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Master of Laws

Apply advanced legal knowledge and specialist skills to develop practical solutions that address some of the world’s most complex legal problems.

From automation and artificial intelligence to cryptocurrency and climate change, it’s a bold new era for our courts and legislatures.

Successfully tackling these complex challenges requires adaptive legal minds equipped with specialist skills to drive change, lead innovation and shape reform. 

The ANU Master of Laws (LLM) equips practising lawyers, aspiring policy professionals and recent graduates with specialist legal knowledge and skills. It combines academic rigour with real-world learning and will give you hands-on experience undertaking independent research, evaluating different legal and policy approaches and developing practical solutions to address complex legal challenges.

Through case-based teaching, you will explore the legal, social and policy implications of real-world issues, including cyber warfare, climate change, corruption, artificial intelligence, human rights breaches and the #MeToo movement.  

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• 96% ANU research rated above world standard**
• 1 years’ full-time study or part-time equivalent
• A combination of in-person and online delivery and flexible study options, including evening or intensive classes and courses
• July 2022 intake for Semester 2
• Prior learning recognised
• Choose from five specialisations

Why study MASTER OF LAWS at ANU?

The interactive and small group classes at ANU will enable you to connect and collaborate with internationally renowned legal scholars, industry experts, visiting judges and your peers.

ANU is located in Canberra, the seat of Australia’s Parliament and home to The High Court of Australia and other national institutions that will provide you with a range of opportunities to experience law in action.

• Learn from the best – Our leading scholars provide national research leadership on the most important legal, regulatory and governance challenges facing our world.
• Be at the forefront – Studying law at Australia’s only national law school in the national capital will give you access to unique learning opportunities, including access to the High Court and Parliament House, where laws are created, debated and challenged.
• Enhance your employability  – At ANU, you will expand your professional networks and develop job-ready skills through a range of legal research projects, internships and mentoring opportunities.

What you’ll learn

As a graduate of the Master of Laws, you will learn how to:

• identify and evaluate different legal and policy approaches to tackling some of the world's pressing problems
• undertake independent research and contribute to debate on legal, policy and theoretical issues within specified areas of law
• incorporate social, comparative or interdisciplinary approaches into the legal analysis of complex problems
• critically analyse and interpret recent developments in case law, legislation, policy and research within specialist areas of law
• structure, sustain and evaluate legal arguments in both general and specialist areas.

Equipped with knowledge in recent developments in case law, legislation, policy and legal research, you’ll graduate with the advanced legal knowledge and critical thinking skills essential to meeting the demands of a rapidly changing world and profession.

Specialisations

Tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals by selecting courses from a range of contemporary law topics. 

You can choose to study from one of the following specialisations:

• Human security law
• International law
• New technologies law
• Private and commercial law

The Master of Laws program is open to both law and non-law graduates. As a graduate, you’ll make meaningful contributions in Australia and around the world working in roles such as:

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• Government lawyer
• In-house counsel
• Public policy professional
• Management consultant

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I chose to study the Master of Laws at ANU because I was looking for a career change. I am particularly interested in regulatory and policy solutions to climate change. Public and private sectors working closely to embrace emerging technologies are part of the energy transition and policy and law are part of the implementation. 

Studying public and international law at ANU was essential for me to pursue a successful career path.

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Because the Master of Laws degree at ANU is very well recognised internationally, the opportunity to work in dispute resolution in private international law at global institutions will always be an option for me. I want to jump all the way into legal practice and immerse myself in it.

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The Research School of Social Sciences is home to one of the best Philosophy programs in the world. It is currently ranked 1st in Oceania and 5th worldwide . 

It offers both Master’s and PhD studies in a wide range of areas of philosophy. In both cases, the principal focus of graduate training in the School of Philosophy is on training students to engage in original philosophical research.

