Master of Legal Practice
The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G
This course is structured primarily for people who have fulfilled the requirements of a law degree and who have been admitted to practice, usually in another country, and have been advised by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia to undertake extra units of study in order to be admitted to practice law in this State. By studying a Master of Legal Practice, you will graduate ready to practice in WA. Youll learn from world-class professors at a top 100 university and study with the next generation of leaders in legal practice, government, business and the not-for-profit sector. Graduates of this program can apply for admission as a lawyer with the Legal Practice Board of WA. Further requirements for admission may be set by the Legal Practice Board.
Structure
Credit Points 96
Subjects
- LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering
- LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions
- LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering
- LAWS4102 Criminal Law
- LAWS4103 Contract
- LAWS4104 Property Law
- LAWS4106 Torts
- LAWS4107 Land Law
- LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law
- LAWS4110 Legal Interpretation
- LAWS5101 Constitutional Law
- LAWS5102 Administrative Law
- LAWS5103 Equity and Trusts
- LAWS5104 Corporations Law
- LAWS5105 Remedies
- LAWS5107 Evidence
- LAWS5108 Professional and Ethical Practice
- LAWS5109 Ethical Dispute Resolution
- LAWS5115 Procedure
- LAWS5111 Corporate Governance for Resources Companies
- LAWS5114 International Environmental Law
- LAWS5117 Advanced Evidence and Proof
- LAWS5118 Family Law
- LAWS5128 Consumer Law
- LAWS5132 Income Taxation Law
- LAWS5144 Mining and Energy Law
- LAWS5150 Intellectual Property Law
- LAWS5165 Public International Law
- LAWS5167 Comparative Legal Method
- LAWS5175 Heritage Governance: from Global to Local
- LAWS5179 Law of the Sea
- LAWS5181 Health Law and Policy
- LAWS5219 International Criminal Law
- LAWS5220 International Humanitarian Law
- LAWS5223 Theories for Contemporary Criminal Justice
- LAWS5226 International Human Rights Law
- LAWS5254 International Trade Law
- LAWS5261 Planning Law
- LAWS5305 Mediation: Practice and Skills
- LAWS5358 Innovations in Lawyering
- LAWS5360 Employment Law
- LAWS5378 Government Accountability Law and Practice
- LAWS5503 Conflict of Laws
- LAWS5507 International Oil and Gas Law
- LAWS5517 Mining Law
- LAWS5521 Climate Change Law
- LAWS5528 Unjust Enrichment and Restitution
- LAWS5532 Energy Agreements: Oil and Gas, Alternative Energy and Sustainability
- LAWS5540 Environmental Protection Law
- LAWS5541 Equity Capital Markets & Securities Regulation
- LAWS5576 International Commercial Arbitration
- LAWS5589 Energy Regulation: sustainable oil and gas and alternative energy production
- LAWS5590 Water Resources Law
- LAWS5694 Research Paper I
- LAWS5695 Research Paper II (12 points)
- LAWS5813 Legal Issues for Not-for-Profit Entities
- LAWS5891 Principles and Practice of General Insurance Law
Standard entry requirements
- A Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and
- An assessment of this qualification by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia that outlines which units are required to practice.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley | Domestic: $79,600 International: $90,200 | No |
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