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LLM in Australia?
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Nobu 
 Joined: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 4 |
LLM in Australia?
Hello! seems like nobody elso go to Australia!,not Melbourne at least. So, I like to share views/experience on application to Australia so far, anybody else to go to melbourne or else there?Sun Jan 23, 2005 04:47 AM Bye bye! |
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Lena 
 Joined: 23 Jan 2005 Posts: 10 |
Re: LLM in Australia?
Hi Nobu, I am also planning on an LLM in Australia, either in Sydney or in melbourne. I guess both cities are nice, I have never been there. Well, actually Sydney is probably more exciting. I will probably apply to both. You?
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| Nobu
Joined: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 4 |
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Hi Lena! Nice meet somebody else interested in Australian LL.M.!I think I only will apply to Melborne friend of me was there and it appears a very beautiful city. Sydney for me is probably a little to o big and also I dont anybody went there.
Wed Jan 26, 2005 08:22 PM |
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| Lena
Joined: 23 Jan 2005 Posts: 10 |
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Hi Nobu, Yes I heard that Melbourne is supposed tobe really idyllic city but Sydney should be alittle more bustling, friends told me they have a teriffic cultural and nightlife so I think I will definitely apply to both places.
Sat Jan 29, 2005 02:19 AM |
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Pierre_99
 Joined: 16 Jan 2005 Posts: 9 |
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Hi Lena! Nice to meet someone else who is headed for Sydney, I expect it to be great there from all every tell me. So you have heard already something from the university or still need to apply?
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I live in Australia. I am doing an LLM in Australia. I have studied at numerous universities and live in various locations. Wed Feb 02, 2005 04:39 AM Any questions feel free to ask. |
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| shireenso
Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Posts: 4 |
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hi! nice to see ppl helping around! Wed Feb 02, 2005 07:04 PM I'd like to ask which universities are most reputed in Sydney and Melbourne ? univeristy of sydney/ UNSW? Do u know if they accept 2nd lower class students from Hong Kong? or which school would you recommend? |
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| Lena
Joined: 23 Jan 2005 Posts: 10 |
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Hey melbdude, nice to see that you made your way the board despite all the odds ;-). Yes, actually I have the same question: Which university in Sydney would you prefer and how about the housing prices, are they as high as in NYC or London?Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:36 PM L |
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Hello, Thu Feb 03, 2005 03:40 PM If I were coming to Australia I would definitely choose Melbourne over Sydney. It is one of the best cities in the world for students. I think it is rated in the top 3. It has also been voted the world's most liveable city. If you are wanting to study an LLM a lot depends on whether you want to do it by thesis or by subject. It also depends upon what area you want to specialise in. Different universities have different professors with different expertise. The best universities in Melboure are Monash University and the University of Melbourne. Here is a story about Monash. monash.edu.au/news/monashmemo/stories/20050202/deb… Both of those universities always win world class competitions and students end up with scholarships to Oxford and Cambridge. They also head of to Harvard etc for postgraduate studies. All the other universities in Melbourne are DEFINITELY inferior. Sydney is more expensive than Melbourne, it costs twice as much to buy a house or pay rent there. There is absolutely nothing in Sydney that is not in Melbourne. Melbourne is a much better place in which to live. The only advantage that Sydney has is the Harbour, Opera House and Bridge. But you can see these on a weekend trip. In Sydney the best universities are University of Sydney or University of NSW. The advantage of Monash is that it is a genuine international university with 7 or 8 campuses in Melbourne alone and then more in Malaysia, South Africa, London and Italy. University of Melbourne has a huge LLM program 150 subjects to choose from. Fees are more expensive though and Monash is better for research whereas Melbourne has a large choice of subjects. Having said that, the Monash subjects seem to be more interesting. I can't find anything that I am interested in studying at Melbourne even though they have 150 subjects on offer. Melbourne is terrible in terms of weather. The weather always chances. But apart from that students love it here. |
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| Lena
Joined: 23 Jan 2005 Posts: 10 |
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Hi Melbdude! Thank you for your long answer, that was very helpful! I have applied to both Sydney and Melbourne so I still have some time to decide. I have heard very good things about both cities but, like you point out, Melbourne is supposed to be more beautiful and more of a student city. On the other hand I heard many things about the Sydney nightlife (clubs and bars and so on) which is said to be amazing. Anyway, its good to know that I cannot really make a bad choice with those two cities..Fri Feb 04, 2005 02:38 PM Lena |
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"More than 150,000 students choose vibrant Australia as a destination to study. Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and CONSTANTLY ranked as the world's most liveable city. Sat Feb 05, 2005 02:01 PM Born from a blend of Aisan and European lifestyles, Melbourne is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. It offers fantastic diversity, from Chinatown in the city centre to the Italian flavour of Lygon Streetm the Vietnamese restaurants of Victoria Street or the bohemian feel of St Kilda. Internationally acclaimed festivals, bustling markets adn sophisticated shopping strips, combing with world-class sporting events, exciting musical and theatre productions, exhibitions and galleries all make Melboure the bet place in the world to live and study. " blah blah blah Victorian universities (generally, including La Trobe) are internationally recognised for their quality teaching, high academic standards and provision of supportive study environments. In addition, their graduates are some of the most sought-after in the national and international career market. e.g. Within the legal fraternity alone Monash law graduates hold some of the most senior judicial positions in Victoria, including the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Chief Magistrate, Chief Judge of the County Court, President of the Victorian Civill and Administrative Tribunal, Chief Magistrate of the Victorian Children's Court as well as the current Victorian Solicitor-General and the State Coroner. In Australia and around the world other notable Monash alumni hold senior positions in goverment, the media, and entertainment industries, governing bodies including the United Nations and World Bank and multinational organisations. Many politicians including the deputy prime minister of Australia hold law degrees from Monash. A postgraduate qualification from Monash law will build your personal and professional skills and expand your career horizons." |
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| Lena
Joined: 23 Jan 2005 Posts: 10 |
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That does indeed sound like the right place to go, thanks again. By the way, are you from melbourne yourseld? IS it common among Australian students to do an LLM? I just know that most Americans do a JD instead of anLLM so I was wondering if it were the same in Australia.Mon Feb 07, 2005 02:51 PM L |
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| Account deleted | Re: Re: Also LLM in Australia?
