Charles Darwin University
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Gain foundational legal knowledge and specialist expertise in law, legal processes, and principles. Ideal for those seeking professional development or a pathway to further legal qualifications, including internationally qualified lawyers pursuing Australian legal practice admission.
Applicants must meet one of the following: successful completion of Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training with ATAR of at least 60; completion of a Certificate III or higher qualification; completion of at least 0.5 year full-time higher education study; equivalent overseas qualifications; STAT Multiple Choice score of 140; completion of tertiary preparation courses; or acceptable personal competencies statement and employment experience. English language proficiency is required, with evidence through previous English study, Australian Year 12 completion, or approved English tests (IELTS 6.0, PTE 50, TOEFL 60, or CAE 169).
The course comprises one core unit (Legal Process) and seven specialist elective units totalling 80 credit points. Core curriculum covers legal process and foundations. Specialist electives include Criminal Law, Torts, Contracts, Constitutional Law, Property Law, Equity and Trusts, Family Law, Environmental and Planning Law, Human Rights Law, Criminology, Indigenous Peoples and the Legal System, Customary Law, Comparative Legal Systems, and Contemporary Issues. Additional electives available with coordinator approval include Administrative Law, Corporations Law, Evidence, Civil Procedure, Professional Responsibility, Intellectual Property Law, Private and Public International Law, Succession, Competition and Consumer Law, and Conveyancing Law.
CDU is a leader in online legal education with expertise in transnational, human rights, cyber and customary law. The university ranks #4 in Australia for law and paralegal employment outcomes (GUG 2024) and holds five-star rating for graduate employment outcomes. CDU offers flexible study options (online, on-campus, part-time, full-time) and a fast-track pathway to complete a law degree in three years instead of four, enabling faster entry to the legal profession.
Completing the Diploma of Laws may lead to roles in politics, industrial relations, and community advocacy in government, private companies, and non-government organisations (NGOs). The qualification serves as a recognised pathway to the Bachelor of Laws degree, enabling further specialisation and professional legal practice. Graduates can pursue careers in legal practice, policy development, corporate law, public service, and community legal services.
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