Students typically arrive with a strong grounding in philosophy overall, and they leave with a thesis which establishes them as an expert. Master’s students may go on to pursue PhD studies at ANU or elsewhere. And our PhD students typically go on to careers as academic researchers, though many also pursue non-academic careers. 

The Master of Philosophy degree is up to 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time and culminates with a thesis of up to 60,000 words. The PhD takes up to 4 years full-time or 8 years part-time. Master’s students work under the direction of a primary supervisor and at least one associate supervisor, while PhD students have a primary supervisor and at least two associate supervisors.

Philosophy HDR students take eight 6-week Foundations seminar modules over the course of 2 years. This coursework provides students with deep knowledge of major philosophical debates and helps introduce them to research methods in philosophy. 

Higher degree research (HDR) students thrive in ANU’s unique culture of collegiality and collaboration. Outside of supervision, they talk philosophy with world-leading scholars and fellow HDR students at twice-daily teatimes, regular reading groups, and weekly research talks. In this way, ANU Philosophy HDR students develop not only into experts on their thesis topics, but also into philosophers of great breadth and scope.

Students should begin by considering our areas of research and possible supervisors . They can contact potential supervisors directly or contact the HDR convener  to recommend suitable supervisors.

To apply, students must secure the agreement of a primary supervisor and write a 2-5 page thesis proposal. The proposal should include the main research question, the significance of the topic, the background of the debate, and the approach that will be taken in the thesis. A student’s thesis may change in ways both small and large during the course of their degree, but a strong initial thesis proposal provides a firm foundation on which to build.

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The Australian National University provides PhD students with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support.When selecting a research program, an institution's reputation is everything. ANU is one of the world's leading universities, and the smart choice for your research program.

As a PhD student you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.

This is a professional doctorate that combines research with coursework. Approved applicants must complete four courses from the postgraduate  LAWS8000 range , except Fundamental or Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP) courses, followed by a thesis of 65,000 words. Each candidate has a chair/supervisor and two advisers. 

Study consists of two to four years of full-time study or part-time equivalent.

To be admitted to the Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) program you will be required to have a bachelor's degree with a first or second class honours, usually in law, from an Australian university or a Masters in Law (LLM) with a distinction average, or a qualification equivalent or superior to these as determined by the Director of Higher Degree Research.

You may be granted admission if you can demonstrate that you have a background equivalent to these qualifications.

All applicants must meet the University's English Language Admission Requirements for Students.

If you think you qualify, and for more information on how we recommend you think about applying for Higher Degree Research study at the ANU College of Law, check out How to apply.

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

Domestic research students are not required to pay tuition fees as they are enrolled under the Research Training Scheme which funds the fees. For further information see students.anu.edu.au/fees/domestic/research.php

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Master of International Law and Diplomacy

A single two year graduate award offered by the ANU College of Law and Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs

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The Masters of International Law and Diplomacy requires completion of 96 units which must consist of:

12 units from the following compulsory diplomatic studies courses:

DIPL8001 Transnational Diplomacy

INTR8068 Foreign Policy Analysis

12 units from the following compulsory international law courses:

LAWS8182 Principles of International Law

LAWS8586 Law and Legal Institutions*

*Students who have completed an Australian undergraduate law degree or Juris Doctor or equivalent are exempted from LAWS8586 Law and Legal Institutions and are required to complete an additional 6 units from the international law course list.

A minimum of 24 units from the following list of diplomatic studies courses:

CRWF8000 Government, Markets and Global Change

DIPL8002 Contemporary Challenges in Diplomacy

DIPL8006 Diplomacy, Politics and the United Nations

DIPL8010 Harnessing Diplomacy for International Development

DIPL8012 Special Topics in Diplomacy

DIPL8013 Pacific Diplomacy

DIPL8016 The Role of Non-state Actors in East Asian Diplomacy

DIPL8044 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

INTR8017 Issues in Australian Foreign Policy

INTR8022 International Relations in the Asia Pacific

INTR8045 Global Governance 

INTR8072 Researching International Relations: Curiosity, Methods and Ethics in the Study of Global Politics

