The Master of Private Law (MPrivateLaw) gives you the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the core areas of law that are fundamentally important to commercial practice. As a student, you’ll have a unique opportunity to gain an advanced understanding of the current issues and developments that are vitally important to lawyers involved in commercial litigation and commercial transactions, including contract law, the law of torts, equity, restitution, trusts and remedies. It’s available for both law and non-law graduates and the flexible structure makes it ideal for working professionals looking to immerse themselves in the study of private law. Course Structure Students must complete eight subjects in total. Students who do not have a law degree from a common law jurisdiction must complete Fundamentals of the Common Law, as well as seven subjects from the prescribed list. Students with a law degree from a common law jurisdiction must complete at least seven subjects from the prescribed list and may choose an eighth subject from those available in the Melbourne Law Masters (excluding Fundamentals of the Common Law). As a Master of Private Law student, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law, including: The rules and principles governing contractual dealings, equitable doctrines, civil wrongs and private law remedies The theories and policies that underpin those common law and equitable principles and relevant statutory interventions Challenges that arise in the application of those rules and principles in particular transactions and in litigation Current debates on the nature, basis and potential reform of private law doctrines.