Charles Darwin University
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
This one-year postgraduate course is designed for high-achieving law graduates seeking to advance their legal expertise through substantial research. Ideal for those pursuing academic careers, PhD studies, or specialized legal practice, you'll develop publishable research under expert supervision.
Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor of Laws degree or related discipline with a minimum GPA of 5.50. Prior to application, you must contact the Faculty at [email protected] to discuss a potential research project and secure a supervisor who has agreed to supervise your project. English language proficiency is required, with evidence of previous study in English or approved test scores (IELTS 6.5 minimum for international students, 6.0 for domestic students).
The course comprises 80 credit points structured as follows: Core Units (20 cp) covering Legal Research Methodologies and Legal Research Development; Research Units (40 cp) where full-time students undertake a 40 cp Honours Research Thesis or part-time students complete two 20 cp thesis components; and Specialist Elective Units (20 cp) selected from law specializations including Indigenous Peoples and the Law, Comparative Legal Systems, Transnational Law, International Criminal Law, Public International Law, and Transnational Issues in Family Law, or from relevant 400/500 level units across CDU such as Environmental Planning, Policy Development, Research Design, and Qualitative Research.
CDU is recognized as a leader in online legal education and expertise in transnational, human rights, cyber, and customary law. The university ranks #4 in Australia for law and paralegal employment outcomes (GUG 2024) and holds a five-star rating for graduate employment outcomes. Students benefit from flexible study options (online, on-campus, full-time, or part-time), expert academic supervision, and opportunities for professional development with practicing lawyers, judges, and legal officers.
Graduates are well-positioned for admission to PhD programs and can pursue diverse career paths in legal practice as solicitors or barristers, or in specialized fields including government legal services, policy development, industrial relations, community advocacy, and legal research. The research focus and publishable thesis enhance credentials for academic positions and specialized legal roles requiring advanced expertise.
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