Government Law
The graduate program in government law offers specialist knowledge and skills in this critical and dynamic branch of law. The program is directly relevant to those working for or dealing with government, and has considerable appeal to anyone with an interest in public affairs, in Australia or internationally. A wide range of subjects examine all aspects of the operations of government and the relationship between people and the institutions of the state. The program offers an unparalleled opportunity to compare different approaches to governance in countries around the world, adding to the international and comparative character of the experience.
Director of Studies
Programs available
- Master of Laws
- Master of Public and International Law
- Graduate Diploma in Government Law
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies
Subjects in 2012
“My highlights so far have been the fantastic people I have met, both those teaching the courses and those participating in the courses. My lecturers have been world-class experts in their field with a real ability to engage and excite students in the subject matter they teach.
"I also met, in the intensive classes, a group of fascinating students from a range of areas. In my Climate Change Law class we had: a Chinese diplomat, an Australian negotiator at Copenhagen, a policy officer from the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, a marketing manager for an energy company, a former representative of Greenpeace who was at the Kyoto negotiations, a business development advisor for a solar power company, a property consultant for Aldi supermarkets and a lawyer from a rural practice. This mix of people was truly fantastic... it lead to vibrant, engaging class discussions and a real 'think tank' atmosphere in the classroom.”
Lyndal Buik
Senior
Associate Clayton Utz
Graduate
Diploma in Government Law