Undergraduate
Diploma of Laws
Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Laws at Charles Darwin University offers a general understanding of the law, legal processes and legal principles, along with the opportunity to gain specialist knowledge needed for work or other reasons. It is also suitable for internationally qualified lawyers who need to complete some Australian subjects to qualify for admission to legal practice in Australia, and is a recognised pathway to the Bachelor of Laws with up to 80 credit points of credit transfer. The course does not lead to professional accreditation, though students can transfer to the accredited Bachelor of Laws.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
- Core (1 unit): Compulsory Core units totalling 10 credit points as detailed below. LWZ115 Legal Process (replaces LWZ111)
Specialist Electives (7 units)
- Business Communications
- Cultural Capabilities
- Legal History and Jurisprudence (previously LWB205)
- Indigenous Peoples and the Legal System
- Environmental and Planning Law
- Comparative Legal Systems (previously LWZ112)
- Law in Context
- Contemporary Issues
- Resources and Energy Law
- Human Rights Law (previously LWB206)
- Criminal Law
- Torts
- Contracts
- Constitutional Law
- Equity
- Trusts
Admissions
Year 12 completion, ATAR approx 60 or equivalent (STAT score of 140 also accepted)
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