I introduction to the Australian legal profession
Most law students study for master's degree in Australia, and most law majors require relevant undergraduate legal background. Many students think it will be very difficult to study law in Australia. In fact, what is difficult is not the course itself, but the difference between civil law system and common law system. China refers to the continental law system, while Australia refers to the Anglo-American law system. How to collect the basis of China law and extract the essence of Australian law has become the value of studying law in Australia.
Commercial law, international law and intellectual property law are now very popular among international students in Australia. The law schools of Melbourne University, Sydney University, Western Australia University and Bond University in Australia all enjoy a high reputation. Each university has different preferences for law majors. The University of Sydney is good at offering a wide range of courses, the University of New South Wales and Bond University offer popular JD courses, and the University of Western Australia offers unique courses on water resources, minerals and forest law in combination with its own geographical advantages. Students can choose their own courses according to their professional background and future career direction.
Generally speaking, the law major in Australia is more difficult to enter, and there is no professional restriction on the master of commercial law course. The requirement for work experience depends on the university. The master of law course requires a bachelor of law degree and has no work experience. To apply for the professional qualification of a registered lawyer in Australia, you must obtain a Bachelor of Laws in Australia (LLB). You can't apply for Australian lawyer qualification just by obtaining an Australian Master of Laws.
Second, how to qualify as a lawyer?
After finishing the master's degree, there are two ways to qualify as a lawyer. In Australia, because both the federal government and the state governments have constitutional legislative power, the lawyer system in each state is different, but similar. Generally speaking, becoming a practicing lawyer in one state is also recognized by other States. In New South Wales, for example, there are two prerequisites for becoming an Australian lawyer, one is education, and the other is training in law school. First of all, the academic qualifications must be Australian or JD graduate. Such universities must be recognized by the Employment Bureau of Legal Practitioners (LPAB). Generally, undergraduate students have LPAB exams. Passed the examination of LPAB University, but this university must be recognized by the Legal Practitioners Admission Committee. Otherwise, you can't become a lawyer, which is why many people can't become lawyers after graduating from master's and doctor's degrees, but undergraduates have obtained the qualification of lawyers. Secondly, the training requirements of law school lasted for nearly 6 months, and after graduation, they were awarded a postgraduate diploma in law, that is, they became "legal practitioners". Of course, there is still a certain gap between becoming a "legal practitioner" and what we call a lawyer and becoming a lawyer. Junior lawyers are lawyers who do not belong to the legal profession, but they can only appear in lower courts. Only by applying for a practicing certificate from the Bar Association can you become a junior lawyer. A barrister, a barrister, must be a member of the Bar Association. From junior lawyers to senior lawyers, you must pass the exam to register in the bar association. Become a barrister. Barristers are lawyers and legal advisers who are qualified to appear in the High Court of Australia.
Three. Australian law university rankings
The law schools of Melbourne University, Sydney University, Western Australia University and Bond University in Australia all enjoy a high reputation. Each university has different preferences for law majors. The University of Sydney is good at offering a wide range of courses, the University of New South Wales and Bond University offer popular JD courses, and the University of Western Australia offers unique courses on water resources, minerals and forest law in combination with its own geographical advantages. Students can choose their own courses according to their professional background and future career direction.