Minor Thesis F/T LLM (LAWS70015) // Eligibility and requirements

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Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Completion of a minimum of 37.5 credit points of Melbourne Law Masters subjects with a minimum grade of 75% in each subject; at least one subject being assessed by a research paper of 5,000 words or more.

AND

The submission of a thesis proposal. The proposal should be approximately 1,000 words in length and provide (1) a statement clearly indicating your intentions to embark on a PhD or other related research; (2) information on the proposed title; (3) a summary of the proposed research; (4) the proposed direction or aim of the thesis; (5) the proposed research sources and methodology; (6) a proposed schedule for research and completion.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

It is recommended that students indicate in detail their experience with research in their intention to embark on a PhD or other related research as part of the application process for this subject.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The Melbourne Law Masters welcomes applications from students with disabilities. The inherent academic requirements for study in the Melbourne Law Masters are:

  • The ability to attend a minimum of 75% of classes and actively engage in the analysis and critique of complex materials and debate;
  • The ability to read, analyse and comprehend complex written legal materials and complex interdisciplinary materials;
  • The ability to clearly and independently communicate in writing a knowledge and application of legal principles and interdisciplinary materials and to critically evaluate these;
  • The ability to clearly and independently communicate orally a knowledge and application of legal principles and interdisciplinary materials and critically evaluate these;
  • The ability to work independently and as a part of a group;
  • The ability to present orally and in writing legal analysis to a professional standard.

Students who feel their disability will inhibit them from meeting these inherent academic requirements are encouraged to contact Student Equity and Disability Support.

Last updated: 4 March 2025