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Charles Darwin University (CDU)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Diploma of Laws

  • Diploma

The Diploma of Laws offers you a general understanding of the law, legal processes and legal principles, as well an opportunity to gain the specialist knowledge you may need for work or other reasons.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
YLAW01
Study Mode
Online, In person

About this course

The Diploma of Laws offers you a general understanding of the law, legal processes and legal principles, as well an opportunity to gain the specialist knowledge you may need for work or other reasons.

This program is also suitable for internationally qualified lawyers who need to complete some Australian subjects to qualify for admission to legal practice in Australia and is a recognised pathway to the Bachelor of Laws at Charles Darwin University.

This course does not lead to professional accreditation, though students can transfer to the bachelor of Laws degree, which is accredited with the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board of the Northern Territory, with up to 80 credit points of credit transfer depending on the units completed under the Diploma of Laws.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

  • Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
  • Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
  • Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
  • Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
  • Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
  • Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
  • Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
  • Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
    ~Air Force: Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman
    ~Army: Corporal, Lance Corporal, Private
    ~Navy: Able Seaman, Leading Seaman, Seaman
  • Current School Leaver Pathways:
    ~Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades
    ~School recommendation program

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Study locations

Waterfront Darwin

Waterfront Darwin

Waterfront Darwin

Darwin

Online

What you will learn

One core unit and a minimum of seven units selected from a range of elective units.

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