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Overview
- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of others and advance your knowledge in family law with this specialisation. This vital area of legal practice protects family relationships, ensures the welfare of children and provides legal resolution for a range of domestic issues including divorce, property division and spousal support.
- Enhance your research skills and extend your legal knowledge in Australian family law, family violence and child protection law, international family law, estate planning and accredited general mediation.
- Choose the option to study a course that includes the necessary training to assist you to become a Nationally Accredited Mediator under the National Mediator Accreditation Standards (NMAS) and enable progression to register with an Australian Recognised Mediator Body.
Career outcomes
As a graduate, you could work as a:
- family law solicitor
- Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
- independent children’s lawyer
- legal aid family lawyer
- family court registrar
- child protection lawyer
- domestic violence advocate
- policy advisor.
What you'll study
Explore the courses you'll study as part of this specialisation.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
Relevant degrees for this specialisation
Master of Laws
Stay current and impactful in the legal field by building on your existing knowledge. Gain expertise in an area of interest by choosing from five specialisations, and benefit from innovative courses. Complete your studies in one year full-time or two years part-time, with flexible start times and fast-track options. Expand your expertise with a range of elective options.
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