AGSM and UNSW Faculty of Law launch state-of-the-art MBA/ LLM

The Faculty of Law and the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) are joining forces to offer qualified lawyers a state-of-the-art postgraduate degree, the MBA/LLM. The two-year full-time program will encourage and develop higher order management and leadership skills within the legal profession and at the same time develop outstanding managers capable of leading successful enterprises.

AGSM Director of Award Programs Sharyn Roberts said, "as lawyers progress through their career they are increasingly called upon to participate in strategic management of the business. They are required to manage large budgets, lead and manage teams and design and implement strategy.

“The MBA/LLM will fill a need for mid-level to senior lawyers to develop managerial skills to support legal practice. This is important for both large and medium sized law firms. It enhances the status of the LLM program by providing those in the program with access to other bodies of professional knowledge – in this instance expertise and knowledge in management.

“The LLM program provides MBA students with options for major study in International Law, Corporate and Commercial Law and Asian and Comparative Law where the law faculty are leaders in their field. The combination of specific legal knowledge and strong management knowledge and skills is very powerful,” says Ms Roberts.

Angus Corbett, Associate Dean (Postgraduate) of the Faculty of Law said that the combined degree is an exciting opportunity for lawyers to develop and enhance their skills in management. “It will be particularly beneficial for lawyers working in heavily regulated industries such as telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and medical practice as it will deepen their knowledge of the legal and regulatory environments in which they operate and assist them to put the required diligence systems in place.”

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