INTR8078 Interventions and State-building: From Fragility to Resilience

INTR8082 Regionalism and Southeast Asia

INTR8071 Issues and Concepts in IR

PASI8005 The Politics of Aid and Development in the Pacific

REGN8052 Regulation and Governance

STST8066 Strategic Diplomacy in the 21st Century: Rethinking Strategy and Statecraft

A minimum of 24 units from the completion of the following law courses:

LAWS8800 Advanced Introduction to Legal Methods and Legal Writing and/or Law courses listed under the International Law Specialisation

A maximum of 24 Units from the completion of the following research courses:

DIPL8018 Diplomacy Research Project (pre-requisite: completion of INTR8072 )

LAWS8301 Graduate Research Unit (pre-requisite: completion of LAWS8800 )

A maximum of 6 Units from the completion of experiential courses from the following list:

ANIP6503 Australian National Internships Program Internship A (Graduate)

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Applicants must present one of the following:

• a Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 5/7
• a Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
• a Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 4/7 and a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4/7
• a Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7
• 48 units of courses in a postgraduate program with a GPA of 4/7
• a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
• a Graduate Records Examination (GRE) General test, completed no more than 5 years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning, 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
• a minimum of 10 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program

The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.

Ranking and English Proficiency:  At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. 

In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:

a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or

demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency

Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.

Further information:  English language admission requirements and post-admission support

Diversity factors:  As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.

Assessment of qualifications:  Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met.

Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework:  www.aqf.edu.au .

Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.

ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities:  www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications .

Applicants who have completed a degree in a cognate discipline from a recognised university may be eligible to receive coursework credit towards this degree, in line with the ANU Recognition of prior and external learning policy

Political science and policy studies, studies in human society, human welfare studies and services, behavioural science, law, justice and law enforcement, language and literature, philosophy and religious studies, economics and econometrics, criminology, family and consumer studies, society and culture, public policy, public administration and management and commerce.

Indicative fees

For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees

For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees

Fee Information

All students are required to pay the  Services and amenities fee  (SA Fee)@

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments

ANU offers a wide range of  scholarships  to students to assist with the cost of their studies.@

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the  Scholarships  website.

The Master of International Law and Diplomacy is your pathway to professional advancement, equipping you with specialised knowledge and skills to effectively represent your country or organisation at an international level.

This highly valuable qualification deepens your understanding of the way diplomacy and law operate in, and interact with, the modern world. It equips you with legal and diplomatic skills and knowledge for the 21st century job market. The degree also provides exciting study and career options in the prestigious arenas of diplomatic and international legal practice.

You will be taught by internationally recognised research scholars from the ANU College of Law and the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, as well as senior diplomatic and international legal practitioners from Australia and elsewhere. You will graduate from a world-class university, positioning you firmly in the centre of a global network of leading diplomatic and international legal scholars and policy-makers.

ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.

We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.

Graduates of the Master of International Law and Diplomacy may work within foreign ministries, as academics, senior staff in the United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and transnational corporations.

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of diplomacy and international law and its contemporary challenges from the perspective of multiple actors including states, civil service departments, intergovernmental organisations, non-government organisations and multinational corporations;
• Display effective diplomatic and international legal research and writing skills to address complex diplomatic and legal challenges with an international or transnational dimension;
• Display effective diplomatic and international legal advocacy skills with the ability to engage with transnational issues to solve or avoid problems as well as to use negotiation, persuasion, advocacy and appropriate practices;
• Research and apply theories of diplomacy and international law to reflect upon the global management of the world’s problems through diplomatic dialogue, the role of the use of force, and design multi-stakeholder processes that lead to solutions;
• Use high-level research and writing skills to undertake self-directed study and communicate findings in academic and practical contexts, justifying their approach and methods as appropriate;
• Use their knowledge and skills to analyse new areas of concern in both scholarly and policy-relevant terms.

