Master of Laws
Learning outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Laws have a nuanced mastery of the law, the Australian legal system, and the multiple contexts in which the law evolves and operates. They uphold the highest ethical standards while critically and innovatively addressing complex legal issues, fostering effective collaboration with diverse audiences within their communities.
By completing the Master of Laws, graduates will:
| No. | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | Apply specialised and sophisticated understandings of the fundamental and underlying rules, principles, concepts, and practices of law in Australia and the many broader contexts in which law operates and develops. |
| 2 | Employ expert judgement to identify, analyse, and respond critically and innovatively to complex legal problems by applying and integrating advanced knowledge, reasoning, and research. |
| 3 | Employ advanced intellectual and practical skills to locate, evaluate, and synthesise relevant factual, legal, scholarly, and policy information in an ethical manner, and will demonstrate the ability to conduct independent legal research at a high level. |
| 4 | Critically reflect on their ethical responsibilities to the legal profession, the legal system, the community, and the pursuit of justice. |
| 5 | Articulate objective or persuasive analysis and conclusions using outstanding written and oral communication methods appropriate to diverse audiences. |
| 6 | Work autonomously to communicate with diverse legal and non-legal audiences using written and oral arguments in ways that are effective, respectful, and persuasive, while showing leadership in professional and scholarly contexts. |
Graduate Diploma in Law
Learning outcomes
By completing the Graduate Diploma in Law, graduates will:
| No. | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | Apply advanced understandings of the fundamental and underlying rules, principles, concepts, and practices of law in Australia and the broader contexts in which law operates. |
| 2 | Employ advanced judgement to identify, analyse, and respond critically to complex legal problems by applying advanced knowledge, reasoning, and research. |
| 3 | Employ advanced intellectual and practical skills to locate, evaluate, and synthesise relevant factual, legal, scholarly, and policy information in an ethical manner. |
| 4 | Reflect on their ethical responsibilities to the legal profession, the legal system, the community, and the pursuit of justice. |
| 5 | Articulate objective or persuasive analysis and conclusions using sophisticated written and oral communication methods appropriate to diverse audiences. |
