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Master of Law and Development

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of Melbourne

Program Overview

Effective legal frameworks and institutions are pivotal in tackling inequality, alleviating poverty and creating a sustainable environment. Melbourne Law School's specialisation in law and development offers a choice of subjects examining the legalisation of development and the role of international and regional actors in law reform projects. Also offered is an investigation and analysis of both international law and the rule of law in a developmental context. Subjects take a range of practical, historical, critical, applied and theoretical perspectives. This program is ideal for those working in international development from a government, non-government or not-for-profit background, as well as for those who wish to undertake specialist study in the area in preparation for a research degree.

Program Key Stats

$41024 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

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 two years of documented relevant professional experience or An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and two years of documented relevant professional experience or An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline; and successful completion of four subjects in a cognate graduate diploma and one year of documented relevant professional experience, Test scores: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, CAE

Career Options

  • Attorney
  • Arbitrator
  • Judge
  • Foreign Service
  • Private Sector: International Business

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