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Monash University (Semester)
Melbourne, Australia (Exchange Program)
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Language of Instruction: English Minimum GPA:: 3.0
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Monash University

 

The Monash Law School is a dynamic and forward-looking law school dedicated to helping students prepare for a changing world.  Founded in 1964, it has grown to become the largest law school in Australia, with over 2,000 students taking undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Long known for the quality of its clinical program, Monash Law School has increasingly become an international law school. Its curriculum has been developed to ensure an international focus and relevance.

 

Program Dates 
Language of Instruction 
Courses 
Housing and Cost of Living 
Contact

 

Program Dates:

1st Semester:  Mid February – Early July
2nd Semester:  Early July – Mid November

For specific program dates please see the Monash academic calendar.

Language of Instruction:

All courses are taught in English.

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Courses:

Students will receive up to 12 credits towards their law degree. Only the credits and not the grades will transfer per ABA requirements. The acceptance of any credit or grade for any courses taken at the Monash Faculty of Law, including externships and other clinical offerings, is subject to determination by the AUWCL Office of the Registrar. AUWCL students will be enrolled in regularly scheduled classes alongside fellow Monash students.

The following is a selection of courses offered. For more detailed course listings, see the Monash Faculty of Law's course index.

  • Citizenship and migration law
  • Crime and gender
  • Current issues in international environmental protection
  • Indigenous peoples and the law
  • International law of the sea: Marine resources and management
  • International organizations
  • International refugee law and practice
  • Law and discrimination

Housing and Cost of Living:

Both on and off campus housing is available, although most on campus housing is for undergraduate students. Monash offers assistance to students looking for off-campus housing. See the school's housing accommodations webpage for additional information. For information on cost of living, please visit the cost-of-living webpage for international students.

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Contact:

For general questions and concerns please visit the Semester Exchange FAQ page.

All other questions and concerns should be directed to:

Jamie Welling
International Programs Analyst
Semester Exchange Program
American University Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 355
Washington, DC, 20016 USA
Telephone: (202) 274-4177
Fax: (202) 274-4005
Email: studyabroad@wcl.american.edu

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Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2014 09/04/2013** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.