Laws - L4005
Graduate certificate
The Graduate Certificate of Laws is an advanced pathway designed to help you develop your skills and knowledge across one or more areas of law. Prepare yourself for a dynamic career with options to pursue one specialised focus area or a broad range of electives coinciding with your graduate certificate in law.
Through principles, practice and scholarship, graduate certificate of law students will investigate complex contemporary legal issues in Australia and globally. Gain a well-rounded foundational knowledge by analysing cases from theoretical, global and interdisciplinary perspectives.
The Graduate Certificate of Laws includes units across the full range of Monash Law’s postgraduate program, enabling you to individually tailor your students in line with your interests and professional goals.
At a glance
Course Details
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Start date |
Trimester 1 (Summer), Trimester 2 (Winter), Trimester 3 (Spring), Semesters 1 and 2 |
Qualification |
Graduate Certificate of Laws |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
An Australian Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent qualification approved by the faculty.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
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.
Full fee
The total fees for 2026 for this 24 credit point (6 month full-time or 12 month part-time) course are:
A$22,550
The equivalent fee per 48 credit points representing a standard full-time course load for 2026 would be A$45,100
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
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.