Course

Graduate Certificate in Legal Studies

University of Technology (UTS), Sydney · Sydney · City Campus · Law & Humanities

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Key facts

University: University of Technology (UTS), Sydney
Campus: City Campus · Haymarket
City: Sydney, New South Wales
Qualification: Graduate Certificate
Duration: 0.5 years
Delivery: On Campus
Study area: Law & Humanities

Start dates

Autumn Session 2027, 2027 City Campus
Spring Session 2027, 2027 City Campus

English language requirements

IELTS Academic — 6.5 overall
IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0
TOEFL iBT — 79 overall
TOEFL iBT (0-120): overall 79, writing 21
PTE Academic — 58 overall
Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50
C1 Advanced — 176 overall
Cambridge C1A / C2P: overall 176, writing 169

Academic entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria. Applicants must have one of the following: • Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent OR • Capacity to study the course demonstrated through a minimum of 2 years' full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional work experience The qualification must be in a field of study other than law or, if the qualification is in a legal field of study, it shall not be an academic qualification for legal practice. Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application For applicants who need to demonstrate capacity to pursue this course: • Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:• A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer • A completed 'UTS statement of service' signed by the employer • A statutory declaration confirming professional work experience (for Australian Residents only) • An official letter from the applicant's accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant's professional work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses) • Personal statement (approximately 300 words) outlining relevant professional work experience and reasons to pursue this course. For Applicants seeking credit recognition for core law subjects in overseas legal qualification • Written assessment from the NSW Legal Profession Admissions Board (LPAB) indicating which subjects need to be completed to meet the requirements for admission as a Legal Practitioner. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

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About this course

Graduate Certificate in Legal Studies is a graduate certificate course at University of Technology (UTS), Sydney in Sydney, New South Wales. It is listed as 0.5 years of study. Published intakes include Autumn Session 2027, 2027, Spring Session 2027, 2027. The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5.

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