Master of Legal Practice
- 2 years
- Duration
- 47,600 AUD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
The main target audience for this course is those who have completed the requirements for a law degree, been admitted to practice, typically abroad, and have been recommended by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia to complete additional coursework in order to be permitted to practice law in this State.
You will be prepared to practice law in Western Australia after completing a Master of Legal Practice program. At a top-100 university, you will study with the upcoming generation of leaders in business, government, law, and non-profit organizations while learning from top-notch teachers. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to the Legal Practice Board of Washington for admission as attorneys. The Legal Practice Board has the authority to establish additional standards for admission.
Program structure
Custom - Group A
Students who completed a law degree based on the common law cannot take either LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering OR LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions. Students who have not completed a law degree based on the common law must complete either LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering OR LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions.
- LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering (6)
- LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions (6)
Custom - Group B (take unit(s) to the value of 48-96 points, as advised by the Law School, and as required by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia):
- LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering (6)
- LAWS4102 Criminal Law (6)
- LAWS4103 Contract (6)
- LAWS4104 Property Law (6)
- LAWS4106 Torts (6)
- LAWS4107 Land Law (6)
- LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law (6)
- LAWS4110 Legal Interpretation (6)
- LAWS5101 Constitutional Law (6)
- LAWS5102 Administrative Law (6)
- LAWS5103 Equity and Trusts (6)
- LAWS5104 Corporations Law (6)
- LAWS5105 Remedies (6)
- LAWS5107 Evidence (6)
- LAWS5108 Professional and Ethical Practice (6)
- LAWS5109 Ethical Dispute Resolution (6)
- LAWS5115 Procedure (6)
Custom - Group C (take remaining unit(s) to a total of 96 points):
- LAWS5111 Corporate Environmental and Social Governance (6)
- LAWS5114 International Environmental Law (6)
- LAWS5117 Advanced Evidence and Proof (6)
- LAWS5118 Family Law (6)
- LAWS5132 Income Taxation Law (6)
- LAWS5144 Mining and Energy Law (6)
- LAWS5150 Intellectual Property Law (6)
- LAWS5165 Public International Law (6)
- LAWS5167 Comparative Legal Method (6)
- LAWS5181 Health Law and Policy (6)
- LAWS5209 Advanced Public Law (6)
- LAWS5219 International Criminal Law (6)
- LAWS5220 International Humanitarian Law (6)
- LAWS5223 Theories for Contemporary Criminal Justice (6)
- LAWS5226 International Human Rights Law (6)
- LAWS5254 International Trade Law (6)
- LAWS5261 Planning Law (6)
- LAWS5305 Mediation: Practice and Skills (6)
- LAWS5358 Innovations in Lawyering (6)
- LAWS5360 Employment Law (6)
- LAWS5503 Conflict of Laws (6)
- LAWS5517 Mining Law (6)
- LAWS5521 Climate Change Law (6)
- LAWS5528 Unjust Enrichment and Restitution (6)
- LAWS5532 Energy Agreements: Oil and Gas, Alternative Energy and Sustainability (6)
- LAWS5540 Environmental Protection Law (6)
- LAWS5541 Equity Capital Markets & Securities Regulation (6)
- LAWS5576 International Commercial Arbitration (6)
- LAWS5590 Water Resources Law (6)
- LAWS5694 Research Paper I (6)
- LAWS5695 Research Paper II (12)
- LAWS5813 Legal Issues for Not-for-Profit Entities (6)
Price
- Tuition fee — 47,600 AUD per year.
Requirements for applicants
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
- a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
- an assessment of this qualification by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia that outlines which units are required to practice.
English competency
- This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5.
For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.
About the university
With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.
In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.
Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.
As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.
Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.
