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Diploma in Laws
Study a Diploma in Laws at Flinders
Start a career in law
The Undergraduate Diploma in Laws equips you with future-ready, industry-driven skills and foundational knowledge in law. It covers traditional legal processes and legal principles, as well future-focused topics that will equip you with the mindset and skills to thrive if you want to study law or if you’re looking to boost your current skillset with broader legal knowledge.
Hoping to find out more about our legal institutions and how law works? The Diploma in Laws is a pathway to the Bachelor of Laws or the Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice at Flinders University. Once you've obtained your Diploma, you can transition into either of those courses with a full year’s worth of credit behind you.
Want to get a taste of legal problem solving, or add enviable legal skills to your professional toolkit? The Diploma of Laws is the perfect opportunity to explore an area of interest, with topics as diverse as Contracts, Criminal Law, Labour Law, Tort Law and Human Service Law & Practice. This one-year course complements countless other study options, making it the ideal qualification for those who want to understand the legal frameworks underpinning industry.
*Available at Flinders' Adelaide City Campus at Festival Plaza from 2024.
*Available at Flinders' Adelaide City Campus at Festival Plaza from 2024.
Why study a Diploma in law at Flinders?
- Take your first step into a career in law, or learn broader legal skills to enhance your current role.
- The diploma is flexible, so you can study law as a part-time student and enter the diploma at the beginning of the year or mid-year
- The course can be a step in the journey to a Bachelor of Laws or the Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice at Flinders University. Once you've obtained your Diploma, you can transition into either of those courses with a full year’s worth of credit behind you
- Legal skills can improve your business acumen, and a basic legal understanding is applicable to many industries
- It is an accessible introduction to law, allowing you to try the course and gain a solid understanding of legal knowledge before deciding to undertake a Bachelor’s Degree
- If you are already studying another degree, the Diploma in Laws will give you legal insights and broaden your professional perspective
- Participants graduate with a University Diploma in Laws, which is AQF Accredited.
Your career
Take your first step into a career in law and learn the latest legal skills to enhance your career prospects in a range of industry sectors.
Potential occupations include:
- legal analyst
- legal project manager
- legal solutions architect
- legal transformation manager
Potential employers include:
- law firms
- commercial companies
- international agencies
- government departments.
What you will study
Students undertake topics such as Introduction to Law and Justice, Essential Legal Skills, Ethics and Professionalism, Indigenous Peoples, Colonialism and Law, International Law and Global Perspectives. Graduating with this one-year Diploma of Laws meets the first-year credit requirements of both the Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice at Flinders University.
Who is the course for?
- Paralegals looking to upskill
- Industry professionals, and students of other disciplines, looking to add legal skills to their repertoire
- Emerging leaders who want to move into legal roles
- Professionals looking to make a career transition into law
- People who wish to experience studying law topics at university before embarking on a full Bachelor’s Degree
ATAR and Student Profile Information
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.20 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 91.60 | 94.15 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 82.55 | 90.55 |
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 45 | 32% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | <5 | <5 |
| Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 46 | 33% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | 29 | 21% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 8 | 6% |
| International Students | 6 | 4% |
| All students | 140 | 100% |
How to apply
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Visit SATAC and submit your application online.
Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
Find the entry path that’s right for you.
How to apply
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Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
The above is a reference component as the majority of courses have the standard application process.
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.
This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.
The above is a reference component as the majority of courses have the standard application process.
If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.
The above is a reference component as the majority of courses have the standard application process.
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Last Updated: 03 Feb 2023