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Graduate Diploma of Legal Studies

Graduate Diploma.
Monash University

58

in world overall ranking*

6

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

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. The programme develops advanced legal analysis, professional practice skills, and specialist knowledge for complex legal and regulatory contexts.

Career outcome

Graduates can use legal knowledge to strengthen decision-making in roles where understanding regulation, contracts and compliance is valuable. Potential pathways include business and corporate administration, governance and risk, compliance and regulatory affairs, policy support, contract and procurement roles, and management positions that liaise with legal teams. This Graduate Diploma supports career development where applied skills in Law enhance professional practice. Preparing graduates for legal practice, in-house counsel, policy advisory, and specialist professional roles in Law.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$57,200 per year

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Information

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1 years

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January, February, May, July, August

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Monash Law Chambers

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L5004

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY-BASED LEARNING PLACEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

A$18,000

tick iconPHARMACY INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$100,000

tick iconMONASH INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE

Up to A$40,000

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