Program Overview

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Master of Laws / Master of Business Administration (Law)

The Master of Laws / Master of Business Administration (Law) is a postgraduate double degree program that allows students to pair the breadth of knowledge from an MBA with advanced study of the law. This program is designed for practicing lawyers seeking to enhance their business and management knowledge and skills, as well as executives from a non-legal background who wish to enhance their business and management knowledge and increase their understanding of legal concepts and topics.

Overview

The LLM MBA (Law) provides students with the knowledge and practical skills to be effective in a contemporary business environment. Students will learn to identify opportunities and build a network with peers from a range of corporations, governments, and NGOs. This double degree program is open to law and non-law graduates and can be studied part-time to accommodate full-time work.

Key Features

• Put theory into practice: The LLM MBA (Law) provides the knowledge and practical skills to be effective in a contemporary business environment.
• Become highly sought after in the legal sector: Understanding how to tackle challenges in the legal sector will set students apart from other professionals in their industry.
• Advance your knowledge: Students will develop an advanced and contemporary understanding of one or more areas of legal study.

Why Study at UNSW?

• Join two of Australias top-ranked faculties: UNSW Law is ranked in the top 15 law schools globally, and the AGSM MBA program is also home to Australias top postgraduate program.
• Tap into our professional development resources: Students will have access to services and resources provided by the dedicated career development centre and unlock the global alumni network.
• Drill down and start building your specialisation: Students can curate their study plan based on electives that interest them, with the option to specialise in a particular field.

Who Should Choose This Double Degree?

This program is suitable for practicing lawyers seeking to enhance their business and management knowledge and skills, as well as executives from a non-legal background who wish to enhance their business and management knowledge and increase their understanding of legal concepts and topics.

Entry Requirements

To meet the MBA (Law) entry requirements, students will need to have a strong undergraduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of professional or managerial work experience. Applicants must also meet the UNSW LLM entry requirements, which include:

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Honours
• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) obtained through either a double degree program or a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a minimum 4-year duration
• A Postgraduate degree in law or a relevant cognate discipline
• A Bachelor degree in a relevant cognate discipline AND at least two years of documented relevant professional experience

English Language Requirements

If English isnt the students first language, they may be required to provide evidence that their English language ability meets the requirements. Students can prove this by providing evidence that they meet one or more of the following criteria:

• English language tests and university English courses
• Prior study in the medium of English
• Other qualifications

Program Structure

The LLM MBA (Law) program comprises 15 courses, totalling 90 units of credit, and is designed to be studied part-time to accommodate full-time employment. Students will complete a combination of core courses, electives, and optional specialisations to tailor their studies to their interests and career aspirations.

Full Program Structure

This program contains a total of 90 UOC and can be completed in 2.5 years with part-time study. Students must complete:

• Master of Business Administration (Law): 54 UOC through a combination of core courses and law electives
• Master of Laws: 36 UOC through a combination of core courses, electives, and an optional specialisation

Future Careers

Graduates of AGSMs LLM MBA (Law) program will have an extensive network to draw on to progress their careers. This double degree opens doors to leading positions in highly regarded legal and business institutions across Australia and globally. Potential careers include:

• Business Administration Manager
• Chief Compliance Officer
• Chief Legal Officer
• Business/Legal Consultant
• Corporate Governance Advisor
• General Counsel
• Legal Analyst
• Legal Operations Manager
• Mergers and Acquisitions Manager
• Project Manager
• Policy Advisor or Consultant
• Regulatory Affairs Manager
• Risk Management Director
• Senior Government Leader
• Senior Management Roles

Fees & Scholarships

The 2026 indicative first-year full fee is $46,000, and the 2026 indicative full fee to complete the degree is $86,500. At UNSW, over $83 million in scholarships are awarded each year to support students from all walks of life. Students can explore the range of scholarships, prizes, and awards available to support their journey.