Joint LLB/LLM Program - Washington
The University of Queensland’s School of Law in cooperation with the Washington University (WU) School of Law in St Louis, Missouri, offers current UQ students a unique opportunity to complete their UQ law degree and an American LLM degree in a reduced time frame. WU students may combine their JD degree with an LLM at UQ.
This joint initiative enables law students to undertake formal study in two jurisdictions and add a postgraduate qualification to their first law degree. The LLM in US Law also permits WU law graduates to sit for several States’ bar examinations, including the New York State Bar Exam.
The agreement enables UQ students to complete the final four electives in their UQ LLB(Hons) degree at WU while simultaneously completing an LLM degree over two semesters at WU. On successful completion of the first semester of study, students will be eligible for #8 elective LAWS credit towards the finalisation of their LLB(Hons) program. At the end of the second semester of study students who have successfully completed all requirements will be eligible to graduate from the LLM at WU.
During the first semester at WU, UQ students will pay the academic fees to UQ (at the applicable UQ rates). During the second semester at WU (and any subsequent semesters), UQ students will pay the appropriate tuition fees to WU as the host institution.
This program is open to current single and dual degree law students at UQ. Six places are available each year.
Applications will be accepted in two rounds, closing 31 May (for exchange in Semester 1 of the following year) and 31 October (for exchange in Semester 2 of the following year).
Applications are open to students who:
- Have completed all compulsory courses for the UQ LLB(Hons) (at the time of departure);
- Have a maximum of #8 of LAWS electives outstanding (at the time of departure);
- Have a minimum LAWS GPA of 5.0 (at the time of application).
UQ students interested in undertaking the program at Washington University are strongly urged to follow the recommended study plans to enable completion of their law degree within the program duration set out in the plans.
Step By Step Guide to the Application, Selection, and Enrolment Process
| Eligibility requirements |
|
|---|---|
| Information | Check the Law School website for details. |
| Application | Students should contact exchange@bel.uq.edu.au to make an appointment with the BEL International Mobility Manager to discuss their eligibility and study plan prior to submitting an application. Students will then be required to follow the application instructions outlined on the UQ Student Exchange website. Please make sure you attach a statement of intent along with your application supporting documents. |
| Application deadline | 31 May for semester 1 of the following year. 31 October for semester 2 of the following year. |
| Selection interview | Applicants will be advised if a selection interview is required. |
| Notification | Students will be notified of the outcome of their application by email in August (for exchange in semester 1 of the following year) or February (for exchange in semester 2 of the following year). |
| Preparation | Follow the recommended study plans to enable completion of the degree within the program duration. Between selection and enrolment, students must complete all the compulsory Law courses and maintain a minimum LAWS GPA of 5.0. |
| Enrolment at WU | Students selected into the program will receive from WU assistance with enrolment, visa and accommodation. Enrolment at WU is conditional on obtaining a US visa. |
More information about WU Law is available from the Washington University in St Louis School of Law website at http://law.wustl.edu.
Information on the WU campus and accommodation: http://law.wustl.edu/llm/admittedstudents/
WU tuition and other costs**: https://law.wustl.edu/academics/llm-mls-jsd-programs-overview/
* Information on calculating GPAs is available here. LAWS GPA is calculated on the basis of LAWS courses only ie do not include non-law courses.
** WU tuition fees are only applicable to the second and any subsequent semesters of study at WU.
- Single LLB suggested study plan (pre 2015)
- Dual LLB suggested study plan (pre 2015)
- Single LLB (Hons)suggested study plan (from 2015)
- Dual LLB (Hons) suggested study plan (from 2015)
- Single LLB (Hons) suggested study plan (from 2017)
- Dual LLB (Hons) suggested study plan (from 2017)
Suggested course of study for a student enrolled in the LLB program (pre 2015) at UQ (single program)
| Year 1, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 1, Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
|---|---|
| LAWS1111 Legal Method | LAWS1114 Law of Torts B |
| LAWS1112 Law & Society | LAWS1115 Principles of Public Law |
| LAWS1113 Law of Torts A | XXXXXXX Non-law elective |
| XXXXXXX Non-law elective | XXXXXXX Non-law elective |
| Year 2, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 2, Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
| LAWS2111 Law of Contract A | LAWS2112 Law of Contract B |
| LAWS2113 Criminal Law & Procedure A | LAWS2114 Criminal Law & Procedure B |
| LAWS1116 Constitutional Law | LAWS2115 Administrative Law |
| XXXXXXX Non-law elective | LAWS3115 Law of Remedies OR LAWS5XXX Law Elective |
| Year 3, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 3, Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
| LAWS3111 Law of Property A | LAWS3112 Law of Property B |
| LAWS3113 Law of Trusts A | LAWS3114 Law of Trusts B |
| LAWS5215 Civil Procedure | LAWS4111 Jurisprudence |
| LAWS5XXX Law Elective | LAWS5216 Evidence |
| Year 4, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 4, Fall Semester (Aug Dec) - WU |
| LAWS4112 Corporate Law | Intro US Law Credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX |
