Master your legal knowledge across a range of employment sectors If you are a Law graduate who wishes to further develop your knowledge of the law in your own particular field, then the Master of Legal Studies lets you tailor your studies to meet your individual learning requirements. The course has been specifically developed to meet the growing demand for law graduates with a comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks of their particular area in either the public or private sector. An extremely flexible degree, you can choose to complete your studies either entirely by coursework, or via a mix of coursework and a minor research project or dissertation. Whether you are from an insurance, HR, finance or administrative employment background you are encouraged to incorporate your existing sector knowledge and experience into your studies in order to meet your specific learning and career objectives. Study a Master of Legal Studies at UC and you will: gain a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of focused areas of legal studies and current legal issues reflect critically on legal theory identify, research, evaluate and synthesise relevant factual, complex legal and policy issues, drawing on a range of sources apply legal reasoning and research to generate appropriate responses to legal issues. Work Integrated Learning A key component of the Master of Legal Studies is to undertake a specialised real-world research project or dissertation of your choosing, which will enhance your employability and ensure you are armed with the right mix of skills and knowledge to take a confident leap into your future career in law. Career opportunities Opportunities exist for Master of Legal Studies graduates to expand their skills and understanding of the legal framework. Some job roles which graduates of the course might undertake include: Legal studies teacher Insurance professional HR director Banking professional Finance director General manager Public servant