AU · Master's
Monash University
LLM
Monash University
Course Overview
Monash University is a Group of Eight research university and its Faculty of Law ranks among the world's top 50 for law (QS by Subject). The LLM offers a flexible, coursework-based Master's with specialisations across commercial law, international and human-rights law, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. For Sri Lankan Attorneys-at-Law and LLB graduates from Colombo Law Faculty, APIIT, KDU or NSBM, Monash is a respected route into Australian and international legal careers, with strong post-study work pathways.
The one-year programme lets students assemble units across Monash's broad law catalogue and complete a research component. An Australian LLM does not by itself admit you to practise — internationally qualified lawyers seeking Australian admission must satisfy the relevant state Legal Practitioners Admissions Board's academic and practical-training requirements; the LLM can support that path and open in-house, policy and international roles. Australia's Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) provides 2-3 years of post-study work rights.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle First law degree (LLB / JD) or equivalent — Sri Lankan LLB and Attorney-at-Law qualifications accepted.
- check_circle A credit average or above in the law degree.
- check_circle CV and a statement of study interests.
- check_circle Certified transcripts and degree documents.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall (min 6.5 in each band).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 102 Overall.
- check_circle PTE Academic: 65 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your LLB was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan LLB graduates qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AUD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (12 months) | AUD 49,000 | Rs. 10,290,000 |
| Living Expenses in Melbourne (12 months) | AUD 29,000 | Rs. 6,090,000 |
| Student Visa & OSHC Health Cover | AUD 3,000 | Rs. 630,000 |
| Books, Bar Materials & Travel | AUD 2,000 | Rs. 420,000 |
| Total Programme Investment | AUD 83,000 | Rs. 17,430,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Monash LLM graduates are eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), giving 2-3 years of post-study work rights, with skilled-migration pathways beyond. Graduates move into in-house counsel, policy and legal-research roles, international organisations and (after satisfying state admission requirements) private practice. Melbourne's commercial and corporate-law market is a major recruiter. Sri Lankan returnees route into corporate-commercial and international practice at Colombo firms and as in-house counsel for banks and conglomerates.
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