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Published: 13 Mar 2023 831 views
The degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) is the highest qualification available by examination within Melbourne Law School.
The work submitted for examination must be of such a standard that it makes "...a substantial and original contribution to legal scholarship and is of such standard as to give the candidate authoritative standing in the field of the candidate's study".
The University of Melbourne (informally Melbourne University) is an Australian public research university located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria. Times Higher Education ranks Melbourne as 33rd in the world, while the Academic Ranking of World Universities places Melbourne 44th in the world (both first in Australia).... continue reading
| Application Deadline | Not Specified |
| Country to study | Australia |
| School to study | University of Melbourne |
| Type | PhD |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | University of Melbourne |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be a graduate in law of the University of Melbourne of at least four years' standing; or a graduate of another university who has held a recognised degree for at least four years and received adequate training for legal scholarship. Applications to enrol in the degree normally follow an invitation from Melbourne Law School to individuals of considerable seniority and with a connection to Melbourne Law School. Applicants must also meet the University's English language requirements.
Degree Requirements
A successful request for admission to candidature must first be made before a body of work is submitted for examination.
To be considered for the University of Melbourne Doctor of Laws (LLD) Scholarship, applicants should have formal application for admission to candidature for the LLD comprises a nomination by a Melbourne Law School academic. The nomination should be addressed to the Dean of Melbourne Law School.
A successful request for admission to candidature must first be made before a body of work is submitted for examination.
The proposer should have sufficient familiarity with the proposed candidate and the candidate’s field of research to enable the proposer to recommend that the quality of the work(s) to be submitted warrants the award of LLD.
For more details visit: University of Melbourne website.
