Master of Laws (Global Competition and Consumer Law) (MC-LAWGCCL) // Entry and participation requirements

Entry requirements

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

• A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, or equivalent; and one year of documented relevant professional experience;
  or
• A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, at honours standard, or equivalent;
  or
• A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, or equivalent; and four subjects towards the Graduate Diploma (Global Competition and Consumer Law), with a minimum of 65% in each.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee wil consider:

• prior academic performance, and

• the professional experience

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

Applicants are required to satisfy the university's English language requirements for graduate courses.

 

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 use a computer, including read material on screen, to a competent standard;
• 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: 8 November 2024