Graduate Diploma in Australian Law
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00099F
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.
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
Standard 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.
Further information
Applicants should note that in order to gain admission as a lawyer of the Supreme Court of NSW they may also be required to undertake a course in PLT, such as the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice. Before lodging an application, applicants must contact the LPAB to determine the subjects they are required to complete to be eligible for admission to practise in NSW. Notification from the LPAB, listing the subjects required, must accompany the application for admission into the course. Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
