Master of Commercial Law

Deepen your understanding of commercial law

Gain sought-after commercial law expertise with the Master of Commercial Law, part of the world-renowned Melbourne Law Masters  (MLM). Available only to legal graduates, subjects are delivered flexibly so you can fit study around your busy working life. Choose from a wide range of subjects to suit your personal interests and professional aspirations, with a minor thesis option available for those interested in independent research.

Key features

1. Tailored to your interests. Subject choices cover finance, competition law, dispute resolution, tax, intellectual property, construction, energy and resources law, and core questions of private law.
2. Global perspectives. Develop an advanced understanding of commercial law from both a domestic and an international perspective.
3. Flexible delivery. Designed with busy working professionals in mind, our subjects are delivered flexibly through a combination of intensive on-campus subjects, online learning, and seminar-style classes.

Why study commercial law at Melbourne?

Join a diverse cohort of Master of Commercial Law students, from a wide range of professional and educational backgrounds. Together you’ll learn from leading academics and industry experts from around the world.

1. Gain advanced commercial law understanding. Gain expert knowledge of the legal and regulatory architecture of commercial law across a range of subject areas, and of key legal issues governing relationships between those subject to commercial law.
2. Navigate challenges. Explore challenges that arise in the practice and application of commercial law, including current reform debates.
3. Get client-ready. Develop practical skills in communicating your ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences, including clients.

Student support

Access extensive resources and support while you study.

1. Melbourne Law School library. With access to one of the best law collections in Australia, you’ll have all the resources you need at your fingertips.
2. Legal Academic Skills Centre. Enjoy a range of tailored support services, including one-on-one research and legal academic skills consultations.
3. Mentoring opportunities. Match with an experienced practitioner from our mentor network, which includes professionals from leading law firms, the Bar, government, the judiciary, and the not-for-profit sector. Full-time students only.

What students say

“You have an opportunity to learn from your fellow classmates who often have a wealth of experience. So while you are learning the theory of a particular subject, you are also learning how the theory applies in practice.”

— Andrew J Knibb, Master of Commercial Law

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