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About the course
QUT’s Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice provides the practical legal training (PLT) required for admission to the legal profession. You can study online or on campus and build job-ready skills through authentic practice-focused tasks and support from experienced legal practitioners. The course includes a four-week placement with a law firm to help bridge the gap between academic law study and professional practice in this Graduate Diploma in Law. The programme develops advanced legal analysis, professional practice skills, and specialist knowledge for complex legal and regulatory contexts.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared to meet practical legal training requirements and progress toward admission as a legal practitioner. The course supports entry into early legal practice roles such as graduate solicitor, law clerk/paralegal, or practice assistant, and helps build capability for work across private firms, government, and in-house legal teams. It is a professional Graduate Diploma pathway for starting a career in Law. Preparing graduates for legal practice, in-house counsel, policy advisory, and specialist professional roles in Law.
Living Costs in Brisbane**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314 |
Average Salary***
