Program Requirements
The Master of Laws in Government and Regulation requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:
6 units from completion of LAWS8570 The Legal Framework of Regulation
A minimum of 30 units from completion of Government and Regulation courses from the following list:
LAWS8003 Transnational Business and Human Rights
LAWS8009 Transnational Anti-Corruption Laws
LAWS8016 Comparative Constitutional Law
LAWS8018 National Security Law
LAWS8033 Prisons, Prisoners and the Law
LAWS8034 Law and Regulation
LAWS8068 Australian Aviation Law
LAWS8070 Sports Law
LAWS8072 Statutory Interpretation
LAWS8104 Legislation and Legislative Drafting
LAWS8110 Corporate Environmental Responsibility
LAWS8116 Dispute Management
LAWS8117 Commonwealth Environmental Law
LAWS8125 The Law of Corporate Governance
LAWS8128 Contemporary Issues in Constitutional Law
LAWS8131 Commercial Drafting
LAWS8140 Commercial Law
LAWS8141 Judicial Review of Government Action
LAWS8142 Tort Liability and Public Authorities
LAWS8144 Conflict of Laws
LAWS8146 Environmental Landuse Planning Law
LAWS8147 Special Topics in Government and Commercial Law:
LAWS8154 Competition Law
LAWS8155 Human Rights Litigation
LAWS8156 Commonwealth Compensation Law
LAWS8157 Special Topics in Legal Practices
LAWS8171 Kyoto Seminar: Japanese Law in the Global Era
LAWS8187 Environmental Litigation
LAWS8218 Advanced Contracts
LAWS8220 Government Contracts
LAWS8229 International Law of World Trade
LAWS8237 Health Law and Bioethics in Global Context
LAWS8239 The European Union
LAWS8240 Australian Human Rights and Discrimination
LAWS8241 Executive Power
LAWS8243 Freedom of Information and Privacy
LAWS8246 The High Court of Australia
LAWS8248 Advanced Principles of Competition Law
LAWS8271 Contemporary Issues in Administrative Law
LAWS8310 Federal Criminal Law
LAWS8311 Occupational Health and Safety Law
LAWS8522 Public Sector Employment Law
LAWS8570 Law & Economics of Regulation
LAWS8585 International Aviation Law
LAWS8588 Privatisation and Regulation of Aviation
LAWS8589 Regulation of Religious Activities
LAWS8590 Special Topics in Government and Regulation
LAWS8301 Graduate Research Unit
LAWS8593 Procurement and Probity Law and Practice
LAWS8592 Intellectual Property Law in Practice
LAWS8584 Insolvency Law
LAWS8317 Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
LAWS8076 Digital Media and Communication Law and Practice
LAWS8323 Strategic Negotiation Skills
A maximum of 12 units from completion of other 8000-level LAWS Law courses
Admission Requirements
Completion of a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree with a minimum average of at least 50%; or completion of a non-law degree and the Graduate Certificate of Law with a minimum average of at least 50%
All applicants must meet the University's English Language Admission Requirements for Students
Indicative fees
- Annual indicative fee for domestic students
- $26,016.00
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $37,104.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
Studying Government and Regulation will provide you with an insight into the legal framework underlying government, examining both the process and product of government regulation and the underlying legal structures upon which it is built. This program will allow you to develop a strong understanding of the modern regulatory state including the role of key areas of commercial and public law. It will combine comparative and multi-disciplinary perspectives in examining the design, implementation and effectiveness of regulation in Australia.
Courses in Government and Regulation are taught by a range of experts including academics who are contributing to cutting edge research and reform, experienced lawyers, parliamentary drafters and other practitioners who bring an extensive range of resources and experience to students. Courses included in this program span legal areas governing the operation of government including Administrative and Constitutional Law, areas such as Competition Law, Corporate Governance and Labour Law, though to more specialised courses such as Health Law and Bioethics.
Students include a mix of lawyers, policy makers, government employees and full time students. Some courses also have a strong global focus making them highly suitable for international students.
