Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (ONLINE)
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (ONLINE)
If your career ambition is to be a practising lawyer, then Bond’s Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) is your pathway to get you there. An approved professional legal training (PLT) program, the GDLP is required for Bachelor of Laws and Juris Doctor graduates who wish to qualify for admission…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
If your career ambition is to be a practising lawyer, then Bond’s Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) is your pathway to get you there. An approved professional legal training (PLT) program, the GDLP is required for Bachelor of Laws and Juris Doctor graduates who wish to qualify for admission as a legal practitioner.
This practical program includes a short coursework component and a legal placement.
The program starts in week 1 with a compulsory Learning Intensive held in week 2 each semester which will include a series of guest presentations and workshops covering essential skills such as client interviewing, negotiating and advocacy.
The Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (ONLINE) (GDLP) is a postgraduate program offered by the Faculty of Law, and is the link between a student’s law degree and becoming a practising lawyer. The GDLP provides students with a structured coursework learning environment as well as supervised legal training. The program is based on the competency standards for entry level lawyers developed by the admitting authorities and the Australian Professional Legal Education Council (APLEC).
Successful completion of the program will enable students to apply for admission to legal practice in Australia and in some overseas jurisdictions. Students should contact the relevant admitting authority to ascertain the requirements for admission in specific States or Territories.
Where will your degree take you?
The Graduate Diploma is an approved degree for the purposes of admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.
As a graduate of Bond’s Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP), you will be ready for admission. The skills taught in the GDLP are practical and prepare you to be a legal professional.
The program is based on the competency standards for entry level lawyers developed by the admitting authorities and the Australian Professional Legal Education Council (APLEC).
Program learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge, skills and abilities that will be achieved on completion of the program. These outcomes will help you determine whether this program aligns with your professional pathway, career and learning goals.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Bond University is a private university located on the Gold Coast, Queensland. It was established in 1989. Bond provides students with a high-quality, individualised study experience. Students learn under the mentorship of world-class, industry leading academics, and receive a fast-paced, well-rounded education with unparalleled access to resources and professional development opportunities. For 16 years, Bond has stood strong as Australia’s number one university for student experience (according to the Good Universities Guide). The university offers programs in the fields of Actuarial Science and Data Analytics; Architecture; Business and Tourism Management; Commerce and Entrepreneurship; Communication, Film and Creative Media; Construction, Property and Planning; Health, Biomedical and Sport Sciences; International Relations, Politics and Arts; Law; Medicine; Project Management and Innovation; Psychology, Criminology and Social Sciences. The university awards bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in various fields.
