Master of Laws

1. 1. Entry requirements It's possible to complete this degree in 1.5 years or 1 year depending on your qualifications and experience. You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree. 1.5-year degree (24 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (eg LLB or equivalent), or an equivalent academic or professional qualification in law and be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Executive Dean that you have the requisite knowledge and experience to complete the program. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 1-year degree (16 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: an honours or master's degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (eg LLB(Hons), JD or equivalent), or a degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (eg LLB or equivalent), and either - a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice or equivalent qualification, or 2 years of professional full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below), or an equivalent academic or professional qualification in law and be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Executive Dean that you have the requisite knowledge and experience to complete the program. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Relevant work experience includes work as a solicitor; barrister; in-house legal practitioner; legal consultant with a major consulting firm; patent attorney; judge’s associate or clerk; court registrar or judge; contracts officer or claims manager within a commercial entity; bank, finance or insurance officer; research officer within a legal practice, law reform commission or public advocacy organisation; legal studies teacher or legal academic. We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program. If you haven’t completed the prerequisites, we can help. Learn about pathway options Classes may be held at the St Lucia campus, and on occasion, at Brisbane city venues. Not all courses listed are offered each year; applicants should contact the School of Law for up-to-date information in relation to course offerings. International students are strongly encouraged to register in Orientation Week to attend an optional English for Academic Communication (EAC) program. The program is conducted jointly by staff of UQ College and the Law School. International students are given a brief overview of the Australian legal framework and the common law system. The program also provides an opportunity for new students to meet each other socially. 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1 3. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4 4. China 211 universities: 70 5. China non-211 universities: 70 6. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.: 5.88 7. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4 is a pass.: 5.5 8. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 5 is a pass.: 6.25 9. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.75 10. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.5 11. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 3.25 12. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.75 13. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 50% 14. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2 15. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2 2. 1. Entry requirements It's possible to complete this degree in 1.5 years or 1 year depending on your qualifications and experience. You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree. 1.5-year degree (24 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (eg LLB or equivalent), or an equivalent academic or professional qualification in law and be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Executive Dean that you have the requisite knowledge and experience to complete the program. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 1-year degree (16 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: an honours or master's degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (eg LLB(Hons), JD or equivalent), or a degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (eg LLB or equivalent), and either - a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice or equivalent qualification, or 2 years of professional full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below), or an equivalent academic or professional qualification in law and be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Executive Dean that you have the requisite knowledge and experience to complete the program. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Relevant work experience includes work as a solicitor; barrister; in-house legal practitioner; legal consultant with a major consulting firm; patent attorney; judge’s associate or clerk; court registrar or judge; contracts officer or claims manager within a commercial entity; bank, finance or insurance officer; research officer within a legal practice, law reform commission or public advocacy organisation; legal studies teacher or legal academic. We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program. If you haven’t completed the prerequisites, we can help. Learn about pathway options Classes may be held at the St Lucia campus, and on occasion, at Brisbane city venues. Not all courses listed are offered each year; applicants should contact the School of Law for up-to-date information in relation to course offerings. International students are strongly encouraged to register in Orientation Week to attend an optional English for Academic Communication (EAC) program. The program is conducted jointly by staff of UQ College and the Law School. International students are given a brief overview of the Australian legal framework and the common law system. The program also provides an opportunity for new students to meet each other socially. 2. {}