Australian Law

This Australian Lawcourse from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS)will give you the opportunity to translate your international law experience into a qualification appropriate for Australia. Successful graduates can meet the academic requirements for admission as a lawyer to the NSW Supreme Court in as little as one year of full-time study.

This Australian Law course delivered by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is for overseas qualified lawyers who wish to practise law in NSW. Tailored to your unique needs based on the Legal Profession Admission Board's assessment, we design a personalised study program that, upon completion, satisfies the academic requirements for admission as a lawyer to the NSW Supreme Court.

Key Facts

This course has one core subject, Australian Constitutional Law. The remainder of the 42 credit points will be determined by your individual assessment from the LPAB.

You will learn from experienced academics, practitioners and industry experts. You will enjoy a flexible learning environment that allows you to balance work or other commitments with subjects offered in a variety of delivery modes, including collaborative face-to-face seminars, evening classes and intensives. As a valued member of our postgraduate community, you will have access to a range of facilities, including our exclusive UTS Law postgraduate student lounge that provides a dedicated study and relaxation space for our postgraduate students.

In addition to meeting academic requirements, you might also be required to complete practical legal training to qualify for admission to practise law in NSW. The UTS course Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice, meets this requirement.

The course requires a minimum of 48 credit points of study, but total credit point requirements and subjects studied vary depending on students' individual LPAB recommendations. All subjects in this degree relate to Australian law – including contract, tort, property, ethics, constitutional and property law. In addition to meeting academic requirements, some students may also be required to complete practical legal training to qualify for admission to practise law in NSW.

Course structure:

• The course requires completion of a minimum of 48 credit points. However, each candidate's course of study varies depending on the number of subjects they are required to take in order to be admitted to practice in NSW. Subjects other than those listed below may be substituted depending on what subjects the LPAB requires applicants to complete to be eligible for admission to practice.