The UNSW GDLPP provides the qualification graduates need to apply for the practice of law in New South Wales and meets the requirements of the Law Professions Admissions Council. Once you have been called to the New South Wales Bar, you can apply in any other Australian state or territory. Put theory into practice through training and hands-on experience. Get a real look at your future career path and earn credits towards your degree. Our distinctive and practical graduate diploma in legal professional practice (GDLPP) has been innovatively designed to exceed the professional competence standards of entry-level professionals to prepare you to start your legal career with confidence. Enjoy the excellence of UNSW Law & Justice`s academic staff, guest speakers and lecturers who advise governments, the United Nations and other international organizations on a range of legal issues. You will benefit from this specialisation: the programme covers the skills and values required to be a lawyer in Australia. You will complete the program with the confidence that you will be able to perform the essential tasks required of lawyers in the following areas: Online courses (19 weeks) Online courses are completed over 19 weeks and consist of four core courses and two elective areas. The core courses are: Advanced skills in legal and criminological research and in the effective communication of complex ideas. Practical Legal Education (PLT) is an essential step in your legal career and a prerequisite for admission to the Australian Bar. When you study the UNSW GDLPP program, you develop the skills required for the day-to-day tasks of being a lawyer through a combination of coursework and practical experience. We are passionate about helping you achieve your goals. Shape your postgraduate experience with the opportunities UNSW has to offer.

Immersive workshop (five days) Our program begins in the O-week of terms 1 and 3 with five days of workshops. This immersive week provides a solid foundation for student success in the program and includes specially designed activities and seminars/webinars with introductions to core areas and skills. Do you have a law degree and are ready to be admitted to practice? Develop the skills you need to succeed in everyday legal practice with UNSW`s practical legal education program. You also choose two elective fields: This degree is accredited by the Office of Admissions for the Legal Professions. Engaged learning Learning from anywhere in Australia or around the world in a supportive learning environment that prioritizes the student experience. You will benefit from mentorship from our practitioners who will accompany you in the transition to the practice of law. UNSW Law & Justice ranks 14th globally by subject in the QS 2022 World Rankings and has been a leader in Australian legal education for over 50 years. Join a community committed to excellence and driven by a quest for justice for all. Through our postgraduate programmes, you will gain the skills, perspectives and connections needed to achieve your career goals. Upon completion of your PLT, you will receive a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) (course code CRICOS 069734C). This means that you are eligible to apply for admission to the bar of your state or territory.

Transition to postgraduate studies with the support of student mentors and tutors. Get tips and guidance on how to balance private and professional life to get the most out of student life. Gain legal knowledge in a practical business and regulatory context to expand your expertise into new areas of study or explore existing knowledge at a deeper level. More than 60,000 law graduates have come to the Faculty of Law over the past 40 years to prepare them for their future careers. Reach your full potential with our range of faculty and university-wide scholarships. Our awards and scholarships, available to national and international students in our postgraduate programs, reward excellence and promote international mobility, diversity and equity. A professional degree for graduates of non-legal disciplines or an overseas law degree wishing to practise in Australia. The ability to critically examine criminal practices and institutions, including from a comparative perspective. Practical Legal Education (PLT) is an essential requirement for admission to the Australian Bar. UNSW`s Graduate Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (GDLPP) offers a distinctive, practice-oriented program for law graduates seeking admission to the legal profession.

It is designed to develop both practical skills and knowledge in day-to-day legal practice and to ensure that graduates meet competency standards for entry-level professionals. With a full range of programs, lifetime discounts and ongoing graduate events and benefits, we`re here for you – throughout your legal career.