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Graduate Certificate of Law


  • Australian National University
  • Course CRICOS Code:082258F
  • World Ranking (QS):NO.31
  • Course Duration:26 Weeks
  • Australian State:Australian Capital TerritoryACT
  • Australian City:Canberra
  • Course Intake:Semester 1,Semester 2

Course Description

The Graduate Certificate of Law offered by the ANU College of Law is the best way to start your postgraduate legal studies – whether you are a non-law graduate or a law graduate from an overseas university. The program is designed to be a stand-alone qualification or provide an entry qualification for the Master of Laws. Completion of the program is compulsory for all graduates without a Law or cognate discipline background seeking to progress to a Master of Laws at the ANU College of Law. The program is optional for all law graduates from overseas universities who might like to increase their understanding of Australian Law or Law and Legal Institutions. The program provides a flexible structure and includes a wide range of elective courses. All courses are taught by staff with international research reputations and draw upon ANU’s strategic location in the national capital. The Graduate Certificate also includes a compulsory 6 unit course on Law and Legal Institutions which provides an important foundation for students’ legal studies.

Basic Information

Course Discipline Law
Faculty Faculty of Law and Politial Science
Qualification Level Graduate Certificate/Diploma
2025 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) $AUD 23,455
Course Duration 26 Weeks
Campus(es) Canberra

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0 Or at least 10 years of work experience in an ANZSCO Skill Level 1 role
English Requirements IELTS 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)
Portfolio Required NO
Work Experience Required NO