Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies

Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies (GDLS) is a post-graduate law program designed for those who have already completed or are close to completing a bachelor's degree in another discipline.

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Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Study Mode

Online, In person

Intake Months

Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Domestic Fees

$3,988 per year

About this course

The Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies (GDLS) is a post-graduate law program designed for those who have already completed or are close to completing a bachelor's degree in another discipline. It will allow professionals who have already completed a degree in another discipline to try post-graduate legal studies and enables them to transition into the UC Juris Doctor (JD). Students graduating from a GDLS will be able to:

Demonstrate foundational legal knowledge and skills at post-graduate level, enhancing their employment opportunities. The units in the GDLS are also foundational units in the JD.
Develop practical legal problem-solving and problem prevention skills.
Ground their legal education in the broader social, historical and economic context and become socially responsible and ethical professionals.
Develop their advocacy abilities and a wide range of professional legal skills.
Through UC's close connections with industry, the legal profession and community partners, students will have the opportunity to build their professional network and apply their talents in the real world by opportunities by completing a law internship or research project.

Students can also tailor their individual program of study by selecting from a variety of electives from different areas of law with a particular focus on technology, innovation and dispute resolution.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any non-law discipline, with a GPA of at least 5/7.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Periods course is open for new admissions

Year	Location	Teaching period	Teaching start date
2024	UC - Canberra, Online	Study Block 1	15 January 2024
2024	UC - Canberra, Online	Study Block 2	11 March 2024
2024	UC - Canberra, Online	Study Block 3	06 May 2024
2024	UC - Canberra, Online	Study Block 4	01 July 2024
2024	UC - Canberra, Online	Study Block 5	26 August 2024
2024	UC - Canberra, Online	Study Block 6	21 October 2024
2025	UC - Canberra, Online	Study Block 1	20 January 2025
2025	UC - Canberra, Online	Study Block 2	17 March 2025
2025	UC - Canberra, Online	Study Block 3	12 May 2025
2025	UC - Canberra, Online	Study Block 4	07 July 2025
2025	UC - Canberra, Online	Study Block 5	01 September 2025
2025	UC - Canberra, Online	Study Block 6	27 October 2025
2026	UC - Canberra, Online	Study Block 1	19 January 2026
2026	UC - Canberra, Online	Study Block 2	16 March 2026
2026	UC - Canberra, Online	Study Block 3	11 May 2026
2026	UC - Canberra, Online	Study Block 4	06 July 2026
2026	UC - Canberra, Online	Study Block 5	31 August 2026
2026	UC - Canberra, Online	Study Block 6	26 October 2026

Credit arrangements

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

University of Canberra

Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies

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About this course

Entry requirements

Study locations

Canberra

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