Master of Laws (by Research)

Study a Master of Laws in Australia

The LLM (Research) is designed for students from a legal degree background who wish to enhance their knowledge in specialist areas of the law. Students must possess a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor qualification, and use the flexibility of the LLM (Research) to investigate discipline areas in-depth.

The Faculty of Law at Bond is a professional law school, with a strong global focus and connections. Our cutting-edge research focus provides you with the opportunity to deepen your research skills and knowledge in an area of law, benefiting from the expertise of Faculty Professors as well as visiting academics and professionals from across Australia and around the world.

Why study at Bond University

"Whilst researching my topic I came across the work of a world acclaimed expert in my field and it happened that he was based in my home town (Gold Coast) at Bond University. Best of all he was interested in supervising my project. It was the campus, the facilities and staff that sold me on Bond being the place for me.
Since commencing my research at Bond, I have felt completely supported and respected. My supervisors have been excited about my project and have been a great source of wisdom and support for me. I have also been fortunate to have co-authored a book chapter with my supervisor and to have started work as a sessional tutor in the Law Faculty. My experience has cemented my goal to work as an academic and tutor at Bond."

"Bond University offers a unique environment to research candidates. The faculty has a very international outlook with expertise in diverse fields. Only a small number of candidates is accepted. They have exceptional access to faculty supervisors and other staff, and to extensive research resources. All this in an exceptional setting with very personal university services and attention."

Key features

Opportunity to develop academic research skills.
Opportunity to independently research in a specialist area of law.
Supervised by outstanding academics with specialist knowledge.

About the program

The Master of Laws (Research) is a higher degree by research program awarded for completion of a 50,000 word thesis. The thesis demonstrates the student's ability to research, analyse and apply information and concepts to a body of legal knowledge or practice.

Mode	On Campus
Duration	6 semesters (2 years)
Starting semesters	January 2020 May 2020 September 2020 January 2021 May 2021 September 2021 January 2022 May 2022 September 2022
Program type	Master Research
Study area	Law
Program code	LA-43037
CRICOS code	063455C
Credit for prior study	For more details on applying for credit, please contact the Student Business Centre: [email protected]

Professional outcomes

For domestic students, the LLM provides a specialist postgraduate qualification to augment your practice of law in Australia. For international students, the program provides a wide range of international law, comparative law, IP and trade law and dispute resolution subjects to broaden and internationalise an undergraduate law qualification.

Structure and subjects

Structure

The Master of Laws program comprises a 50,000 word thesis, usually completed over two years full time. Part-time options are also available. The thesis is supervised by staff expert in the subject area.

International students

To fulfil your student visa requirements, you will need to enrol on a full-time basis.

Program fees

The below fees are based on an annual cost, fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester.

2020 fees: $38,410
2021 fees: $39,760

International students may apply for a partial fee waiver. If approved, this fee waiver is valid for a maximum period of two years for full-time study.

Find out your financing options and other costs to consider.

Admission criteria

Academic entry requirements

The Master of Laws (Research) is offered to those with a professional law qualification (Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor or equivalent). Applicants are required to have at least 65 cumulative percentage average.

Please contact [email protected] for further information.

English language proficiency requirements

As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English Language Proficiency Requirements for university study.

Key dates

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How to apply

Applicants must submit an Expression of Interest as to why they wish to undertake a research degree and the area of research.