About this degree

Enrolment status, academic advice.

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Welcome to the Master of International Law and Diplomacy. This section for new students will help you to choose which courses you should enrol in for your first semester as well as general information to assist you throughout your degree.

• 24 units Compulsory courses from both Law and Diplomacy
• 72 units from the Diplomacy and Law courses approved for the program. Consisting of:
• min 24 units from the completion of elective diplomatic studies courses
• min 24 units from the completion of elective international law courses
• max 12 units from the completion of the following research courses
• LAWS8301 Graduate Research Unit
• DIPL8018 Diplomacy Research Project
• max 6 units from the completion of experiential courses.

The program can be completed full time in 2 years or taken part time over a longer period. (Note: International students must study a full time load)

After you have accepted your offer online you will be emailed your password and Student ID. Please follow all the instructions in the matriculation email you receive to activate your Interactive Student Information System (ISIS) account. You must then follow the instructions provided here and enrol online in your courses through ISIS. Enrolment is managed through ISIS while the online learning platform is known as Wattle. These two websites will be some of the most common sites used throughout your degree. It is a good idea to familiarise yourself with them as soon as possible.

Students who wish to apply for credit for courses undertaken in previous study can apply for prior formal learning at AQF Level 8 or 9. Please follow the instructions for Course Credits and Exemptions . Please note that credit in this program is only given for courses that are the same as the course credit is given for.

Students are to follow the degree requirements for the year that they commenced the program. You can change the year on Programs and Courses by clicking on the drop down menu next to the year on the page.  If you would like to undertake a course that is not listed in your degree requirements, you will need to seek approval by sending an email to [email protected]

It is the student's responsibility to ensure the program requirements are met and that all compulsory and required courses are completed so that the program can be awarded.

MINLD courses are delivered throughout the academic year in a variety of delivery modes

These sessions are as follows:

Summer: Coursework takes place between January and towards the end of March

Autumn: Coursework takes place between end of March and towards the end of June

Winter: Coursework takes place between end June and around mid-September

Spring: Coursework takes place between mid-September and the end of December.

Semester 1: Coursework takes place over 12 weeks in the first half of the year.

Semester 2: Coursework takes place over 12 weeks in the second half of the year.

Current and continuing coursework students must  enrol  themselves for each session by the appropriate deadline.

Courses that make up this program are listed under the ‘Study’ tab.

Please note that the courses listed are not available in every semester and some are run in alternate years, so please check to see on the individual course page regarding when they are available.

It is possible to enrol in less than 24 units per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each semester.

If you are studying part time you are encouraged to enrol in courses for both Semester 1 and Semester 2.  You will be able to change your enrolment in courses up until Monday of Week 2 of each semester without penalty.

Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?

Contact  [email protected]

The Coral Bell Student Engagement team are available to provide academic advice to students.

You can contact the team by emailing [email protected] or calling on 02 6125 5744

If you have questions that are specific to the Law courses then please contact the ANU College of Law by emailing [email protected] or calling 02 6125 3483. There is also more information found here: https://law.anu.edu.au/current-students/master-international-law-and-diplomacy To search for available Law courses please use: https://law.anu.edu.au/current-students/course-search

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

CBE offers PhD programs across the full range of disciplines within business and economics.

The College’s PhD candidates are required to submit a thesis of no more than 100,000 words. The thesis must be an original work that not only demonstrates the candidate’s ability to undertake world-class research, but that also makes a substantial contribution to the advancement of knowledge in their chosen area of study. Before completing their thesis, PhD candidates are required to complete a selection of graduate-level coursework units, usually during their first year of study, to assist them in completing their dissertation.

Admission requirements, program structure and program duration vary by discipline. You should carefully review all discipline-specific information before applying for entry to a PhD program.

Read more about CBE’s  PhD programs .

