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Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies

Official Abbreviation Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies
Course Type Postgraduate
Commencement Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available
Study Mode On and Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 1 Year Full-time
  • 4 Years Part-time
Fees Full Fee
Total Credit Points 48
Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies provides an ideal basis for graduates who wish to gain a background in legal studies to be used in areas such as legal studies teaching, the public service environment, management, planning and similar fields. It can provide a refresher course in law for those whose initial studies occurred some time ago. It is also a broadening course for those who, for personal interests or vocational requirements, now wish to extend their knowledge of law into areas not previously studied such as Intellectual Property Law, Environmental Planning Law, and Legal Information Systems, to name only a few emerging areas
Intensive Schools N/A
Entry Requirements

Students applying to study the Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies should be graduates of a recognised university or other institution approved by the Faculty; or hold an equivalent qualification; or provide other evidence of adequate preparation for candidature. The previous degree need not include a major in Legal Studies.
Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules

Information for Continuing Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies Students for 2008

Course Requirements
Candidates must complete units to the value of 48 cp comprising:

(a) at least 36 cp from units with an LS code; and

(b) elective units to the value of 12 cp chosen from units of the School of Business, Economics and Public Policy and the School of Law.

Not more than 24 cp can be completed at 100 level and at least 12 cp must be completed at 300 level or any combination of units at 300 and 400 level.

Units that may be included are:
LS 100 Introduction to Legal Systems and Methods
LS 160 Criminal Law and Procedure
LS 200 Administrative Law
LS 210 Civil Procedure and Evidence
LS 220 Constitutional Law
LS 231 Law of Torts I
LS 232 Law of Torts II
LS 240 Equity and Trusts
LS 281 Property Law I
LS 282 Property Law II
LS 301 Succession
LS 315 Criminal Process, Sentencing and Punishment
LS 320 Professional Conduct
LS 321 Conveyancing
LS 331 Intellectual Property Law
LS 332 Industrial Law
LS 334 Banking and Finance Law
LS 335 Human Rights
LS 336 Local Government Law
LS 341 Introduction to Environmental Law
LS 342 Medico-Legal Issues
LS 345 International Environmental Law (unit withdrawn for 2008)
LS 351 Corporation Law
LS 352 Taxation Law
LS 354 International Trade Law (unit withdrawn for 2008)
LS 355 Jurisprudence
LS 357 Alternative Dispute Resolution
LS 358 Natural Resources Law
LS 360 Conflict of Law
LS 361 Public International Law
LS 364 Indigenous Australians and Law
LS 368 Commercial Transactions
LS 370 Family Law
LS 371 Law of Contract I
LS 372 Law of Contract II
LS 377 Information Technology Law
LS 378 Media Law
LS 379 Commercial Law
LS 459 Advanced Torts
LS 471 Advanced Contract Law
LS 478 Advanced Criminal Law
Career Opportunities N/A
Practical, Clinical or Work Experience None
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing None
Fast Track Summer school is available on a fee paying basis
Other Benefits N/A
Honours None
Scholarships None
Further Information

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