Covering a range of Asian legal systems and societies, the Graduate Diploma in Asian Law (GDipAsianLaw) offers insights into laws, institutions and their reform and practices that determine how governments, businesses and broader stakeholders interact within and across borders. It’s ideal for lawyers and other professionals dealing with Asian legal systems in commercial, legal or policy capacities, or for researchers and scholars interested in Asia. As a student, you’ll have access to the Asian Law Centre – Australia’s first and largest centre devoted to developing understandings of Asian laws and legal systems. Course structure Students must complete four subjects from the prescribed list. Students who do not have a law degree from a common law jurisdiction or any prior legal studies are also expected to complete the two-day preliminary subject Australian Legal Process and Legal Institutions. Subject timing and format The Melbourne Law Masters program has been designed around the busy schedules of working professionals. Subjects are offered from February to December each year. Most subjects are taught intensively, giving you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the subject content. Intensive subjects are typically taught over five days, either from Monday–Friday or Wednesday–Tuesday, excluding the weekend. This intensive format enables students from interstate or overseas to fly to Melbourne to attend class. Semester-length subjects are generally taught for two hours in the evening each week during the semester. Subjects are taught in an interactive seminar style and class sizes normally range from 20 to 30 students. Duration As a student, you will need to enrol in at least one subject per semester and will have a maximum of two years to complete the course, including any leave of absence. As a student in the Graduate Diploma of Asian Law, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of Asian law, including: The legal systems of East and South East Asia in their social, political and economic context How Asian lawyers, business people, legislators and leaders may respond to particular legal issues The relevance of different Asian legal experiences in Australia. You’ll also develop skills in critical analysis and the ability to interpret and transmit your ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences, including clients.