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Grasp contemporary legal challenges to drive meaningful change and shape future outcomes through specialized research in impactful legal domains. Hone your legal proficiency while acquiring key transferable abilities, including advanced research techniques, analytical reasoning, legal composition, effective communication, and project coordination. Join a dynamic scholarly environment that embraces both traditional and innovative legal research fields. Earning a Law PhD creates opportunities for careers within and beyond the judicial system. Specialized legal expertise makes you valuable to domestic and international entities across sectors including legal practice, corporate environments, international relations, social advocacy, and human rights initiatives.
To be accepted for enrolment in a Doctor of Philosophy candidature, an applicant must:
Have at least one of the following Australian qualifications (which must include studies relevant to the proposed field of research), or the equivalent qualification as approved by the relevant authorized delegate:
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.5 Writing, 6.0 Reading, 6.0 Listening; TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall with 18 Speaking, 22 Writing, 18 Reading, 18 Listening; Pearson PTE Academic: 58 Overall with 58 Speaking, 50 Writing, 50 Reading, 50 Listening; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 176 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing, 169 Reading, 169 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 105-110