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University of Technology Sydney Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice
University of Technology Sydney

Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice

0 up to 1 Years

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    About: The Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice is designed to equip students with essential skills for legal practice. This program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, enabling students to understand the legal profession's requirements. The curriculum includes various aspects of legal work, focusing on developing competencies that future lawyers need in their careers.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various roles such as trainee solicitors, legal advisors, and roles within corporate law or public sector legal services. This certificate helps prepare individuals for professional qualifications such as the Legal Practice Course (LPC).

Introduction

Students in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice experience university-standard teaching combined with interactive content and practice-oriented exercises that bridge the gap between legal knowledge and professional practice. They develop the advanced knowledge and skills required for a legal career, including judgement, adaptability and an ethical mindset. This course is offered online (with minimal attendance for assessments) and on campus. On completion of this course, students are eligible for admission as a lawyer to the Supreme Court of NSW, provided they have also completed a relevant academic qualification.

Career options include lawyer, provided graduates have fulfilled all other academic requirements.

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