Corporate & Commercial Law
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Australia.
🇦🇺 1.5–2 years (coursework) · February (Semester 1)
Masters in Law (LLM) in Australia
An LLM is a one-year postgraduate law degree to specialise in areas such as corporate, international, IP or technology law. Here is how studying it in Australia works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 1 universities compared
- From ₹96 lakh – ₹1.11 crore
- Intakes: February (Semester 1)
- Post-study work
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Masters in Law (LLM) in Australia: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Law (LLM) in Australia usually takes 1.5–2 years (coursework). On our list, 1 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹96 lakh – ₹1.11 crore (Bond) to ₹96 lakh – ₹1.11 crore (Bond). After graduating: subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD).
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Masters in Law (LLM) in Australia at a glance
- Duration
- 1.5–2 years (coursework)
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ AUD 30,000 – 55,000 per year
- Living costs
- Living-cost evidence at the current Home Affairs rate, plus OSHC health cover
- Typical budget
- ₹25–45 lakh per year
- Intakes
- February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2), some November
- English tests
- IELTS, PTE or TOEFL (Duolingo not accepted for the visa)
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE is almost never required for coursework master's programs
- Post-study work
- Subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD)
Overview
Why study Law (LLM) in Australia?
An LLM is a one-year postgraduate law degree to specialise in areas such as corporate, international, IP or technology law.
Australia offers post-study work visa of 2–3 years, two main intakes (February and July) and strong demand in healthcare, engineering, IT and accounting.
Universities
Universities for Law (LLM) in Australia
Sorted by total cost for the whole program, in rupees.
Specialisations
Popular Law (LLM) specialisations
International Law
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Australia.
Intellectual Property
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Australia.
Technology & Data Law
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Australia.
Human Rights
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Australia.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: LLB (3-year or 5-year integrated)
- Bachelor's: Practising advocates
- Prerequisite: Law degree
- Prerequisite: Strong academic record and writing
- English: IELTS, PTE or TOEFL (Duolingo not accepted for the visa)
- GRE/GMAT: GRE is almost never required for coursework master's programs
Careers
Careers after Law (LLM) in Australia
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Australia offers post-study work visa of 2–3 years. Typical roles afterwards include Associate (law firm, after qualifying locally), In-house Legal Counsel and Compliance Officer.
On our list: Bond.
From ₹96 lakh – ₹1.11 crore at Bond up to ₹96 lakh – ₹1.11 crore, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept LLB (3-year or 5-year integrated) and practising advocates, with law degree and strong academic record and writing, plus IELTS, PTE or TOEFL (Duolingo not accepted for the visa).
Subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD). During your studies: 48 hours per fortnight during study periods.
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