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Pierre_99


Joined: 16 Jan 2005
Posts: 9
LLM in Sydney
Sun Jan 16, 2005 11:04 PM
Hello everybody!
I amplanning on an LLM in Sydney, does anybody have any experience with the programs there or wants to go there as well? Which university is the best one etc? Your help is appreciated!
Cheers!
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Re: LLM in Sydney
Mon Jan 17, 2005 01:10 AM
University of New South Wales is the best. University of Sydney is almost as good. After that, UTS is probably third but it is a long, long way behind the first two, even if you do one of their specialty subjects.
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Cat


Joined: 21 Jan 2005
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Re: LLM in Sydney
Sat Jan 22, 2005 10:41 PM
Im interested in applying to Sydney too. Ive heard the reputation is great and they have a great method of classification - ie. you get the masters based on the subjects you choose eg environmental, PIL etc so you have a lot of control as to what you do. Be careful you apply to the right one though as there are a few in Sydney.
Good luck applying :D
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Pierre_99


Joined: 16 Jan 2005
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Re: LLM in Sydney
Sun Jan 23, 2005 03:38 AM
Hi Cat!
Good to meet you! So yes I know are different Universities in Sydney, you have any idea which one is advisable? Where you apply?
P.S.: Is this really you on the picture....?
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Cat


Joined: 21 Jan 2005
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Re: LLM in Sydney
Wed Jan 26, 2005 05:05 PM
its the university of sydney, the others are in sydney but the reputation is not so good.

Yes its me!
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jack

Joined: 11 Jan 2005
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Re: LLM in Sydney
Wed Jan 26, 2005 09:07 PM
I, too, am planning to apply to U. of Sydney. Is the program well recognized in the UK and/or the rest of Eurpope? I have also applied to LLM programs in London, but thought a year in Sydney would be great.
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Cat


Joined: 21 Jan 2005
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Re: LLM in Sydney
Wed Jan 26, 2005 11:18 PM
Im currently studying in London but dont want to continue to do an LLM here as I love travelling and combining it with studying is a ideal for me. Im applying all over Europe as well as SA and AUS. As far as Sydney's reputation in Europe Im not too sure but as its one of the better Aussie ones I think that it will carry well world-wide. Where are you now? :)
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jack

Joined: 11 Jan 2005
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Re: LLM in Sydney
Thu Jan 27, 2005 04:53 AM
Thanks for the information. Right now, I live and work in sunny Los Angeles. Do you, or anyone else, have any information about Univ. of New South Wales in Sydney?
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Pierre_99


Joined: 16 Jan 2005
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Re: LLM in Sydney
Thu Jan 27, 2005 02:18 PM
As far as I know LLMs from Australia have a fairly good reputation in Europe, after all its an English speaking country..
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soladm@yahoo.com

Joined: 21 Jan 2005
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Re: LLM in Sydney
Thu Jan 27, 2005 03:40 PM
Hello everybody!
I amplanning on an LLM in Sydney, does anybody have any experience with the programs there or wants to go there as well? Which university is the best one etc? Your help is appreciated!
Cheers!
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Pierre_99


Joined: 16 Jan 2005
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Re: LLM in Sydney
Wed Feb 02, 2005 09:34 PM
Well thanks soladm@yahoo.com, that was a helpful comment...
;-)
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Bluna

Joined: 02 Feb 2005
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Re: LLM in Sydney
Thu Feb 03, 2005 08:34 PM
As far as i know the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have an very good reputation. They are ranked high in the Asiaweek ranking as well.
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conrad

Joined: 22 Feb 2005
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Re: LLM in Sydney
Wed Feb 23, 2005 04:49 PM
I attended the LLM program at the University of Sydney. I would recommend it. The University of Sydney (not Western Sydney or other Uni's in Sydney) is well recognized as the leading law school in Australia. It is also the oldest. UNSW and Melbourne are also top law schools. I applied and was accepted to Sydney and Melbourne, as well as Edinburgh and Manchester in the U.K. I did not apply to UNSW (I was not interested). I choose Sydney over Melbourne (and the others) for the following three reasons:

First, Sydney tuition was more affordable (esp. than Melbourne). Second, the Sydney program offered incredible flexibility and selection in course offerings and international study opportunities. I completed my LLM in one year with studies in Germany, China, and of course Sydney (check out the website for the details on Sydney's programs abroad). Thirdly, Sydney in my opinion is a more beautiful and dynamic city (esp. vs. Melbourne - although I am a big Australian Open tennis fan - it was definitely worth the weekend trip over). I preferred the warmer weather, beaches and the resources that this large metropolitan city provided. The harbour is also one of the most beautiful in the world.

My only reservations do not concern the program as much as the city and the country. First, Sydney is not a cheap place to live, although I found it comparable to any large international city in the western world. Second, as a foreigner, I would not recommend doing an LLM in Australia as a means to gain access to the job market there. A one year program will not get you permanent residency(anymore), and firms rarely consider foreigners for positions if they do not have permanent residency or 3-5 years of legal experience. As a Canadian (part of the British Commonwealth) not even I could gain permanent residency there nor could I get a job interview. I am currently an Adjunct Law Lecturer at a top university in Canada (just started), with a B.A. (Hons), JD, LLM, yet many medium to large Sydney firms (which I believe are narrow minded and elitist) would only really consider Australian graduates.

