Overview

Throughout this Professional Legal Practice course from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) , you’ll be exposed to the latest industry perspectives, build your knowledge of fundamental theory and acquire critical hands-on skills through your practical work placement. As a graduate, you’ll be uniquely qualified and ready to launch a rewarding career as a professional lawyer.

Your future career

As a UTS Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice graduate, you’ll have the required academic and hands-on experience you need to become a practising lawyer in NSW. You’ll be equipped with a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of Australian law theory and practice and the skills required to apply these in real legal settings.

With the experience and expertise you foster through your specialised studies, you’ll be a well-rounded law professional ready to launch your future career in your chosen area of expertise.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Torts

Ethics Law and Justice

Remedies

Evidence

Administrative Law

Australian Constitutional Law

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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
Starting 2027-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

162 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 35 other Masters in Legal Studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 092803C

Completed Australian doctorate, or overseas equivalent

OR

Completed Australian bachelor's degree, Australian bachelor honours degree, or Australian master's degree, or overseas equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7

OR

Completed Australian graduate certificate or Australian graduate diploma, or overseas equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 5/7

OR

Completed Australian bachelor's degree, Australian bachelor honours degree, or Australian master's degree, or overseas equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 4.1/7 AND Capacity to study the course demonstrated through a minimum of 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time relevant professional work experience

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

64561 AUD / year

≈ 64561 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

54254 AUD / year

≈ 54254 AUD / year

Additional Details

A small number of postgraduate courses offer government subsidised Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).

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

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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