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Please note: Applications for 2022 have closed! Applications are currently being considered for commencement in 2023.

Melbourne Law School aims to admit outstanding graduates from a wide variety of countries and to provide them with a world class experience in undertaking a graduate research degree.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree requires you to undertake a substantial piece of independent and original research under academic supervision. The research thesis is examined externally by scholars with international standing in the research field of the thesis topic.

(Course code: DR-PHILLAW)

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Questions to Ask Before Heading to Law School

Some research and self-assessment can help J.D. hopefuls make the best decision about law school, experts say.

Questions to Ask Ahead of Law School

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Asking yourself some difficult questions about your law school aspirations can provide clarity.

Earning a law degree is a crucial step in the path to a legal career and requires a significant investment of money, time and energy. Before heading to law school , prospective law students should reflect on their motivations and determine if they'd find a legal job fulfilling, experts say.

This means asking questions that require self-assessment, such as why they want to be a lawyer, which school is best for their goals and when it would be best to start. It's also wise to speak with practicing attorneys and alumni of target programs, experts say.

"When you meet, find out why they are in their current careers and practice areas," says Katherine Scannell, vice dean for institutional success at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law in Missouri. "Learn what they do on an average day, what they love about their careers and what is the most challenging. Understanding both what does and does not interest you is incredibly valuable."

Here are some questions experts say J.D. hopefuls should ask before heading to law school.

Do I Really Want to Be a Lawyer?

Because law school requires a major time and financial investment, law school hopefuls should seriously consider why they want to be a lawyer, experts say.

"Are you attracted to law for the income potential, skill development, because you like a legal television series or you just don’t know what else to do with your undergrad degree?" Scannell says. "Think carefully and be intentional. You don’t have to have it all figured out, but you should consider the financial and time investment."

How Do I Know if I Should Become a Lawyer?

Unlike how it may appear on television, being a lawyer isn't always glamorous. For example, some lawyers spend the majority of their time drafting, researching and writing, Scannell says. Others, like criminal defense attorneys, spend significant time in court and meeting with clients.

Because there's a broad range of types of lawyers and practices, law school hopefuls should understand what drives them personally and then determine if there is a practice area that fits their personal values, experts say.

"If your reason to pursue a legal career is not in synch with your personal values, then you have to take a step back and reassess your career goals," Ro Lee, a prelaw adviser at Pitzer College and associate director of career and professional development at Claremont Graduate University in California, wrote in an email. "For example, if you are passionate about assisting underserved communities, you can become a legal advocate, or if you enjoy working with paperwork and not interacting much with others, you can do some document work in mergers and acquisitions."

Those considering law school should have long-term career goals in mind and know whether a law degree is necessary to reach them. J.D. hopefuls should identify specific jobs or areas within the legal profession that interest them and talk with those already working to confirm it's something they want to do and that a law degree is required.

“I think there are a lot of people who go to law school without that specific of an interest, just saying, ‘I’m interested in the law and I’m a good writer,’" says Andrew Willinger, executive director of the Duke Center for Firearms Law and a lecturing fellow at Duke University School of Law in North Carolina. "But I think the best thing you can do is make a list of specific lawyer jobs and try to reach out to those people to talk to them about their day-to-day life and figure out if it’s something you want to do.”

Before applying, it may be beneficial to shadow practicing attorneys or volunteer at a legal clinic or government office. This will not only help applicants determine if law is truly the field they want to pursue, but "gaining field experience before diving into writing a personal statement for law school can be really beneficial," says Kristen Willmott, senior private counselor and graduate school admissions director at Top Tier Admissions.

What Makes a Good Lawyer?

Successful lawyers are passionate and driven about their work, but they're also skilled in several specific areas, experts say. Strong reading comprehension and writing and analytical skills are key, as are the abilities to debate and think critically and creatively.

