Advanced Standing for Police Prosecutors

New South Wales Police Force 

Currently Suspended


Queensland Police Service

  • Diploma of Policing or equivalent qualification for admission as a Police Officer
  • Graduate Certificate in Police Prosecutions
  • Police Prosecutors Education Program
  • Police Prosecutors Training Course
  • Prosecutor Training Program

Victoria Police

  • Diploma of Public Safety (Policing) or equivalent qualification for admission as a Police Officer
  • Graduate Certificate of Public Safety (Police Prosecution)
  • Prosecutors Training Course
  • Prosecutor Training Program

Advanced Standing

Up to eight (8) 6 cp units may be granted for non-law units upon receipt of qualifications.

Online Application Process for Advanced Standing

Police Prosecutors should apply for admission to the Bachelor of Laws (4 Years) under Rule B:

(b) have at least four years' of relevant documented paid employment within the last seven years*.

*Relevant employment includes: professional administration, law practice, court house, police officer, government departments, or related area as approved by the Course Coordinator.
Applicants applying under rule (b) must submit a Statement of Service from their employer.

Online Advanced Standing Application Process

Submit your application online and ensure that you attach a certified* copy of the completed certificates, as outlined above.

* People authorised to sign certified documents include:

  • Justice of the peace or bail justice
  • Barrister, solicitor or attorney
  • Registrar or deputy registrar of the County Court
  • Member of the police force
  • Registered medical practitioner, dentist or veterinary practitioner
  • Pharmacist
  • Manager of a bank
  • Minister of religion