Australian Law - L5002
Graduate diploma
If you already have a law qualification from a non-Australian jurisdiction, a Graduate Diploma of Australian Law from Monash will provide you with the academic requirements needed to be eligible for admission in Victoria.
Expand on your existing knowledge and gain the understanding needed to practice in Australia through our comprehensive, three-part program.
The diploma begins with an introduction to the Australian legal system, providing history and context to support your studies. The rest of your diploma will consist of core law units required for admission to practice in Victoria and law elective units aligned with your specific career goals.
Upon completion, you will hold the necessary skills and prerequisites needed to become a lawyer or other legal professional in Australia.
Located in the heart of Melbourne’s legal district with both full and part-time study options, this flexible course allows you to complete your studies on your own time according to your personal and professional commitments.
The number of credit points and selection of core units will depend on the jurisdiction in which you earned your existing law qualification.
All Graduate Diploma of Australian Law applications must include a letter from the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) stipulating which areas of law are required to meet the academic eligibility requirements for admission to practise in Victoria. The letter from VLAB must be dated within 24 months of submitting your application for study.
At a glance
Course Details
Location |
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Duration |
1 year (full-time) 2 years (part time) |
Start date |
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July) |
Qualification |
Graduate Diploma of Australian Law |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)
Qualifications
Applicants must have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree in law (or equivalent) from a non-Australian jurisdiction.
English entry requirements
Level A
| IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 | or | Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50 | or | TOEFL iBT: 0 - 120 scale: 1 - 6 scale: | or |
Courses that require English Level A only: Other approved English tests (minimum entry scores apply) Courses with English Level B, C, D, E and F: Other approved English tests (higher entry scores apply than specified) |
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
A letter from the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) stipulating which areas of law are required to meet the academic eligibility requirements for admission to practice in Victoria. The letter from VLAB must be dated within 24 months of submitting your application for study.
Making the application
Future students
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
International fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$57,200
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.
Enrolment Obligations
International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.
CRICOS code: 097660F
International course guides
If you are an international student and wish to find out more about our courses, entry requirements, studying at Monash and more, please download our international course guides below.
International Study Grants
