Master in Study Law

At La Trobe University, Melbourne, tuition is 38,400 AUD per year.

Step into our moot court to argue a case, or take your practice into the field through placements at national law firms and community legal centres like Refugee Legal. At La Trobe, legal education moves beyond the textbook, placing you in environments where you will tackle real-world challenges alongside industry professionals. Whether you are providing advice to clients at JobWatch or contributing to the Divorce and Family Law Clinic at Whittlesea Community Connections, you will cultivate essential expertise in advocacy, critical thinking, dispute resolution, and rigorous case analysis.

This is a community for those aiming to become forward-thinking legal professionals. Our curriculum is designed to be flexible, allowing you to tailor your studies through a wide range of electives that reflect current global issues, from corporate governance to climate law. By integrating study abroad opportunities and internationally taught electives, you will gain a sophisticated understanding of diverse legal systems, ensuring you are equipped to navigate a globalised professional landscape upon graduation.

La Trobe University in Melbourne, founded in 1964, is a research-led institution serving around 22,000 students with a broad portfolio of academic offerings across approximately 40 program areas. La Trobe combines academic rigor with strong industry ties to deliver degrees that emphasize employability, research experience and global perspectives. The university is recognized for strengths across health, science, education and the creative and social sciences.

Students benefit from integrated practical learning opportunities, including internships, community-engaged projects and industry placements embedded within many courses. La Trobe’s international student services offer language assistance, career counseling and wellbeing programs that support academic adjustment and life in Australia. Collaborative teaching formats and research-informed coursework encourage critical thinking and cross-cultural exchange among diverse cohorts.

Melbourne’s dynamic cultural scene, startup ecosystem and professional networks make it an attractive backdrop for study and work opportunities. La Trobe supports students with accommodation guidance, scholarship pathways and practical advice on living in the city. Prospective international applicants should consult program pages and the international office for entry requirements, intake dates and tailored guidance to plan a successful study experience in Melbourne.