Graduate Diploma of Laws

The Graduate Diploma of Laws is available to non-lawyers. It provides focused foundational knowledge and training of skills to prepare for further postgraduate study in law, or to provide training for individuals in allied professional fields such as in government, advocacy, or management or compliance roles in private and commercial settings. The level of preparation in the Diploma is more extensive than the Graduate Certificate of Laws as it requires students to complete additional electives, thereby enhancing their experience, focus, knowledge and capacity in a range of legal subjects. Completion of the Graduate Diploma of Laws enables students to articulate into further post-graduate level study (Juris Doctor, Master of Laws, Master of International Trade and Commerce Law or Master of International Law, Governance and Public Policy).

Key Features

• Demonstrate understanding of foundational concepts and skills necessary for further study in law at a postgraduate level
• Develop appreciation of the broader context to which law and legal principles operate in an interdisciplinary, international and comparative perspective
• Apply advanced critical thinking and judgment in the recognition and resolution of legal problems
• Apply legal research and analytical skills to the identification of legal issues and resolution of specific legal problems
• Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written forms to specialist and generalist audiences
• Demonstrate the capacity for self-directed learning necessary for postgraduate study in law

Suitable for

Any non-law graduate who wishes to develop knowledge and skills for further postgraduate study in law, or who works in a non-law environment.

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

Most postgraduate courses require a successfully completed Australian bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution and may also require a specific grade point average (GPA). Our admissions team will determine whether your qualification meets the requirements.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $36,000
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,125.00