Program Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at The University of Western Australia is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Law over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Perth, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations of Law and Lawyering
- Criminal Law
- Contract
- Property
- Torts
- Land Law
- Foundations of Public Law
- Legal Theory and Ethics
- Constitutional Law
- Administrative Law
- Equity and Trusts
- Corporations Law
- Remedies
- Evidence
- Procedure
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have:
(a) a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;\xc2\xa0and
(b) an assessment of this qualification by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia that outlines which units are required to practice.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2030-11-17
About The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public research university in Crawley, Western Australia, Australia. UWA was established in 1911 by an act of the Parliament of Western Australia.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-11-17
- Start Date 2018-02-26
- Language English
- Duration 18 months