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Master of Laws (by Research)

Program overview

The Master of Laws (LLM) (Research) is designed for students with a law degree who now want to amplify their knowledge in a specialist area of the law and develop their independent research skills. 

The program provides students with the flexibility to investigate a specific research topic of their own choice while developing their research and critical thinking skills. 

Students wanting to enrol in the LLM (Research) must have completed a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor. 

The duration of the program is two years of full-time study, with part time enrolment available. During this period, you will be a member of Bond’s close-knit Higher Degree by Research (HDR) community. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with Bond’s research centres and specialist research units, and work with leading researchers and academics from all over the world. 

We offer a team-based approach to supervision: you will be mentored and supported by a Principal Supervisor and one or more Associate Supervisors with expertise in the topic of your project. You and your supervisors will work closely together, and it is not unusual for supervisors and candidates to be co-authors in publications resulting from the student’s dissertation. 

Through our dedicated HDR Unit, you will have access to administrative support, specialist advice and research training. You will have your own assigned workspace with lockable storage, IT support and funding for flights, accommodation and expenses related to conference presentations and fieldwork. 

Bond’s Faculty of Law is a professional law school with a global focus and strong international connections. As a member of our research community, you will deepen your research skills and knowledge in an area of law of your choice with the support of your supervisors and peers, and you will have access to the expertise of Faculty researchers and scholars as well as visiting academics from across Australia and around the world.

Further information on how to apply can be found on the Research Degrees webpage 

Program code: LA-43037

CRICOS code: 063455C

Program overview

The Master of Laws (LLM) (Research) is designed for students with a law degree who now want to amplify their knowledge in a specialist area of the law and develop their independent research skills. 

The program provides students with the flexibility to investigate a specific research topic of their own choice while developing their research and critical thinking skills. 

Students wanting to enrol in the LLM (Research) must have completed a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor. 

The duration of the program is two years of full-time study, with part time enrolment available. During this period, you will be a member of Bond’s close-knit Higher Degree by Research (HDR) community. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with Bond’s research centres and specialist research units, and work with leading researchers and academics from all over the world. 

We offer a team-based approach to supervision: you will be mentored and supported by a Principal Supervisor and one or more Associate Supervisors with expertise in the topic of your project. You and your supervisors will work closely together, and it is not unusual for supervisors and candidates to be co-authors in publications resulting from the student’s dissertation. 

Through our dedicated HDR Unit, you will have access to administrative support, specialist advice and research training. You will have your own assigned workspace with lockable storage, IT support and funding for flights, accommodation and expenses related to conference presentations and fieldwork. 

Bond’s Faculty of Law is a professional law school with a global focus and strong international connections. As a member of our research community, you will deepen your research skills and knowledge in an area of law of your choice with the support of your supervisors and peers, and you will have access to the expertise of Faculty researchers and scholars as well as visiting academics from across Australia and around the world.

Further information on how to apply can be found on the Research Degrees webpage 

Program code: LA-43037

CRICOS code: 063455C

About this 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.

What you'll be studying

  • Two years full-time or four years part-time

    The LLM (Research) is awarded upon the successful completion of a 50,000-word thesis over two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study. The thesis is supervised by an academic team with expertise relevant to your topic.

Program features

  • Academic pathway program

    The LLM (Research) is a pathway to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Doctor of Legal Science (Research) (SJD) program at Bond or elsewhere. It is a key step on the journey towards an academic career.

  • Greater flexibility

    The program is designed to allow you the flexibility you need to balance your professional and personal commitments while studying.

  • More support

    The Faculty of Law recognises and supports HDR students as emerging academic researchers. HDR students are provided with training, networking, and presentation opportunities as well as access to academic staff.

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Hear from our Bondies

  • "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."

    Rebecca - LLM (Research)
  • "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."

    William van Caenegem - Professor, Faculty of Law
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Hear from our Bondies

  • "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."

    William van Caenegem - Professor, Faculty of Law
  • "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."

    Rebecca - LLM (Research)
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