Graduate Certificate in Australian Law

About the course

Are you an international Law professional looking to localise your skills? Designed for qualified lawyers from common law jurisdictions outside of Australia, the UTS Graduate Certificate in Australian Law is your ideal pathway to becoming a practising lawyer in the state of NSW. Uniquely tailored to meet your specific needs, your program of study will consist of just the core subjects you need as assessed by the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB).

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for advanced professional and specialist roles in Law. Graduates advance into senior legal advisory, in-house counsel, and policy specialist roles. Preparing graduates for legal practice, in-house counsel, policy advisory, and specialist professional roles in Law.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)