"A good lawyer has excellent communication skills, which requires strong listening skills and the ability to simplify and explain complex issues," Scannell says. "They will possess integrity and professionalism. They are able to strategize and problem-solve multifaceted issues. They have a strong work ethic and are self-motivated."

Those who don't enjoy reading will likely not cut it as a lawyer, Lee says. "Reading cases, facts, testimonies, applicable laws and reports all require an analytical mind to pick up information that favors your client and case."

Which Law School Is Best for Me?

Many J.D. hopefuls may have their sights set on attending a highly ranked program , but experts say applicants should focus more on finding the right fit for their goals .

That decision may also depend on which schools an applicant can realistically get into based on their academic profile. While law schools consider an applicant’s extracurriculars and “ soft skills ” gained through work or military experience, admissions decisions are largely based on an applicant's undergraduate GPA and their scores on the Law School Admission Test, or LSAT , or the Graduate Record Exam .

Some schools have adopted a test-optional approach. Schools that require or accept scores typically publish on their website the median scores of accepted students.

Law school hopefuls "should have three categories of law schools – our dream schools , realistic admissions and safety schools ," Lee says. "Schools in each of these categories should also be ranked."

In addition to considering which school is the best fit academically, applicants should determine which school is best for them socially and culturally and will provide the best opportunities for launching a legal career, experts say.

"Consider the school's specialty courses, reputation and alumni network," Lee says. "Most applicants put too much emphasis on the ranking of a school without researching on the law school's programs and connections within a certain field or industry."

How Will I Pay for Law School?

In addition to finding the right academic and cultural fit, students should determine which school, if any, fits their budget. Law school can be expensive , from tens of thousands of dollars to more than $200,000 total in some cases.

Students should consider schools where their LSAT score and GPA can help them land scholarship money , experts say. Some programs also offer tuition help through grants to help offset the cost.

“If you’re going somewhere you don’t have scholarship money, generally you’d be taking out loans and that can be something where you limit the options you have after you graduate,” Willinger says. "If you take out loans, generally that means you’re going to go to a bigger law firm to make the money to pay them back, or potentially public interest."

In some cases, students can complete internships or jobs with local law firms, legal clinics or judges that can count as class credit, but it's important to weigh the trade-offs of working on top of attending classes, he says.

When Should I Go to Law School?

Whenever you decide to attend law school, it's best to apply early in the cycle because the rolling admission process of evaluating applications roughly in the order they are received could improve your odds the earlier you apply, experts say.

While some students go straight from an undergraduate degree to law school, that's not always necessary, and some may benefit from a gap between the two for various reasons. Law school hopefuls can use that time to ensure their LSAT or GRE scores align with their target schools' median scores and to bolster their resume, Willmott says.

Some may do that by taking time to work, and it's not always necessary for that to be in the legal field, Willinger says.

"I really think that experience of being out in the real world and working a 9-to-5 job is quite valuable in terms of time management," he says. "Having that experience when you apply to law firms or government jobs and even going into those internships, I think it can give you a leg up to have the experience of working a job for a full year or longer."

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Pa. colleges’ agreement will allow students to graduate from college and law school in 6 years

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Widener University Commonwealth Law School and Wilkes-Barre-based Wilkes University have signed an agreement to partner on the law school’s 3+3 program.

The agreement provides Wilkes University students an opportunity to earn both an undergraduate degree and a law degree in six years, which officials say will save students time and tuition expenses.

Wilkes University undergraduate students will have the opportunity to earn the final 30 credits of their bachelor’s degree at Widener Law, as they simultaneously pursue their law degree.

“This agreement provides an exciting and valuable opportunity for high-performing students. This 3+3 program allows them to save significant time and tuition costs to pursue a legal career at a respected Pennsylvania law school, with a seamless transition from their undergraduate experience,” Widener Law Commonwealth Dean Michael Hussey, said in a news release. “We are excited to move this terrific partnership forward for their benefit.”

