Postgraduate courses for graduates from disciplines other than law

Are you involved in the law, but don’t have a degree in law? You can gain practical legal skills with a postgraduate law degree at Monash.

Monash Law School has a range of postgraduate courses for graduates from disciplines other than law. With more than 80 postgraduate units on offer, there is a wide range to choose from in a variety of specialist areas.

Units are offered in a variety of modes intensive, semi-intensive or semester-long delivery so you can tailor your course to suit your work and personal commitments.

Come along and talk to our experts about the range of courses at one of our regular information evenings, register online.

Career outcomes  

A Monash postgraduate degree provides you with the practical and transferable skills which enable you to further your career not only in the legal industry, but also in a vast range of other professional fields.

PLEASE NOTE: The masters and graduate diploma programs do not qualify you to practice law.

International students

Join the many international students undertaking postgraduate programs at Monash Law School from countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and Canada.

See future international students for more information.

Scholarships 

We offer a number of bursaries and scholarships for academic merit and access and equity.

See Scholarships at Monash.

Student experience opportunities

Take advantage of the range of student experiences offered at Monash Law School including the opportunity for overseas studies and internships.
In a globalised world, lawyers are increasingly expected to be able to solve transnational legal problems and to utilise opportunities beyond their home jurisdictions. We have developed international programs in Malaysia and Italy that assist you in developing the skills and knowledge required to operate in a modern legal environment.

See International study opportunities.

Timetables

As a part-time student, you’ll find the timetable is developed with your requirements in mind. We offer units in intensive, semi-intensive and semester-long to provide you with the flexibility you need

See current timetables and dates.

Support services

We understand that studying at university – and specifically studying law – can be challenging, so we have developed a number of services to make your study experience fulfilling and enjoyable.

See Support services for more information.

Requirements for registration as a patent and trade marks attorney

We teach all the knowledge requirements for registration as a patent and trade mark attorney 

See patent and trade mark attorney for more information