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Specialist Certificate in Legal Leadership

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The University of Melbourne

37

in world overall ranking*

1

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This specialist certificate is a graduate leadership development program designed for mid-career legal professionals working in legal organisations. It focuses on leadership and management capability-building, with a highly flexible structure that allows participants to tailor subjects to their professional development needs. Teaching is delivered intensively in an executive education format to support professionals with competing time commitments.

What you might learn

Students develop advanced leadership and management capabilities relevant to legal workplaces, strengthening their ability to lead teams and influence organisational outcomes. The course builds practical competence in business, communication, and managerial skills for legal contexts. It enables participants to customise their learning pathway to match individual goals and career stage.

Career outcome

Graduates can use the credential to support progression into leadership and management roles within legal organisations, including law firms, corporate legal teams, and government or regulatory bodies. The program supports capability growth for roles involving team leadership, operational management, and strategic decision-making in legal settings. It is suited to legal professionals seeking broader organisational leadership responsibilities beyond technical legal practice.

Entry requirements

IELTS 7.0: with no band less than 6.5


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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

Costs

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A$15,248 per year

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A$12,496 per year

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Information

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6 months

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March, July

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Parkville

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SC-LGLLEAD

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$56,000

tick iconMELBOURNE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 100% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL GRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of tuition fees

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