Charles Darwin University
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Fast-track your law degree in just 3 years with CDU's graduate entry program. Study online, on campus, or hybrid while gaining expertise in transnational and comparative law to become a first-class legal practitioner prepared for diverse career opportunities.
You must hold a recognised bachelor degree, master's degree, PhD or equivalent international qualification in any field except law. English language proficiency is required, demonstrated through previous study in English, successful completion of secondary schooling in an English-speaking country, or approved English language test scores (IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0 for international students). Domestic students must meet standard CDU English language requirements.
The course comprises 240 credit points divided between 12 core units (120 credit points) and 12 specialist elective units (120 credit points). Core units include Criminal Law, Legal Process, Torts, Contracts, Constitutional Law, Equity and Trusts, Property Law, Administrative Law, Corporations Law, Evidence, Civil Procedure, and Professional Responsibility. Specialist electives cover areas such as Family Law, International Law, Competition and Consumer Law, Human Rights Law, Intellectual Property Law, Environmental and Planning Law, Customary Law, Criminology, Dispute Resolution, and Indigenous Peoples and the Legal System.
CDU is recognised as a leader in online legal education and ranks #4 in Australia for law and paralegal employment outcomes (GUG 2024). The university offers expertise in transnational law, human rights law, cyber law, and customary law. Students benefit from flexible study options, professional development opportunities with lawyers and judges, and a unique focus on legal issues relevant to the Northern Territory, including Aboriginal legal issues.
Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to legal practice anywhere in Australia after completing the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Career opportunities span diverse sectors including private legal practice as a solicitor or barrister, government and public service roles, politics and policy development, business and corporate law, industrial relations, community advocacy, and international legal work. The qualification opens doors to leadership positions in law firms, government agencies, NGOs, and corporate legal departments.
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