4 years Full time or 8 years Part time
The Diploma of Legal Studies is a pathway program designed to help you transition into the Bachelor of Laws (Honours). You’ll develop essential legal skills in research, academic and legal writing and reasoning, all critical for success in legal education and practice. You’ll be introduced to core legal principles and the Australian legal system, as well as global law, helping you build a solid foundation in law.
Critical thinking and analytical reasoning are emphasised to equip you with the skills needed to interpret legislation, assess legal arguments, and engage with contemporary legal issues. Ethical awareness and social responsibility are a focus, reflecting the importance of integrity and social justice in legal practice.
You’ll gain this foundational knowledge in a supportive learning environment, setting you up for success in your future legal studies. Successful completion of the Diploma of Legal Studies provides a direct pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Laws.
For more course information, visit Diploma of Legal Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at GU.
Griffith University
The Minimum Selection Threshold (ATAR/Selection Rank) for Trimester 1, 2026 entry will be 77.00.
Upon successful completion of this diploma, you will be offered guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours).
This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges
Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.
Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.
Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2025 information is not available.
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2025 information is not available.
Gain valuable skills in legal reasoning, research, and communication that are applicable across a broad range of roles in government, corporate, and not-for-profit sectors.