Master of Laws (Commercial Law)

Overview

• Commercial law is an essential part of legal practice, ensuring regulation of small business, large industries, consumer protection, and promoting economic stability. Staying current in the field of commercial law best practice is important, to ensure you’re equipped with the knowledge needed to navigate the field as it is today.
• Within UniSQ’s Master of Laws, you will complete two core courses focused on research skills, four elective courses focusing on various areas of commercial law and a choice of one free-standing elective across the degree.
• The Commercial Law specialisation explores international business law, taxation law, property conveyancing, competition and consumer law, commercial litigation, and mediation.
• You can select to study a course that includes the necessary training to assist you to become a Nationally Accredited Mediator under the National Mediator Accreditation Standards (NMAS) and enable progression to register with an Australian Recognised Mediator Body.
• Complete the Master of Laws (Commercial Law) in one year when studying full-time or two years part-time and study completely online to upskill while balancing work or family commitments. Options to fast-track your study are available.

Career outcomes

As a graduate of the Master of Laws (Commercial Law) you will have the necessary knowledge to pursue careers in legal practice, business and beyond. Some of the career opportunities may include: corporate lawyer, contract manager/administrator, mergers and acquisitions specialist, banking and finance lawyer, commercial litigation lawyer, intellectual property lawyer, arbitrator or mediator, or advisory positions in government, corporate or NGOs.