This specialisation is highly flexible, allowing you to choose courses that are compatible with their current area of work or that extend your knowledge in new directions. Whether you area working in private practice, within government or are looking to expand your legal knowledge for your future career – this program offers diversity, flexibility and knowledge suitable for a wide range of students.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
This program is available for applications until second semester, 2018
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Laws in Government and Regulation will have the skills and knowledge to:
- apply legal knowledge relating to government and regulation to complex legal problems in an analytical and creative manner
- structure, sustain and evaluate legal argument in both general and specialist areas relating to government and regulation
- incorporate social, policy, comparative or interdisciplinary approaches into legal analysis of issues relating to government or regulation
- to engage in original and critical reflection on topics relating to government and regulation
- communicate legal, policy and theoretical perspectives of legal issues relating to government and regulation effectively, both verbally and in writing
- to undertake critical legal research, legal writing and answering of complex legal problems from both a national and transnational dimension
- investigate, analyze and synthesize complex information, problems, concepts and theories in the area of the legal framework applicable to government and regulation
- research and write on the practice or theory of the legal framework relating to government and regulation
Back to the Master of Laws in Government and Regulation page
After you
have accepted your offer you will be emailed your password and uni ID.
You must then follow the instructions provided here and enrol online through
ISIS.
International students should discuss your enrolment with us when you arrive in Canberra. Please Contact us to arrange an appointment.
It is the
student's responsibility to ensure the program requirements are met and that
all compulsory and required courses are completed so that the program can be
awarded.
About this degree
How to choose courses and enrol
- Consult the program
requirements on the Programs and Courses page to see which courses you can
choose. For the Master of Laws in Government and Regulation you must ensure 36 of your 48 units are in Government and Regulation courses.
- Look at the Masters program timetable to see when courses are offered and which specialisation they belong to. The Graduate Coursework Timetable is available on the ANU College of Law, Masters Program site.
- Check that you meet the prerequisites for the course.
- Enrol in the course on ISIS - for information on how to do this please go to http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/enrolment/enrol-for-the-first-time-as-a-coursework-student
Legal Framework of Regulation
If you do not hold a completed Law degree (LLB or JD) then LAWS8587 Legal Framework of Regulation is a prerequisite to many of the Government and Regulation law courses and must be completed first. You may have already completed this course within the Graduate Certificate of Law.
Commencement date
Each student will commence their program on a different date depending on what courses they have chosen. Please see the timetable.
Attendance
The ANU College of Law has a strict attendance policy for face-to-face intensive classes. You must attend 100% of scheduled classes, whether they are held on weekdays, weekends or during the evening. We assume you have taken into account all work, family, religious and other commitments when you enrol.
Online Courses
Several courses in the area of Government and Regulation are available online. Please see the timetable. Attendance is not required at all for online courses.
Course Materials
A Course Study Guide will be published for each course on the Wattle course site. This document contains information on the course including: course lecture outline; textbook requirements; reading requirements; assessment details; and policy information.
You can buy text books at the on-campus Coop Bookshop. Reading Guides or E-Bricks may also be made available on the Wattle course site. This varies from course to course.
You
will be given access to
the Wattle course site approximately 24-48 hours after you enrol in the course,
provided the site is opened. Sites are generally opened four weeks prior
to
the commencement of the course intensive. Course Study Guides, course
materials, ebricks,
resources, discussion forums, quizzes and online activities can all be
accessed
via each Wattle course site. Assessments will be submitted
electronically on
the Wattle course site.
If you wish to apply for status (credit/advanced standing) for courses you have studied at another university, you must complete an Application for Status form and submit it to the LLM Program Administrator, along with an official transcript of your previous studies and relevant course descriptions and outlines. You will not be granted status for courses that have already counted towards a completed degree or award.
All email correspondence from the University will be sent to your University Webmail account. You can access this email account at http://students.anu.edu.au/ and clicking on the Webmail icon. There is a facility to redirect your university email to a preferred account. Please go to:http://itservices.anu.edu.au/email/
Academic Advice
Please consult with your Stream Convenor (Lynn Du Moulin) for academic advice on courses or programs.
