Master of Commercial Law
Course code/s: LMCL Melbourne
The Master of Commercial Law is open to graduates from any non-law discipline. Corporations increasingly require an understanding of commercial law issues, in preparation for a career in an international business or a legal environment. This degree creates an opportunity for students without a legal background to gain a solid background in commercial law. Where a student has no background in law, completion of the subject, LST5CFL with permission of the Program Coordinator. Students may study in subject areas of global interest, including international business and arbitration law, and US business and corporations law. A Minor Research Paper of 10,000 words may be substituted for two of the eight required subjects. All subjects will be taught in block mode in summer and winter school by international scholars.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a four year non-law undergraduate degree or international equivalent and satisfy the minimum English language proficiency requirements. That is, an IELTS (or equivalent) test result with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. Note: English test results must be no more than two years old.
Course structure
The Masters program comprises 120 credit points. Students must complete eight subjects from the Master of Laws in Global Business Law program and/or the Public Interest Law program. The subject LAW5CLM Common Law and the Australian Legal System is compulsory for students from a non-law background.