Graduate Certificate of Legal Systems and Services
The Graduate Certificate of Legal Systems and Services is designed for professionals seeking to pivot their commercial, policy, or administration career to the legal sector without becoming lawyers. This prepares non-lawyers for working in the rapidly changing legal and regulatory landscape and upskill those already working in law-adjacent fields such as senior administrators in courts, law firms, and regulatory agencies. You will receive a theoretical and practical grounding in the areas of law relevant to legal systems and services.
You can choose from a curated list of electives to gain a broad understanding of the law and how it shapes decision making about legal systems and services in today’s global environment. This course provides you with the legal knowledge that will give you a competitive edge in your career in legal systems and services.
Campus Information
Law Chambers
Located at 555 Lonsdale Street, the city campus sits near the bustling intersection of Lonsdale and William Streets, home to the Supreme Court of Victoria, County Court of Victoria and Melbourne Magistrates' Court. It is nestled between Owen Dixon Chambers and the Office of Public Prosecutions Victoria and is a short stroll to the Commonwealth Law Courts and the Children's Court of Victoria. ?The Facility provides substantial space for both staff & students with high quality teaching facilities and quiet study areas. Student amenities include a library node, a multi-purpose lounge and a kitchen, all conducive to creative and independent learning.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 15
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
PSW Opportunity
- Not Eligible for PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a cognate field in their chosen research area of study with a distinction grade (70%) average or above in 24 points of studies in the relevant discipline units at level three.
- Course Code: 102303C
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
25750 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 100 AUD
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