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Why study the SCU Online LLM?

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Gain in-demand business law skills

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Learn from academics with legal backgrounds

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Accelerated learning designed for busy lawyers

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Rated 5 stars for Graduate Full-Time Employment and Student Support

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Make an immediate impact in your work 

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One of Australia's most affordable LLM programs

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Case-study heavy program

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Duration

16 months part-time*

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100% online

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Jan, Mar, May, July, Aug, Oct

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8

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Fees

$3,300 per unit, FEE-HELP available

*completion time dependent on individual study path and course availability. Please speak to a Student Advisor for more information.

Practical, real-world skills that apply to your work

If you are a lawyer looking to enhance your skills in the challenging area of corporate and commercial law, then the online Master of Laws (Business Law) is the right choice for you. Whether you are working in the public or private sector, you can progress up the career ladder with a practical business law specialisation. This Masters degree offers you the opportunity to further develop your critical thinking and analytical skills while gaining in-depth, practical legal knowledge to strengthen your professional practice.

This accelerated postgraduate law qualification is designed for lawyers who want fast-tracked learning to gain a specialised degree that can be applied while working full-time. Set yourself apart with a 100% online Master of Laws (Business Law) from Southern Cross University.

 

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Specialise in business law

Focus on the core components of business law, giving you a specialised skill set and the confidence to practice in the challenging area of commercial and corporate law. 

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Master legal research

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the nature and objectives of legal research. Formulate and refine a research topic, locate source materials with advanced technologies and present a research proposal. 

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Strengthen your practice

Lead your professional practice to new heights with stronger critical thinking and analytical skills, plus newfound expertise for all things business law. You will be exposed to modern case studies that further cement your learnings unit to unit. 

What you will study

The Southern Cross University Online Master of Laws (Business Law) (LLM) students will complete one core capstone unit, and seven elective units. Electives on offer are subject to which study period a student commences their degree in. 

Formulate and refine a research topic, locate source materials using advanced technologies and present a research proposal in the Advanced Legal Research unit.

The Advanced Intellectual Property Law unit offers you the opportunity to explore contemporary topics of interest, debate and policy development within the discipline of intellectual property (IP) law.

The Advanced Property Law unit engages with and analyses fundamental property law concepts.

 

In the Advanced Contract Law unit, you will examine the legal and equitable principles and statutory framework underpinning contract law in Australia with an emphasis on practical and commercial applications of the relevant principles.

The Competition Law unit provides an understanding of the operation of the competition law provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, as well as the economic theory underlying.

Gain a strong understanding of the operation of Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 – The Australian Consumer Law, and the economic theory underlying the Act in the Consumer Law unit

The Global Business Law unit introduces the global legal system, specifically global business law.

 

In Litigation and Corporations unit, you will explore the specific issues that impact corporations involved in litigation. 

Study the Tax Law unit and gain knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice. 

 

Critically reflect on corporate governance mechanisms in the Australian legal terrain.

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Next study period

June
2023

Applications close in

25 days

Speak to an Enrolment Advisor to find out more.

Our study periods: Jan, Mar, May, July, Aug, Oct

Late applications may be considered under special circumstances up until the start of O'Week. For more information please speak with a Student Enrolment Advisor.

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To qualify for the Master of Laws (Business Law) online, you must have:

  • A Bachelor degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) at Honours standard, or equivalent; OR

  • A Bachelor degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) and two years of documented relevant professional experience; AND

  • Students must also be proficient in English.

Don't have an undergraduate degree in law? You could be eligible for the Master of Business Law degree. 

Find out more about Rules Relating to Awards and Specific Award Rules

 

We recognise and grant credit for past education or qualifications in a process called advanced standing. If you're eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree. 

Find out more about applying for advanced standing

Ready to take the next step in your career? It's your time.

At Southern Cross University Online, we've helped thousands of people with real lives and real ambition to realise their goals and dreams by supporting them every step of the way.
     
We provide affordable courses, flexible learning and excellent student support, so you can achieve the impossible and make the most out of your time. 
     
It’s time to put yourself first. Follow your ambition. 

When you study online with SCU, you're not on your own. We're connected, together. 

Our teachers, academics and education designers have built these courses for people like you. Before commencing study, your dedicated Student Success Advisor will be in touch by phone, email or chat to help you plan your schedule. As you work towards your dream of achieving your LLM, your advisor works like an extra pair of eyes and ears with support, advice and motivation throughout your study journey. 