I hope this helps you all. I wish you all the best in your LLM endeavours.
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bucefalo

Joined: 22 Feb 2005
Posts: 27
Re: LLM in Sydney
Wed Feb 23, 2005 06:26 PM
What about IP law in Sydney's curriculum of studies?
Is it possible to get an LL.M. in that specific field?
Thanx.
Gian
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Kulanski


Joined: 05 Feb 2005
Posts: 40
Re: Re: LLM in Sydney
Wed Feb 23, 2005 06:58 PM
Just use the LLM program search (top section of the site). University of Technology, Sydney, offers an LLM in IP.
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Kulanski


Joined: 05 Feb 2005
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Re: Re: Re: LLM in Sydney
Wed Feb 23, 2005 07:00 PM
www.llm-guide.com/llm-program-search

You can search by subject, try advanced search.
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akhwand

Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Posts: 1
Re: LLM in Sydney
Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:44 PM
hi everyone!
i am from pakistan and am planing to get admission in LLM in australia.can anyone help me on this? which is the best school for LLM there.i will be greatful to him/her.
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sammyo

Joined: 29 Mar 2005
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Re: LLM in Sydney
Wed Mar 30, 2005 07:18 AM
The best law schools in Australia are Melbourne, Uni of New South Wales, Uni of Sydney and ANU.
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nualwan

Joined: 01 Jun 2005
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LLM in Australia
Thu Jun 02, 2005 06:46 AM
I’m a Thai lawyer having a LL.B from Thai University. I am interested in doing LLM in Australia. I got a partial scholarship from my company so my budget is very tight. I wonder if you have LLM that I can learn 1 semester by on-line and the other semester I can go study in Australia by myself for 6 months. Anyone knows abt this kind of program at all? Please help me out. Thank you.
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patrm

Joined: 09 Jun 2005
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Re: LLM in Australia
Fri Jun 10, 2005 03:37 AM
Deakin University (Melb) will let you do an online LLM.

Go to www.deakin.edu.au/buslaw/law/postgrad/llm_online.p…
and
www.deakin.edu.au/buslaw/law/postgrad/index.php

Syd Uni, Melb Uni and ANU are the top three.
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patrm

Joined: 09 Jun 2005
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Re: LLM in Sydney
Fri Jun 10, 2005 03:39 AM
nualwan: Deakin Law School in Melb will also let you do the LLM part on line and part on campus.
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Advokate

Joined: 12 Sep 2005
Posts: 2
Re: LLM in Sydney
Tue Sep 13, 2005 10:55 AM
Hi Friends,
I am a Lawyer from India having three years of Bar experience.I am interested in doing my masters from Autralia and also want to settle down there in Australia.
Friends Please guide me to choose the University and the specialisation to do my LL.M in Australia.
Hows the job opportunity there once we complete our LL.M in International Business Laws or International Commercial Laws or Intellectual Property Rights..
Expecting your speedy reply so as to make myself ready to apply to the Universities as per your guidance.
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LordWilberforce

Joined: 03 Oct 2005
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Re: LLM in Sydney
Fri Oct 07, 2005 02:36 PM
This reply is specifically in response to Advokate; I think it is important to clarifiy issues relating to professional qualification and immigration in Australia.

I broadly agree with the comments by Conrad the Canadian, in this thread (above), with the exception that I think the strongest three law schools in Australia at the moment are ANU, Melbourne and Sydney. Please see my detailed comments on the LLMs at those schools under "LLM Rankings - Australia" at www.llm-guide.com/board/5203

The question of what specialization to take is up to you, Advokate. Unless you have some idea of which areas of law are of particular interest to you, you're unlikely to be (a) admitted to an LLM programme and (b) successful in one, even if you are admitted. That said, mining, energy & construction are hot at the moment, as is domestic M&A, and China deals.

But there are two very important points to make about your plans -

(a) Doing an LLM in Australia is insufficient to get Permanent Residence. If you wish to live and work in Australia, you will need to satisfy requirements under the Family, Business, Spouse, Humanitarian or Sponsored Work Visa requirements. Lawyers are not currently being accepted under the General Skilled Migration programme because Australia already has plenty of lawyers!

For further details, check the Department of Immigration web site at www.immi.gov.au/immigration.htm

(b) You should also be aware that an Australian LLM does fulfil either the academic OR the vocational qualifications required to practise in Australia. As an Indian-qualified LLB, you're likely to have to complete significant additional study.

For details, you'd be best to contact the Law Society of New South Wales at www.lawsociety.com.au

I hope that this does not disappoint you but it will be easier for you to plan if you have all the information. Good luck with your plans. Ironically, I'd love to work in India some day!

[Edited 07 Aug 2006 by Admin]
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LordWilberforce

Joined: 03 Oct 2005
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Re: LLM in Sydney
Fri Oct 07, 2005 02:41 PM
Oops, there was a typo there.

To clarify, I meant:

(b) You should also be aware that an Australian LLM does NOT fulfil either the academic OR the vocational qualifications required to practise in Australia. As an Indian-qualified LLB, you're likely to have to complete significant additional study.
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H2Oteng

Joined: 30 Jul 2006
Posts: 1
Re: LLM in Sydney
Mon Jul 31, 2006 06:35 AM
Hello everybody, i'm in Shanghai, China and planing to do LLM in Sydney. i'm quite interested in International Law.
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