Legal Studies - L5004

Legal Studies

Graduate diploma

The Graduate Diploma of Legal Studies is designed to equip non-lawyers with the legal skills and knowledge they need to make better managerial and commercial decisions and to lead their organisations effectively. You will receive a theoretical and practical grounding in a variety of areas in law.

This course provides you with the legal knowledge that will give you a competitive edge in your chosen career.

At a glance

Course Details

Location
  • On Campus at Monash Law Chambers: Full time & part time
Duration
  • 1 year (full time)
  • 2 years (part time)
Start date
International students can commence in First Semester (February), Second Semester (July).

Domestic students can commence in Trimester one (Summer), Trimester two (Winter), Trimester three (Spring), Semesters 1 and 2.

Qualification
Graduate Diploma of Legal Studies
Course Handbook

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 degree (or equivalent), or an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent), or a minimum of three years relevant work experience 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

Trimester one (Summer,  Trimester two (Winter), Trimester three (Spring)

Apply directly to Monash using course code L5004.

Apply

First semester (February), Second semester (July)

Apply directly to Monash using course code L5004.

Apply

Current Monash students

No, this course does not allow transfers.

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

Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:

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.