University of Technology Sydney

Graduate Diploma in Australian Law

DURATION

1 up to 1 Years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time, Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

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EARLIEST START DATE

Feb 2025

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STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

* in AUD per 24cp session

Key Summary

About: The Graduate Diploma in Australian Law offers an extensive understanding of Australian law and is designed for both domestic and international students looking to enhance their legal knowledge. The program covers substantive areas of law, allowing students to engage with Australian legal principles and frameworks over one year of full-time study or two years part-time.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various careers in law-related fields, including roles as legal advisors, policy analysts, or in compliance. The diploma also provides a pathway for further education, such as a Masters degree in Law, which can open up additional opportunities in the legal profession.

Introduction

The course requires a minimum of 48 credit points of study, but total credit point requirements and subjects studied vary depending on students' individual LPAB recommendations. All subjects in this degree relate to Australian law – including contract, tort, property, ethics, constitutional and property law. In addition to meeting academic requirements, some students may also be required to complete practical legal training to qualify for admission to practise law in NSW.

Career options include lawyer in NSW within a government or corporate department, private law firm or community law centre, providing students also undertake a course in practical legal training (PLT).

Graduate Diploma in Australian Law

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