Study Graduate Certificate in Australian Law

Are you an international Law professional looking to localise your skills? Designed for qualified lawyers from common law jurisdictions outside of Australia, the UTS Graduate Certificate in Australian Law is your ideal pathway to becoming a practising lawyer in the state of NSW. 

Uniquely tailored to meet your specific needs, your program of study will consist of just the core subjects you need as assessed by the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB). Spanning ethics, property, constitutional and administrative law, you'll get the chance to acquire the critical understanding of Australian law you need. With UTS, you’ll have everything you need to meet the requirements for admission to the NSW Supreme Court and take your career to an exciting new place. 

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Graduate Certificate in Australian Law

CODE

UTS: C11211 (version 2)

CRICOS: 064381G

DURATION

0.5 years full time
1 year part time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
Autumn Session 2026
Spring Session 2026

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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for domestic students
$26,257

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LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

Before applying to this course, you must contact the Legal Profession Administration Board of the NSW Supreme Court. The LPAB will then assess your competencies and advise which units you must undertake. 
 
Once admitted to this course, you'll complete 30 credit points of core subjects. These cover topics like ethics and justice, property law, the Australian Constitution and administrative law. Once you have successfully completed this course, you will be eligible for admission as a lawyer to the Supreme Court of NSW. 

Subjects at a glance

  • Core subjects

    Subject Code Subject Name
    70103
    Ethics Law and Justice
    70317
    Real Property
    70616
    Australian Constitutional Law
    70617
    Administrative Law

Course highlights

This program is designed to help you meet the requirements to practise law in NSW using your international law qualifications. You'll have the chance to complete this program in as little as one session or part-time across one year, ensuring you can fit this course around your professional commitments. 

Industry accreditation

In order to qualify for admission to the Supreme Court of NSW as a lawyer, some students may be required to complete a practical legal training program, such as the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice. 

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Entry schemes and pathways

At UTS, we understand the dedication it takes to reach your current position – forging a path through prior study, work, and diverse learning experiences.

If you're Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Jumbunna is an alternative application process for our courses that emphasises diverse pathways to success.

You can apply for our courses using your previous study. You may even be eligible for recognition of prior learning, so you won’t need to repeat subjects.

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Where you’ll study

Our world-class facilities support your future-focused learning and high-impact research. They enable effective partnerships with industry and provide services to our community.

Why UTS?

Why study Law at UTS

With a Law degree at UTS you'll gain work-ready skills and learn how to ethically use law and new technologies to create positive social change.

Employers value our graduates for their problem-solving, collaborative skills and lateral thinking. Our degrees are flexible, with content developed in consultation with industry. We offer practical learning opportunities, including in-house legal counsel, legal centres and firms, and summer clerkship programs.

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#9 university in Australia.

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#7

in Australia for law & legal studies.

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#7

in Australia for most employable graduates.

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