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Program Overview
Master of Legal Practice
About the course
This course is structured primarily for people who have fulfilled the requirements of a law degree and who have been admitted to practice, usually in another country, and have been advised by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia to undertake extra units of study in order to be admitted to practise law in this State.
By studying a Master of Legal Practice, you will graduate ready to practise in WA. You'll learn from world-class professors at a top 100 university and study with the next generation of leaders in legal practice, government, business and the not-for-profit sector. Graduates of this program can apply for admission as a lawyer with the Legal Practice Board of WA. Further requirements for admission may be set by the Legal Practice Board.
Quick details
- Status: Available
- Locations:
- Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
- Delivery: On-campus
- Starting dates: Semester 1, Semester 2
- Level of study: Postgraduate
- Course Code: 21560
- CRICOS code: M
- Full time/part time duration: Up to 2 years, with possible reduction depending on recognised prior learning.
- Degrees course is available in: Master of Legal Practice
Important dates
- Intake Periods: Not available in 2025
- Application Open: Not available in 2025
- Application Close: Not available in 2025
- Refer to Admissions Requirements for information on eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
- Custom - Group A:
- LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering (6)
- LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions (6)
- Custom - Group B:
- Take unit(s) to the value of 48-96 points, as advised by the Law School, and as required by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia:
- LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering (6)
- LAWS4102 Criminal Law (6)
- LAWS4103 Contract (6)
- LAWS4104 Property Law (6)
- LAWS4106 Torts (6)
- LAWS4107 Land Law (6)
- LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law (6)
- LAWS4110 Legal Interpretation (6)
- LAWS5101 Constitutional Law (6)
- LAWS5102 Administrative Law (6)
- LAWS5103 Equity and Trusts (6)
- LAWS5104 Corporations Law (6)
- LAWS5105 Remedies (6)
- LAWS5107 Evidence (6)
- LAWS5108 Professional and Ethical Practice (6)
- LAWS5109 Ethical Dispute Resolution (6)
- LAWS5115 Procedure (6)
- Take unit(s) to the value of 48-96 points, as advised by the Law School, and as required by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia:
- Custom - Group C:
- Take remaining unit(s) to a total of 96 points:
- LAWS5111 Corporate Environmental and Social Governance (6)
- LAWS5114 International Environmental Law (6)
- LAWS5117 Advanced Evidence and Proof (6)
- LAWS5118 Family Law (6)
- LAWS5132 Income Taxation Law (6)
- LAWS5144 Mining and Energy Law (6)
- LAWS5150 Intellectual Property Law (6)
- LAWS5165 Public International Law (6)
- LAWS5167 Comparative Legal Method (6)
- LAWS5181 Health Law and Policy (6)
- LAWS5209 Advanced Public Law (6)
- LAWS5219 International Criminal Law (6)
- LAWS5220 International Humanitarian Law (6)
- LAWS5223 Theories for Contemporary Criminal Justice (6)
- LAWS5226 International Human Rights Law (6)
- LAWS5254 International Trade Law (6)
- LAWS5261 Planning Law (6)
- LAWS5305 Mediation: Practice and Skills (6)
- LAWS5358 Innovations in Lawyering (6)
- LAWS5360 Employment Law (6)
- LAWS5503 Conflict of Laws (6)
- LAWS5517 Mining Law (6)
- LAWS5521 Climate Change Law (6)
- LAWS5528 Unjust Enrichment and Restitution (6)
- LAWS5532 Energy Agreements: Oil and Gas, Alternative Energy and Sustainability (6)
- LAWS5540 Environmental Protection Law (6)
- LAWS5541 Equity Capital Markets & Securities Regulation (6)
- LAWS5576 International Commercial Arbitration (6)
- LAWS5590 Water Resources Law (6)
- LAWS5694 Research Paper I (6)
- LAWS5695 Research Paper II (12)
- LAWS5813 Legal Issues for Not-for-Profit Entities (6)
- Take remaining unit(s) to a total of 96 points:
Admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) an assessment of this qualification by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia that outlines which units are required to practice.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5. For more information visit ELC requirements.
Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
Annual course fee
2025
Full-Fee Paying Place $40,400.00
For Full-Fee Paying places, students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL).
Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.
Visit the Fee Calculator and select your course type to find out more. Fees are subject to annual indexation.
More information on how fees are calculated.
Fee calculator
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
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Cost of living
There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.
International Student Fees
Annual course fee
2025
$47,600.00
Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load.
Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.
Find out more about international student tuition fees and visit the fee calculator for the relevant course fees.
Fees are subject to annual indexation.
Fee calculator
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Search Scholarships
Cost of living
There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.
Careers and further study
Explore the career opportunities available to you.
Career Opportunities
The Master of Legal Practice provides graduates with the accreditation required to practise as a solicitor or barrister in Western Australia. Graduates can apply for admission as a lawyer with the Legal Practice Board of WA, subject to fulfilling any further requirements for admission that may be set by the Board.
Further study
- Master of Laws
- Master of Resources and International Commercial Law
- Master of International Law
Meet the staff
Course Coordinator Associate Professor Meredith Blake
Associate Professor Meredith Blake is the Course Coordinator of the Master of Legal Practice.
Western Australia's premier Law School
The UWA Law School is ranked in the top 150 law schools in the world for Law and Legal Studies (QS 2025). You will join and contribute to 90 years of excellence: we are the first law school established in WA and the fifth oldest in Australia.
Our graduates include a Prime Minister, a Governor of Western Australia, State Ministers, Justices of the Supreme Court of WA, a Young Australian of the Year, Rhodes Scholars, and more.
While we have a long and proud history, we're also a closely-knit, creative and progressive Law School, fostering critical thought, ethical scholarship and practice, a deep connection to our Indigenous past and present, and supportive student culture based upon wellbeing and inclusion.