| LAWS4113 Structure of Private Law OR LAWS5XXX Law Elective | WASH-LLM Credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX |
| LAWS5217 The Legal Profession | WASH-LLM Credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX |
| LAWS5XXX Law Elective | WASH-LLM Credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX |
| Year 5, Spring Semester (Jan May) - WU | |
| Intro US Law | |
| WASH-LLM | |
| WASH-LLM | |
| WASH-LLM |
Suggested course of study for a student enrolled in the LLB and one other bachelor’s degree program (pre 2015) at UQ (dual program)
| Year 6, Intersession (Jan) - WU | Year 6, Spring Semester (Jan May) - WU | Year 6, Fall Semester (Aug Dec) |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to U.S. Law | Intro US Law credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX | WASH-LLM |
| WASH-LLM credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX | WASH-LLM | |
| WASH-LLM credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX | WASH-LLM | |
| WASH-LLM credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX | WASH-LLM |
| Year 1, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 1 Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
|---|---|
| LAWS1111 Legal Method | LAWS1114 Law of Torts B |
| LAWS1112 Law & Society | LAWS1115 Principles of Public Law |
| LAWS1113 Law of Torts A | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
| XXXXXXX Non-law course | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
| Year 2, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 2, Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
| LAWS2111 Law of Contract A | LAWS2112 Law of Contract B |
| LAWS1116 Constitutional Law | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
| XXXXXXX Non-law course | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
| XXXXXXX Non-law course | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
| Year 3, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 3, Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
| LAWS2113 Criminal Law & Procedure A | LAWS2114 Criminal Law & Procedure B |
| XXXXXXX Non-law course | LAWS2115 Administrative Law |
| XXXXXXX Non-law course | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
| XXXXXXX Non-law course | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
| Year 4, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 4, Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
| LAWS3111 Law of Property A | LAWS3112 Law of Property B |
| LAWS3113 Law of Trusts A | LAWS3114 Law of Trusts B |
| XXXXXXX Non-law course | LAWS3115 Law of Remedies OR LAWS5XXX Law Elective |
| XXXXXXX Non-law course | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
| Year 5, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 5 Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
| LAWS4112 Corporate Law | LAWS4111 Jurisprudence |
| LAWS4113 Structure of Private Law OR LAWS5XXX Law Elective | LAWS5216 Evidence |
| LAWS5217 The Legal Profession | LAWS5XXX Law elective |
| LAWS5215 Civil Procedure | LAWS5XXX Law elective |
Suggested course of study for a student enrolled in the LLB (Hons) program (from 2015) at UQ (single program)
Year 1, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 1, Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
|---|---|
LAWS1111 Legal Method | LAWS1114 Law of Torts B |
LAWS1112 Law & Society | LAWS1115 Principles of Public Law |
LAWS1113 Law of Torts A | XXXXXXX Non-law elective |
XXXXXXX Non-law elective | XXXXXXX Non-law elective |
Year 2, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 2, Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
LAWS2111 Law of Contract A | LAWS2112 Law of Contract B |
LAWS2113 Criminal Law & Procedure A | LAWS2114 Criminal Law & Procedure B |
LAWS1116 Constitutional Law | LAWS2115 Administrative Law |
XXXXXXX Non-law elective | LAWS5154 Public International Law |
Year 3, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 3, Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
LAWS3111 Law of Property A | LAWS3112 Law of Property B |
LAWS3113 Law of Trusts A | LAWS3114 Law of Trusts B |
LAWS5215 Civil Procedure | LAWS4111 Jurisprudence |
LAWS5XX Law Elective | LAWS5216 Evidence |
Year 4, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 4, Fall Semester (Aug Dec) - WU |
LAWS4112 Corporate Law | Intro US Law Credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX |
LAWS4114 Advanced Research | WASH-LLM Credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX |
LAWS5217 The Legal Profession | WASH-LLM Credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX |
LAWS5XX Law Elective | WASH-LLM Credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX |
Year 5, Spring Semester (Jan May) - WU | |
Intro US Law | |
WASH-LLM | |
WASH-LLM | |
WASH-LLM |
Suggested course of study for a student enrolled in the LLB (Hons) and one other bachelor’s degree program (from 2015) at UQ (dual program)
Year 1, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 1 Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
|---|---|
LAWS1111 Legal Method | LAWS1114 Law of Torts B |
LAWS1112 Law & Society | LAWS1115 Principles of Public Law |
LAWS1113 Law of Torts A | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
XXXXXXX Non-law course | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
Year 2, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 2, Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
LAWS2111 Law of Contract A | LAWS2112 Law of Contract B |
LAWS1116 Constitutional Law | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
XXXXXXX Non-law course | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
XXXXXXX Non-law course | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
Year 3, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 3, Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
