Graduate Diploma in Law

Course code: 2103 * Course abbreviation: GradDipLaw * Total credit points required: 48 * 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On campus (Melbourne city)

Course description

This course 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 alsoincreases the range of options for law graduates who wish to undertake a postgraduate qualification.

Course structure

A candidate for the Graduate Diploma in Law must usually complete four units with credit for prior studies. 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. Candidates who are not granted credit must complete eight units (including LAW7212) deemed if required.

Students may undertake general studies in this diploma, or a specialisation (see below). Candidates for a specialised graduate diploma must complete a minimum of three units from the prescribed list of units for that specialisation. Candidates who are not granted advanced standing must complete a minimum of five units from the prescribed list of units for that specialisation.

For further information regarding specialisations, visit www.law.monash.edu.au/units/postgrad-specialisation.html.

Specialisations

Students may undertake general studies in this 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
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.

eLaw

for those who wish to:

keep abreast of laws relating to electronic commerce and the internet
develop further knowledge and skills in relation to electronic commerce.

Human Rights

for those who wish to:

develop their interest in how human rights law impacts upon their work
seek employment by human rights-related organisations such as international human rights NGOs and international development agencies
upgrade their knowledge and keep abreast of local and international developments in human rights law.

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.

Tribunal Procedures

for those members of administrative tribunals who require certain core skills and knowledge to carry out their role, whatever their professional background. This course allows them to:

update and refresh existing knowledge
add further competencies relevant to their tribunal membership
achieve further legal qualifications.

Workplace and Employment Law

For those who have an interest in the study of all facets of workplace and employment law. This area is suited to those who wish to develop their knowledge of workplace, employment, discrimination and human rights law.

Contact details

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

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