Diploma of Laws

Course overview

Duration
1 YEAR/S FULL-TIME
Scholarship
YES
Fee
A$28,848
Intake
MARCH , JULY

Overview

  • 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.

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> Study law at CDU to learn from a leader in transnational, human rights, cyber and customary law to become a first-class legal practitioner. You'll be prepared for a multitude of career opportunities, from Australia's legal systems and public service to business, government, industrial relations, and more.

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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:
  • Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman
  • Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal
  • Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal

CDU English for Academic Purposes 3 (ZEAP30) -Successful completion of EAP003 English for Academic Purposes 3

IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake)- A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.

Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) -A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169.

Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency- A minimum overall grade of B2.

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module -A minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50.

TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) -A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21.

Fees and scholarship

> The annual tuition fee for full time study in 2024 is AUD $28,848.00. This equates to $ $3,606.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL).

> These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.

> We offer an exciting and generous range of scholarships to support international students coming to study at CDU from around the globe. Our scholarships reward high-achieving students with outstanding academic accomplishments and who contribute to the potential to make a positive impact on the world.

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