Courses and Subjects 

Courses and subjects in 2012

Experience what the 2012 Melbourne Law Masters program has to offer. The program includes a new specialisation – Private Law, and as well as almost 30 new subjects at the cutting edge of developments in law and legal thinking.

Subject timing and format

  • All subjects are taught in an interactive seminar style
  • Around 90% of subjects are offered on an intensive basis (see below)
  • Remaining full-length semester subjects are offered for two hours per week over one semester
  • Class sizes normally range from 20 to 30 students

Intensive subjects

  • Tuition takes place within a limited period, normally of five days, with around five hours of classes per day
  • Comprehensive reading materials are provided approximately four weeks prior to the commencement of an intensive class
  • It is expected that students undertake substantial reading before classes begin.
  • Teachers and students are likely to be in contact with each other electronically from the time reading materials are released to the time assessment is due
  • Intensive subjects are ideal for busy professionals and provide an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the subject content