International Law, engaging in advanced studies with a strong research focus and developing critical thinking skills to analyse complex legal issues. Classes are held at NUspace in the Newcastle CBD.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
2 terms of coursework
- Course List A (Law pathway): Criminology in Context: Miscarriages of Justice
- Public International Law
- Taxation Law
- Commercial Law
- International Human Rights Law
- Environmental Law
- Advanced Criminal Law
- Jurisprudence
- Employment Law
- Environmental/Natural Resources Law Clinic
- Criminal Law Practice and Procedure
- Social Justice/Public Interest Clinic
- Advocacy Skills
- Competition Law and Policy
- International Environment Law and Policy
- Law and Economics of Climate Change
- Global Theory, Law and Practice
- Advanced Legal Research Project
- International Air and Space Law
- Legal System of Australia
- Criminology
- Dispute Resolution
- Environmental Law
- Employment and Labour Relations Law
- International Law
- Law in Practice
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
Completion of a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline; alternative pathways may be available based on relevant work experience.
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