Graduate Diploma in Law

The Graduate Diploma in Law (GradDipLaw) caters for the needs of graduates in disciplines other than law who have an interest in the study of law at an advanced level (for example accountants, para-legal workers, legal studies teachers, law office librarians, administrators and management personnel). It also increases the range of options for graduates in law wanting to undertake further study, by offering a high-standard program at a level below masters.
A candidate for the Graduate Diploma in Law must complete four approved units. Candidates who do not have an undergraduate law degree must complete LAW7212 'Australian legal system' as one of the four units. Exemptions for some students may apply.
Students may enrol in the general graduate diploma or one of the following specialisations:
Banking and finance law -- for those who wish to keep abreast of local and international developments from a policy and a practical perspective and obtain a thorough grounding in fundamental principles of security and financial services law
Commercial law -- for those who:

• want to learn about new and developing areas of commercial law
• want to acquire or develop an expertise in an area of commercial law
• are working in the commercial law field and want to put their practical knowledge into a sound theoretical and academic framework.

Intellectual property -- for those who wish to:

• upgrade knowledge and keep abreast of local and international developments of laws relating to the protection of intellectual property rights
• obtain a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of intellectual property law
• gain accreditation as a trade mark attorney and credit for units recognised by the Academy of the Institute of Patent Attorneys.

International and comparative law -- for those who want to pursue an international career in law and law-related work. This area is especially suited to:

• lawyers whose practice exposes them to commercial law, human rights and international law
• non-lawyers working in NGOs, government and industry who are interested in how the international legal framework impacts upon their work.

Internet and electronic law -- for those who wish to keep abreast of laws relating to electronic commerce and the internet and develop further knowledge and skills in relation to electronic commerce.
Tribunal procedures -- for those members of administrative tribunals who require certain core skills and knowledge carry out their role, whatever their professional background. Monash Law has developed a comprehensive postgraduate program to enable members to develop those skills and that knowledge.
Candidates enrolled in specialised diplomas are required to complete units in that discipline. Information concerning specialisations is outlined in detail in the 'Postgraduate and continuing education in law' handbook.

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