LAWS2113 Criminal Law & Procedure A | LAWS2114 Criminal Law & Procedure B |
XXXXXXX Non-law course | LAWS2115 Administrative Law |
XXXXXXX Non-law course | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
XXXXXXX Non-law course | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
Year 4, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 4, Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
LAWS3111 Law of Property A | LAWS3112 Law of Property B |
LAWS3113 Law of Trusts A | LAWS3114 Law of Trusts B |
XXXXXXX Non-law course | LAWS5154 Public International Law |
XXXXXXX Non-law course | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
Year 5, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 5 Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
LAWS4112 Corporate Law | LAWS4111 Jurisprudence |
LAWS4114 Advanced Research | LAWS5216 Evidence |
LAWS5217 The Legal Profession | LAWS5XXX Law elective |
LAWS5215 Civil Procedure | LAWS5XXX Law elective |
Year 6, Intersession | Year 6, Spring Semester (Jan May)- WU | Year 6, Fall Semester (Aug Dec) |
|---|---|---|
Introduction to U.S. Law | Intro US Law credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX | WASH-LLM |
WASH-LLM credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX | WASH-LLM | |
WASH-LLM credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX | WASH-LLM | |
WASH-LLM credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX | WASH-LLM |
Suggested study plan for a student enrolled in the LLB (Hons) program (from 2017) at UQ (single program)
Year 1, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 1, Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
|---|---|
LAWS1700 Foundations of Law | LAWS1702 Law of Contract II: Principles of Contractual Liability |
LAWS1701 Law of Contract I: Principles of Contractual Agreement | LAWS1703 Principles of Public Law |
XXXXXXX Non-law elective | XXXXXXX Non-law elective |
XXXXXXX Non-law elective | XXXXXXX Non-law elective |
Year 2, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 2, Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
LAWS2700 Criminal Law: Principles, Offences and Defences | LAWS2701 Criminal Law: Process and Procedure |
LAWS2702 Law of Torts I | LAWS2703 Law of Torts II |
LAWS2704 Trusts and Equity I | LAWS2705 Trusts and Equity II |
LAWS2706 Foundations of Property | LAWS2707 Interests in Property |
Year 3, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 3, Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
LAWS3700 Constitutional Law | LAWS3703 Ethics and the Legal Profession |
LAWS3701 Administrative Law | LAWS3704 Jurisprudence |
LAWS3702 Corporate Law | LAWS3705 Public International Law |
LAWS5XXX Law Elective | LAWS4700 Evidence |
Year 4, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 4, Fall Semester (Aug Dec) - WU |
LAWS4701 Civil Dispute Resolution (4 units) | Intro US Law Credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX |
LAWS5XXX Law Elective | WASH-LLM Credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX |
LAWS5XXX Law Elective | WASH-LLM Credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX |
WASH-LLM Credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX | |
Year 5, Spring Semester (Jan May) - WU |
|
Intro US Law | |
WASH-LLM | |
WASH-LLM | |
WASH-LLM |
Suggested study plan for a student enrolled in the LLB (Hons) and one other bachelor’s degree program (from 2017) at UQ (dual program)
Year 1, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 1 Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
|---|---|
LAWS1700 Foundations of Law | LAWS1703 Principles of Public Law |
LAWS1701 Law of Contract I: Principles of Contractual Agreement | LAWS1702 Law of Contract II: Principles of Contractual Liability |
XXXXXXX Non-law course | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
XXXXXXX Non-law course | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
Year 2, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 2, Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
LAWS2700 Criminal Law: Principles, Offences & Defences | LAWS2701 Criminal Law: Process & Procedure |
LAWS2702 Law of Torts I | LAWS2703 Law of Torts II |
XXXXXXX Non-law course | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
XXXXXXX Non-law course | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
Year 3, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 3, Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
LAWS2704 Trusts and Equity I | LAWS2705 Trusts and Equity II |
LAWS2706 Foundations of Property | LAWS2707 Interests in Property |
XXXXXXX Non-law course | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
XXXXXXX Non-law course | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
Year 4, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 4, Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
LAWS3700 Constitutional Law | LAWS3704 Jurisprudence |
LAWS3701 Administrative Law | LAWS3705 Public International Law |
LAWS3702 Corporate Law | LAWS3703 Ethics and the Legal Profession |
XXXXXXX Non-law course | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
Year 5, Semester 1 (Feb Jun) - UQ | Year 5 Semester 2 (Jul Nov) - UQ |
LAWS4701 Civil Dispute Resolution (4 units) | LAWS4700 Evidence |
LAWS5XXX Law elective | |
LAWS5XXX Law elective | LAWS5XXX Law elective |
XXXXXXX Non-law course | XXXXXXX Non-law course |
Year 6, Intersession | Year 6, Spring Semester (Jan May)- WU | Year 6, Fall Semester (Aug Dec) |
|---|---|---|
Introduction to U.S. Law | Intro US Law credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX | WASH-LLM |
| WASH-LLM credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX | WASH-LLM |
| WASH-LLM credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX | WASH-LLM |
| WASH-LLM credited at UQ as LAWS5XXX | WASH-LLM |