Graduate Attributes

ACADEMIC PROGRAM: Master of Comparative Law

1. Knowledge

• An understanding of the methods of comparative analysis of the law
  
• An appreciation of the advantages and limitations of a comparative law perspective in understanding the factors responsible for the development of legal principles and systems
  
• An understanding of basic legal principles underlying different law systems, in particular, in common law and civil law systems
  
• An understanding of the systemic features of justice delivery in common law and civil law countries
  
• An understanding of the trends toward convergence and divergence between different law systems
  
• A specific understanding of selected areas of law applicable in different law systems
  
• An understanding about the interplay between national and international law regarding setting, monitoring and implementation of universal law standards.
  
• An understanding of the political, economic, social and cultural background determining different law systems.
  
• An understanding of diverse categories of norms and standards in national and international law systems and their means of implementation.
  
• A basic awareness of the economic impact of law and an understanding of the concept of "law and economics".
  

2. Skills

• High level critical thinking and problem solving skills
  
• Ability to evaluate and synthesise information and existing knowledge from a number of sources and experiences
  
• Ability to appreciate the changing knowledge base of the law and to respond to the demand for change
  
• Capacity to engage with current issues of significance in society
  
• Ability to apply comparative legal skills so as to find progressive solutions for challenges of today's societies.
  
• Capacity to adjust legal theory to demands of legal practice.
  
• Ability to recognize the limits of law and capacity to identify, develop and apply alternative methods to coincide diverging interests.
  
• Capacity to design and construct a logically compelling legal thesis
  
• High level legal research skills, including familiarity with and proficiency in modern legal research technologies
  
• Capacity to participate in teamwork
  
• High level oral communication skills
  
• High level written communication skills
  
• The capacity to engage in life-long learning
  

3. Attitudes and Values

• A commitment to high levels of academic scholarship
  
• A commitment to the rule of law, human rights and an appreciation of social justice through the operation of law
  
• An appreciation of cultural diversity and sensitivity to the operation of law in this context.