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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Undergraduate Certificate in Legal Studies

  • Certificate

Do you aspire to study law but are not ready to dive straight into a diploma or bachelor's degree? The Notre Dame University Australia's Undergraduate Certificate in Legal Studies provides a gateway to an exciting and rewarding legal career.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Course Code
2510
Study Mode
Online, In person

About this course

School of Law & Business

Do you aspire to study law but are not ready to dive straight into a diploma or bachelor's degree? The Notre Dame University Australia's Undergraduate Certificate in Legal Studies provides a gateway to an exciting and rewarding legal career. You will have the opportunity to experience University-level studies in the foundations of Law, including legal processes, interpreting legislation, criminal law, and legal research and writing. You can also choose to study legal history, ethics or philosophy. Get in touch to start your learning journey today.

Study locations

Sydney

Online

What you will learn

The Undergraduate Certificate in Legal Studies offers you the opportunity to experience University-level studies in foundations of Law, including legal processes, interpreting legislation, criminal law, and legal research and writing. You can also choose to study legal history, ethics or philosophy.

You will learn how the legal system works, examine the role of judges, juries and lawyers, and learn how to conduct research and analyse critical legal issues.

Undergraduate Certificate in Legal Studies students also develops skills in presenting information and arguments. The Undergraduate Certificate in Legal Studies offers an opportunity to acquire new skills and is a pathway to further study of higher awards, such as a diploma or bachelor's degree. You can take this certificate course over 0.5 years full-time or the equivalent part-time.

Career pathways

The Undergraduate Certificate in Legal Studies is a pathway to further study of higher awards, such as a Diploma or Bachelor's degree.

Course structure

The Undergraduate Certificate in Legal Studies consists of four courses:

  • Legal Research & Writing
  • Legal Process & Statutory Interpretation
  • Legal History
  • Criminal Law A

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
92.4%
Overall satisfaction
91.4%
Skill scale
81.9%
Teaching scale
84.4%
Employed full-time
$65k
Average salary