Working with lecturers who are leaders in their fields, and fellow students from Australia and around the world, you’ll have a unique opportunity to gain advanced understanding of construction law and its interaction with the commerce and practice of the industry. As a Master of Construction Law student, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of construction law, including: Common law principles and statutory regimes that impact upon construction and related projects in Australia and the relationship of such laws with the technical and commercial underpinnings of the industry The international aspects of construction law and practice, including comparisons with that applicable in Australia The principles underpinning the drafting of construction contracts and amendment of standard-form construction contracts The avoidance, management and resolution of construction claims and disputes, and Key ongoing debates relating to construction law and practice.

Applicants must have completed: A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, at honours standard, or equivalent or A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, or equivalent and two years of documented relevant professional experience or An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and two years of documented relevant professional experience or An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline; and successful completion of four subjects in a cognate graduate diploma and one year of documented relevant professional experience.