UndergraduateLaw
Diploma of Conveyancing (Law and Practice)
Southern Cross University, Lismore/Gold Coast/Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Conveyancing (Law and Practice) is a fantastic opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills needed for a career as a paralegal or conveyancer. It also offers a solid foundation in legal principles and the academic skills needed to pursue further legal studies. Students gain foundational knowledge about conveyancing law and practice in the Australian legal system and develop skills in legal research and writing, and an understanding of key legal principles. Graduates are ideally suited for work in conveyancing and law firms which employ licenced conveyancers. Graduates may also use the Diploma as an entry pathway to degrees such as the Associate Degree of Law (Paralegal Studies) or the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Core Units
- LEGL1001Legal Research and Writing
- LEGL1004Australian Legal System
- LEGL2005Legal and Conveyancing Practice
- LAWS2074Conveyancing Law
- LEGL2004Conveyancers Professional Practice
- LAWS2014Local Government and Planning Law
- LEGL2001Introduction to Land Law
- Option UnitsUnit CodeUnit TitleNotesSelect one (1) unit from the following list:LAWS2018Wills and EstatesLAWS2022Competition and Consumer LawLEGL2007Principles of Contract LawLEGL2019Paralegal Placement Select one (1) unit from the following list:
- Select one (1) unit from the following list:
- LAWS2018Wills and Estates
- LAWS2022Competition and Consumer Law
- LEGL2007Principles of Contract Law
- LEGL2019Paralegal Placement | Option Units: Select one (1) unit from the following list:
- LAWS2018Wills and Estates
- LAWS2022Competition and Consumer Law
- LEGL2007Principles of Contract Law
- LEGL2019Paralegal Placement
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
SolicitorANZSCO 271311
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, but a positive skills assessment is not the same as being able to practise. You must first be admitted to an Australian state legal profession, which for an overseas or JD graduate means passing the assessed academic subjects, completing Practical Legal Training, and being admitted by the state Supreme Court, before the occupation is realistically usable for a visa.
Assessed by VETASSESS
BarristerANZSCO 271111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. As with Solicitor, a positive skills assessment is not the same as being able to practise: you must be admitted to the bar in an Australian state or territory before the occupation is realistically usable for a visa. Assessed by the state or territory Legal Admissions Authority, not VETASSESS.
Assessed by State or Territory Legal Admissions Authority
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
ATAR: 45. To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Conveyancing (Law and Practice), students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points) comprising: 7 core units (84 credit points) 1 option unit (12 credit points)
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