About the course

Our Graduate Diploma in Law allows a broad focus or a tailored program. If you do not wish to commit to a full master's degree but already have a law degree, you might want to consider this course.

　　This course is designed for legal practitioners and law graduates who wish to upgrade their undergraduate qualifications for career advancement within the field of law or another relevant area.

　　The Graduate Diploma in Law is a postgraduate diploma that will enhance your legal knowledge and further develop your critical and analytical thinking while learning the latest developments within the practice and profession of law.

　　You will complete 24 credit points, which is equivalent to 4 units of study.

　　You will complete elective units in one or more available study areas including administrative law and policy, business law, criminology , environmental law, health law, international law, jurisprudence, labour law and relations and taxation law. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

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Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Camperdown
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Sydney
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Camperdown
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Sydney
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Camperdown
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Sydney
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Camperdown
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Sydney

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Sydney

Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria. Admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Law requires a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification.

　　IELTS score A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band

　　Toefl Pbt A minimum result of 592 overall including a minimum result of 4.5 in Writing

　　Toefl ibt A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

　　

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　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 96.0

　　

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