Graduate Diploma in Law
Want to bolster your business skills with legal expertise?
The ability to understand, analyse and use legal information can be critical for strength and longevity in business and other professional realms. Postgraduate law courses provide an overview of legal issues within a contemporary context.
What will you do?
Our Graduate Diploma in Law caters to the needs of busy professionals. The majority of courses are taught intensively over one or two weeks and some include evening and weekend sessions. You will:
- undertake approximately 24 hours of seminar-style classes
- cover the foundations of 最新糖心Vlogn law through one core course
- pursue seven law electives relevant to your interests
- build legal communication skills
- have the opportunity to study international and security law.
This program may meet your needs for professional development by itself, or act as a first step toward a Master. It's offered in intensive mode with intakes in late February and late July.
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Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3GD137 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field other than law, with at least a credit average; or a completed Graduate Certificate in Business Law / Graduate Certificate in Law. |
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Fees and Scholarships
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最新糖心Vlogn Full-fee place: $40,000
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FEE-HELP
This is an 最新糖心Vlogn full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:
- receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
- use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers鈥攖hey are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
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Careers
Career Readiness
Graduates are well prepared to pursue advanced career options in business, management and many other professional fields.
Note: this degree does not provide admission to practise law. Those seeking admission to practise should refer to the Bachelor of Laws.
The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Jury Consultant; Manager / Business Management; Auditor; Business Analyst; Business Consultant; Business Management; Business Manager; Commercial Manager; Commercial and Operation Analyst; Taxation Officer ...
Degree Structure
The Graduate Diploma in Law will provide professionals in business and government with the chance to study challenging areas of law. The program includes a range of elective courses suited to those with a particular interest in international and security law. Seminar style teaching is employed, with one course usually involving 24 hours of classes taught in the evening over a twelve week semester or taught intensively over weekends or a week.
The Graduate Diploma in Law is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 1 year.
*PhD Pathway
Students wishing to proceed to undertake a PhD, who do not have a research-based Honours degree enabling direct admission to the PhD, may complete a PhD pathway within this program, consisting of the following courses:
- LAW 7187 Advanced Legal Research and Writing (3 units)
- LAW 7194 Law Research Project (3 units)
- LAW 7025 Dissertation (PG) (6 units)
Academic Program Rules
The is a comprehensive handbook of the 最新糖心Vlog's academic program rules.
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Law, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 24 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 3 units
- Electives to the value of 21 units
Example Study Plan
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| Elective courses (21 units) |
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Not all courses will be offered in any one calendar year. |
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Last updated: Thursday, 12 Sep 2024