Graduate Certificate in Law (Tribunal Procedures)

Course code: 3372 * Course abbreviation: GradCertLaw(TribProc) * Total credit points required: 24 * 6 months full-time, 1 year part-time

Study mode and course location

On campus (Melbourne city)

Course description

This course allows tribunal members to obtain legal qualifications while at the same time gaining or developing relevant skills and knowledge.

Prior legal qualifications are not required, as the course commences with an introduction to the legal system, sources of law and principles for interpretation. Thecourse offers an excellent opportunity for tribunal members to gain a postgraduate legal qualification.

Legally qualified members can update and refresh existing knowledge and legal skills as well as adding further competencies relevant to tribunal membership.

The course is open to graduates in any discipline, or to those who have qualifications and experience deemed a suitable preparation for the course.

Course structure

Students are required to complete four units, each worth 6 credit points, of which at least three must be chosen from the 'Tribunal procedures specialised units' list below:

LAW7248 Decision making for tribunal members
LAW7249 Fact-finding in administrative proceedings
LAW7250 Administrative justice issues in tribunal adjudication
LAW7251 Negotiation, mediation and process management skills

An additional unit can be chosen from the list at www.law.monash.edu.au/units/postgraduate.html.

For further information regarding specialisations, refer to the website at www.law.monash.edu.au/units/postgrad-specialisation.html.

Contact details

Postgraduate studies officer, telephone +61 3 9641 6206, email graduate@law.monash.edu.auor visit www.law.monash.edu.au/postgraduate.

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