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General Information |
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| University name | University of Tasmania |
| Dean's message | Read the Message from the Dean |
| Date established | 1890 |
| Date law school established | 1893 |
| Address | Private Bag 89 Hobart TAS 7001 |
| Telephone number | +61 3 6226 2066 |
| Fax number | +61 3 6226 7623 |
| secretary@law.utas.edu.au | |
| Home page | www.utas.edu.au/law |
Awards Offered |
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| Bachelor of Laws leading to admission | 4 years |
| Combined degrees with other faculties | 5 years |
| Graduate LLB/Juris Doctor leading to admission | 3 years |
| Graduate degrees with other faculties | Yes |
| Graduate certificates | 6 months |
| Graduate diplomas | Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - 6 months |
| Masters of Law by coursework | No |
| Masters of Law (including placement) | No |
| Masters of Laws by coursework and thesis | No |
| Postgrad Masters of Laws by thesis | Yes |
| Specialist postgrad degrees in law available | No |
| Doctor of Legal Science | No |
| Doctor of Philosophy | 3 years |
Fees* |
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| Scholarships/financial assistance | Range of University wide scholarships available including scholarships for international students |
| Indicative course fees - stand alone LLB | $8856/year Commonwealth Supported Student International applicants should refer to the International Services webpage:: http://www.international.utas.edu.au/apps/courses/show/4 |
| Indicative course fees - combined degree including LLB | Fees vary depending on discipline |
| Indicative course fees - JD | N/A |
| Course fees - indicative domestic fee for full masters degree | Candidates in Research Training Scheme (RTS) places are exempt from HECS charges or other forms of tuition fees |
| Course fees - indicative international fee for full masters degree | Applicants should refer to the International Services webpage: http://www.international.utas.edu.au/apps/courses/show/9 |
| Course fees - indicative fee for full PhD (international) | Applicants should refer to the International Services webpage: http://www.international.utas.edu.au/apps/courses/show/10 |
Admission |
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| Basic undergrad requirements | Students must complete LAW121 Introduction to Law,LAW122 Legal Systems & 6 subjects from another Faculty. Based on GPA of Year 1. |
| Basic postgrad requirements | Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - completion of the UTAS Law degree or equivalent |
| Basic postgrad research requirements | Completion of a relevant degree, usually an LLB, and research experience |
| Australian undergrad deadline | 30 Sep |
| International undergrad deadline | N/A |
| Australian postgrad deadline | 30 Oct (for GradDipLegalPrac) |
| International postgrad deadline | 30 Oct (for GradDipLegalPrac) |
| Australian postgrad research deadline | N/A |
| International postgrad research deadline | N/A |
| Course commencement date | Feb |
| Undergrad admission enquiries and handbook info | secretary@law.utas.edu.au |
| Postgrad admission enquiries and handbook info | secretary@law.utas.edu.au |
Other Information |
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| Can I do a summer term and reduce the length of the course? | Yes |
| International students admitted? | Yes |
| Are there English assistance programs? | Yes |
| Can I study for a stand alone LLB direct from school? | Yes |
| Semesters per year | 2 |
| Average annual LLB intake | 200 |
| Are undergrad tutorials offered/standard size | Yes / 15-20 |
| Legal skills program | Yes |
| Graduate employment assistance | Yes |
*Fees are indicative only - please check with the institution
