A graduate certificate or diploma of law allows you to develop your research abilities, improve your debating prowess, and give you exposure to other theories of legal practice.
Usually, these postgraduate law degrees can be completed in around 6 months if studied full-time. The design of these programs combined with short commitment makes them the ideal introduction to the law - perfect for those considering a career change, or for those who just want to develop their scholarly skills and critical thinking.
A graduate certificate or diploma of law will, by itself, not allow you to practice law in Australia, and is not internationally recognised. However, it is a solid first step before undertaking a Juris Doctor postgraduate law degree.
You can use our scholarship search tool to find out what scholarships and bursaries for graduate certificates and diplomas of law are available.
If you are worried about your costs of living while you study, you can also read more about Youth Allowance and Austudy financial assistance for Australians studying full-time.
You will need a bachelor’s degree before you can apply for this type of course. Some universities will require a certain GPA before you are admitted into their College of Law - check the requirements of your preferred institution here.