Course Level
Graduate Diploma
CRICOS
016613F
Graduate Diploma in Australian Law
If youre an overseas-qualified lawyer looking to become a practising law professional in NSW, the UTS Graduate Diploma in Australian Law is for you. Uniquely customisable, your program of study will be tailored to the outcome of your assessment by the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB), ensuring you get the exact capabilities you need to launch your new career. Over the course of your studies, youll complete a range of subjects to build your knowledge and understanding of the Australian legal system. As a graduate, youll meet the academic requirements for admission as a lawyer to the NSW Supreme Court and be ready to kick-start your exciting future in NSW law.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
City | Full-time - 1 years Part-time - 1.5 years | $42,048 | N/A |
Designed for
Overseas lawyers with legal qualifications from common law jurisdictions other than NSW
Structure
The course requires completion of a minimum of 48 credit points. However, each candidate's course of study varies depending on the number of subjects they are required to take in order to be admitted to practice in NSW. Subjects other than those listed below may be substituted depending on what subjects the LPAB requires applicants to complete to be eligible for admission to practice. Full-time students can complete this course in a minimum of one year. Part-time students can complete the course in a minimum of one-and-a-half years.
Subjects
- Australian law
Entry requirements
- To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria. Applicants must have the following: Completed Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from outside Australia OR Be admitted to practise as a legal practitioner in a common law jurisdiction outside Australia AND Evidence from the NSW Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) of equivalency of the applicant
Recognition
This course may satisfy the requirements for admission to the Supreme Court of NSW. The Legal Profession Admission Board may recognise subjects attempted within this course. Applicants are advised to obtain written confirmation of the LPAB in recognition of subjects attempted within this course prior to enrolling.
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