Students who qualify must complete the general education requirements, as well as those for their undergraduate major, by the completion of their junior year at Wilkes. In addition, they need to apply to Widener Law Commonwealth by April 1 of their junior year and take the Law School Admission Test, known as the LSAT, no later than February of their junior year.

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is located in Susquehanna Township.

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Kate melloy goettel, expert in immigration litigation, joins iowa law school faculty.

The University of Iowa College of Law is pleased to announce that Kate Melloy Goettel, a national leader in immigration law and federal court practice, will join the faculty in August 2024.  

The 2007 Iowa Law School graduate will start and lead an ongoing federal civil rights clinic with an immigration focus. The clinic will teach students civil litigation skills that can be applied to a broad range of legal careers whether at a law firm, government office or agency, or public-interest organization. The cases will focus on impact litigation in the immigration space, representing non-citizens before the federal district and appellate courts.  

Goettel has extensive experience practicing immigration law in the nonprofit and government sectors. She has most recently served as senior legal director for the American Immigration Council, leading high-impact class-action and multi-plaintiff litigation under federal statutes and the U.S. Constitution. She previously was associate director of litigation for the National Immigrant Justice Center. In 2019, the Federal Bar Association named her NGO Lawyer of the Year.   

From 2009 to 2017, Goettel was a trial attorney and senior litigation counsel for the Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL) in the U.S. Department of Justice, where she litigated cases in nearly 40 federal district courts and handled appeals in the Third, Fourth, Fifth, Ninth, and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeals, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court. At OIL, she defended federal immigration agencies, trained and supervised attorneys, advised U.S. Attorney’s Offices on civil immigration cases, and served on the inter-agency team that overturned the Defense of Marriage Act in the Supreme Court in 2013 ( United States v. Windsor).   

In addition, Goettel is a member of the Executive Board of the Federal Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section and was its 2022-2023 section chair. The association recognized her work and leadership with the 2023 Barry Frager Award for Service to the Federal Bar Association Immigration Law Section.  

Goettel is a frequent presenter and lecturer to bar associations and attorney groups. She has appeared in or been quoted by many media outlets and has published articles in immigration-related legal publications.  

“I'm thrilled to return to the University of Iowa clinical program, which was instrumental in my legal education,” Goettel said. “The clinic is where I represented my first clients, learned immigration law, and grappled with the challenges of legal practice. I'm excited to work with students as they walk through that learning process, and I'm honored to join such an inspiring group of clinicians.”  

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Stanford protesters arrested, seniors won’t be allowed to graduate, officials say

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Stanford University plans to immediately suspend students who were among 13 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested Wednesday morning after a brief occupation of the president’s office. College officials said activists illegally entered a building, injured a law enforcement officer and carried out “extensive damage” to buildings in its historic quad.

Before 6 a.m. on the last day of spring classes, a small group of students and alumni barricaded themselves inside President Richard Saller’s office , vowing they would not leave until administrators met their demands to divest from Israel.

The occupation lasted less than two hours. At around 7:30 a.m. — as protesters outside chanted “Free, Free Palestine” — law enforcement officers broke open a door with a crowbar and entered the building.

By 8 a.m., police from the Santa Clara Sheriff’s Office and Stanford University Dept. of Public Safety had cleared the building of protesters. Stanford University announced that 13 students were arrested, the building had been cleared and a public safety officer was injured by protesters, who shoved the officer as they “interfered with a transport vehicle.”

The Stanford Daily reported that one of its reporters was among the detained.

In a statement , the university said the activists “unlawfully entered” the building that houses the offices of the president and provost.

“We are appalled that our students chose to take this action and we will work with law enforcement to ensure that they face the full consequences allowed by law,” university spokesperson Dee Mostofi said.

“All arrested students will be immediately suspended and in case any of them are seniors, they will not be allowed to graduate,” Mostofi added. “We have consistently emphasized the need for constructive engagement and peaceful protest when there is a disagreement in views. This was not peaceful protest and actions such as what occurred this morning have no place at Stanford.”

