Overview

The first university course of its kind in Sydney, this Professional Legal Practice course from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) offers you the opportunity to get hands-on and hone your practical legal skills, all while learning from leading practitioners who are specialists in their fields.

With practical placements and access to state-of-the-art facilities like our moot and trial courts, you'll get invaluable experience to prepare you for your law career. Studying at UTS means you'll get a world-class education in a flexible, supportive environment, ensuring you graduate ready to rise to the top of your chosen specialty.

Your future career

As a graduate, you'll possess a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the contemporary Australian legal system. A seasoned practitioner, you’ll have the ethical, strategic and analytical competencies required to successfully research, interpret, understand and uphold the law.

Combined with a relevant degree, this programme satisfies the practical requirements for admission as a lawyer to the Supreme Court of NSW. With UTS on your side, you'll have the confidence and competence to enter the legal profession, using your acute skills to succeed and rise to the top of your chosen field.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Property and Commercial Practice

Litigation Practice

Skills and Wills Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months
Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-11-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 35 other Masters in Legal Studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS: 077342G

Completed Australian Bachelor of Laws, Australian Juris Doctor, or NSW Legal Profession Admission Board Diploma in Law within the past 5 years

Completed Australian Bachelor of Laws, Australian Juris Doctor, or NSW Legal Profession Admission Board Diploma in Law more than 5 years ago AND A written assessment of the legal qualification from the NSW Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) to ensure the qualification meets the current LPAB admission requirements

Completed overseas legal qualification AND A written assessment from the NSW Legal Profession Admissions Board (LPAB) indicating equivalency of the overseas legal qualification for the purpose of admission as a legal practitioner in NSW and the list of subjects necessary to be completed to meet the requirements for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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