Diploma in Legal Studies

Start building your understanding of the legal system, sources of law and legal reasoning. Our Diploma in Legal Studies is a one-year pathway program. If you don’t have a competitive ATAR or LSAT to enter the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), you can apply for the Diploma in Legal Studies and study the same courses as the first year of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours). When you successfully complete the Diploma in Legal Studies, you’ll get credit for the first year of your Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree. Build a strong foundation in how the law works and how laws change over time as society evolves. Investigate and analyse laws, regulations and court rulings to understand how they apply in different situations. Research past decisions to learn how precedent works and how you can use it to build a strong supporting argument. Debate landmark cases to examine different viewpoints and explore emerging areas of law, such as responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability and First Nations knowledges.