The JD has only been around in Australia for a very short time. Perhaps less than five years. It is the equivalent of an undergraduate degree, which we call an LLB here. People who do the JD already have a degree in something other than law and they wish to be admitted as soon as possible. It is more expensive than the LLB and no better. Mon Feb 07, 2005 05:13 PM The JD is a program that gets you admitted to practice Law in Australia. The LLM generally does not do that. The LLM is merely a legal qualification. I have lived in Australia all my life and in different parts of Australia. I have a brother in Sydney and have been there hundreds of times. Personally I would consider not studying in Melbourne OR Sydney if I was coming to Australia but you never asked me that question. Yes, now I live in Melbourne. If you have any more specific questions I will answer them. |
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| Lena
Joined: 23 Jan 2005 Posts: 10 |
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Interesting, I never thought of other places you are right, where would you go then if you were to choose a place in Australia to do an LLM?
Mon Feb 07, 2005 05:24 PM |
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| amy22
Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 1 |
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hey happy to know that there are so may on the line preceeding me...i 've decided to choose australia for my LLM ...but still want to find out if australia would want me...
Wed Feb 09, 2005 06:16 PM |
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| Lena
Joined: 23 Jan 2005 Posts: 10 |
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Hi Amy! Where have you applied so far?
Wed Feb 09, 2005 06:41 PM |
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| Account deleted | Re: Re: Also LLM in Australia?
Hello Amy, Sun Feb 13, 2005 03:19 PM If you told us which uni you were from and what marks you got i might be able to tell you which universities would accept you in Austraila. P.s. I replied to your private email to me and never got a response. P.p.s. I don't think I will be coming back again. IF anyone wants to ask me questions they can. melbdude26@hotmail.com |
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Guido
 Joined: 13 Jan 2005 Posts: 7 |
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Hi everybody! Mon Feb 21, 2005 05:40 PM I am thinking of taking up a LLM program (preferably IP Law) at one of Australia's universities - Melbourne Uni would be my first choice as regards reputation and location. I have obtained a copy about the LLM program and recommend to get one too if you intend to apply - it contains all information you possibly need! I have a law degree from a university in Austria and I was wondering whether anyone could assist me with regard to entry requirements and academic record - the denominations are totally puzzling to me... does anyone have an idea how to "convert" the Austrian assessment-system to see whether the criteria are meet? Is it hard to get a place at Melbourne Uni? Does anyone have any experience with universities in Brisbane (would also be an option for me)? Thank you guys! Guido |
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| conrad
Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Posts: 2 |
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Given the representation from Melbourne (Monash in particular), I thought that I should represent Sydney (Univ of Sydney in particular). For those of you who are not aware, there is a well known rivalry between the two cities (not only in footy!). As a Canadian, who did an LLM in Australia, I will try to provide an uncontentious yet informative opinion.Wed Feb 23, 2005 06:30 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 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). True, Melbourne may be more "livable," but I wasn't particularly impresed with the city. I preferred the warmer weather, beaches and the larger, more scenic metropolitan city of Sydney. The harbour is also one of the most beautiful in the world. |
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| nualwan
Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Posts: 4 |
LLM in Australia
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. Please help me for this enquiry. Thank you.Thu Jun 02, 2005 07:48 AM |
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shakiil
 Joined: 04 Mar 2006 Posts: 1 |
LLM in Australia
well this is shakil from pak n this is my last year in LL.B n i m interested to get the addmission in Australia for LL.M. i have heard about the same from many people thats y i m applying or availing this opportunity for having the admission.Sun Mar 05, 2006 07:22 PM |
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| Mohammad Abdullah khan
Joined: 26 Mar 2006 Posts: 1 |
LLM in Australia?
should I get admission in LLM, where vast oppertunities in all the feield of study are available. Some one could not be return thursty without taking some drops from educational ocean. Australian are much reputed in educational reforms and research enhancement. Though I have not obtained any degree from any australian University, but the students taken any discription, prase it much.Mon Mar 27, 2006 08:18 AM thanks to all readers. Abdullah Mohammad Khan |
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| ramesh
Joined: 16 Nov 2006 Posts: 1 |
scop of LLM in Australia?
Hello!Fri Nov 17, 2006 10:56 AM hi it's me ramesh.I have done LLM in INDIA in 06. I want to come in australia. So, plz tell me ,What scope of LLM in AUS |
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| ARIYA
Joined: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 10 |
scope of LLM in Australia?
hey,Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:07 AM i am currently doing a LLM at Latrobe.I would not hesitate to recommend this programme for the students who seeks a programme In Aus.You can select units on either conflict resolution or global business law to complete the programme.if you search the rankings of the uni's in Aus latrobe is among the best uni's. Cheers! |
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| quietman76
Joined: 26 Nov 2006 Posts: 4 |
scope of LLM in Australia?
Hi allMon Nov 27, 2006 05:45 PM I graduated from the National Economics University of Vietnam years ago. Now I want to find a course of LLM or MA in International Business/Commerce Law with non -1st law certificate required. Is there anyone course like that in Australia? Looking forward to any reply and thanks in advance [Edited by quietman76 on 28 Nov 2006] |
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