The student protesters, in turn, claimed police used excessive force.

Liberate Stanford, an autonomous group of Stanford University students that organized the occupation, accused law enforcement of “violently assault[ing] a peaceful student protester” as officers prepared to enter the building. It posted a video on Instagram showing a sheriff’s deputy in a helmet and tactical gear shoving back a student with a baton.

After the students were arrested, the university shut down activists’ encampment at White Plaza, which officials had allowed to remain even though they said it violated university policies on overnight camping, equitable access to the plaza and use of amplified sound.

“The situation on campus has now crossed the line from peaceful protest to actions that threaten the safety of our community,” Saller and provost Jenny Martinez said in a statement . “In the interest of public safety, the encampment has been removed.”

Wednesday’s occupation began before dawn as students barricaded themselves inside and renamed the building “Dr. Adnan’s office” in honor of Dr. Adnan al-Bursh, a leading Palestinian surgeon who died in April in an Israeli detention facility .

“THE STUDENT INT1FADA IS GROWING,” Liberate Stanford wrote in a statement on Instagram early Friday morning as the building was occupied. “We refuse to leave until Stanford Administration and the Stanford Board of Trustees meet our demands and take action to address their role in enabling and profiting from the ongoing genocide in Gaza.”

The protesters — who call themselves an autonomous group of students unaffiliated with any official student group — called on Stanford to add the divestment bill submitted by Stanford Against Apartheid in Palestine to the next Board of Trustees meeting, with a recommendation by Saller to support the bill, disclose finances from fiscal year 2022, and drop all disciplinary and criminal charges against pro-Palestinian students arrested on previous protests.

“If these demands are met, we will leave your office, President Saller,” an activist wearing sunglasses, a mask and a kaffiyeh said as she sat at a wooden desk inside the building in a video posted on Instagram by Liberate Stanford.

“I want you to think about your legacy,” she added. “No one is going to remember your historical research or your eight months as president. What they will remember is your silence and complicity in this genocide.”

After students occupied the president’s office, about 50 students — most wearing black with their faces wrapped in kaffiyehs — linked arms and surrounded the building in solidarity as the students occupied the building.

Some held a banner that read: “While Gaza bleeds Stanford stalls. Divest. Disclose. Amnesty.”

“We love you,” protesters shouted and cheered at the arrested activists as law enforcement escorted them from the building with their hands zip tied behind their backs.

“We see you! We love you!” they chanted. “We will be here to free you!”

Divisions swiftly emerged among the protesters after sandstone columns and buildings on the university’s historic main quad were spray painted and vandalized with slogans such as “DE@TH 2 ISR@HELL,” “Kill cops” and “PIGS TASTE BEST DEAD.”

In a statement, Liberate Stanford condemned activists who they claimed “took it upon themselves to spray paint or vandalize the outside of these buildings.”

“These are not the principles we abide by and these actions are disrespectful to the souls of the Palestinians who passed in their just struggle,” Liberate Stanford wrote . “The intentions of this movement are not to create unnecessary labor for service workers, and we refuse to have our uprising hijacked by unknown agitators.”

University leaders also spoke out against the graffiti, saying it conveyed “vile and hateful sentiments that we condemn in the strongest terms.”

The occupation comes after months of protests and negotiations between Stanford officials and pro-Palestinian activists. Last year, protesters set up a sprawling encampment, Sit-in to Stop Genocide, in White Plaza, which became the longest sit-in in Stanford history, until administrators enforced a camping ban in February “out of concern for the health and safety of our students.”

In April, activists set up another encampment in White Plaza. On May 20, a small group of demonstrators attempted to occupy a mechanical engineering building, blocking entryways with barricades and furniture. Saller told the faculty senate that students involved in that occupation faced “immediate suspension and the inability to participate in commencement” and may be subject to criminal charges.

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