 

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Our Accreditations & Endorsements

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Our online programs meet all of the AQF guidelines, ensuring quality education.

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5-STAR Rating for Institutional Student Support and Social Equity, Business and Management Teaching Quality, Teacher Education Learning Resources, Nursing Learning Resources and Skills Development.

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Southern Cross University is one of the Asia-Pacific’s Top 150 Young Universities.

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Our postgraduate student support and satisfaction both above the national average.

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Zohra -LLM - testimonial
Master of Information Technology student Zohra.

I chose SCU Online because I was attracted to the flexibility of the program. I am able to study at times that are suitable to me rather than having to adhere to a structured attendance timetable. This was an important feature for me as someone who is working full-time and managing a household.

Zohra Ali

Online Master of Laws (Business Law) Graduate

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Master of Laws student Robyn.

Doing this study, particularly online, enables me to stay in full-time employment whilst enjoying the intellectual challenges study presents. I would not be able to do further study if there was no online component offered.

Robyn Cathcart

Online Master of Laws (Business Law) Student

What our students do

Graduates of a Master of Laws (Business Law) online will prepare you for senior and specialist roles across private and public sectors, in both law firms and organisations. 

  • Legal Officer
  • Lawyer
  • Executive Manager
  • Office Administrator
  • Solicitor

 

  • Corporate and Commercial Lawyer
  • Legal Consultant
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Meet our Course Academic

Dr John ORR, BHMS UQ, LLB (Hon) SCU, PhD QUT

Dr John Orr is a lecturer and Course Coordinator at Law & Justice, Southern Cross University. John has taken a Bachelor of Human Movement Studies from the University of Queensland, a Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours (and university medal) from SCU and a Doctor of Philosophy from QUT. His award-winning PhD thesis, University Law: Pursuing Fruits of Knowledge, examined the role played by enabling legislation in requiring Australian public universities to undertake their core functions in the public good.

John is also a long time Director of the peak Education law body the Australia and New Zealand Education Law Association (ANZELA). He is also the immediate Past Editor of the International Journal of Law and Education.  John’s main research interests are in corporate and higher education law and he is a nationally recognised scholar in higher education law and university governance. There is a strong nexus between Dr Orr’s research and teaching. John teaches Corporations Law in the Bachelor of Laws program and Company Law in the Associate Degree in Law and Bachelor of Business programs.

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We may recognise and grant credit for past education or qualifications in a process called advanced standing. If you're eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree. To find out more about advanced standing, get in touch with one of our Enrolment Advisors on 1300 863 819.

To qualify for the Master of Laws (Business Law) online, you must have:

  • A Bachelor degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) at Honours standard, or equivalent; OR
  • A Bachelor degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) and two years of documented relevant professional experience; AND
  • Students must also be proficient in English.

Don't have an undergraduate degree in law? You could be eligible for the Master of Business Law degree.

The online Master of Laws degree from Southern Cross University, specialising in business law, develops your advanced understanding of the various fields of corporate and commercial law, and equips you with highly sought-after skills. Receive productive learning outcomes with cutting-edge content in emerging business law fields such as Intellectual Property and Consumer Law, combined with traditional business law subjects.

Each unit is to be completed across a seven-week period, with six study periods per year.

To gain your LLM degree, you will need to complete the Advanced Legal Research unit and seven of the electives available.

We recommend dedicating approximately 15 hours a week to your study, excluding your online classes.

If you are a lawyer looking to enhance your skills in the challenging area of corporate and commercial law, then the online Master of Laws (Business Law) is the right choice for you.

Southern Cross University Online helps you seamlessly integrate your studies into your current lifestyle and work commitments. Offering six intakes per year, you can study six units in a year and complete a Masters in as little as 16 months part-time.

A Master of Laws (Business Law) online will prepare graduates for senior and specialist roles across private and public sectors, in both law firms and organisations.

A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is not equivalent to a Master of Laws (LLM) degree as they are classified at different levels on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). You can find out more about the AQF levels here.

Ultimately, the Bachelor of Laws course is for students who want to become a lawyer, whereas SCU Online's Master of Laws is specifically designed for lawyers wanting to further their understanding in business law and help them move into this field of law.