Diploma of Legal Studies

Your legal education in Australia starts here with a Bond University Diploma of Legal Studies.

Study your Diploma of Legal Studies in Australia and become familiar with the Australian legal system. Upon successful completion, you could pathway into the Bachelor of Laws at Bond.

The Diploma of Legal Studies provides a supported preparation and pathway for further undergraduate study in Law.

Bond University Diploma students are integrated into the Bond community from day one! As a Bond student you will have access to all of Bond university’s state of the art facilities. You will learn with university students but also have the support of extra tutorials just for Diploma students. Complete your Legal Studies Diploma in only eight months and articulate into the third semester of a Bond University degree. Transition into a university degree seamlessly having already been part of the bond community.

Below is an example of some of the degrees our diploma programs credit into.

Diploma Program	Bachelor Program	Number of Credits
Diploma of Legal Studies	Bachelor of Laws	8
Diploma of Legal Studies	Bachelor of Business Law	8
Diploma of Legal Studies	Bachelor of Jurisprudence	8
Diploma of Legal Studies	Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Laws	7
Diploma of Legal Studies	Bachelor of International Relations / Bachelor of Laws	7

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Key features

Complete your diploma in only eight months
Integrate into the university environment from day one
Have the support of extra tutorials just for diploma students
Articulate into the third semester of the corresponding bachelor program

About the program

The Diploma of Legal Studies will be of interest to students planning a career where a knowledge of fundamental legal principles and basic legal skills will be of use, e.g. business administration, legal administration, federal, state or local government administration. It will also be of interest to students who have a general interest in the law as an area of study. Show more

The Diploma of Legal Studies will teach students core skills to enhance their career prospects, whether that be a student fresh out of school or someone wishing to upgrade their qualifications. Some core skills covered include; familiarity with the fundamental features of Australia’s legal system, the principles of business law and contract law, contemporary legal and ethical issues confronting Australian society, communicating in groups, conflict resolution, problem solving, individual and group decision making, and an understanding of ethics, morals and cultural beliefs.

Successful completion of the Diploma of Legal Studies guarantees students a place in most undergraduate degrees at Bond University, with a possible 80 credit points credited towards their new program of study. Students are advised to check the degree study structures online to confirm for which subjects they may receive credit. Show less

Mode	On Campus
Duration	2 semesters (8 months)
Starting semesters	January 2020 May 2020 September 2020 January 2021 May 2021 September 2021 January 2022 May 2022 September 2022
Program type	Diploma
Study area	Foundation Programs, Law
Program code	CO-00011
CRICOS code	080298C
Credit for prior study	For more details on applying for credit, please contact the Student Business Centre: [email protected]

Professional outcomes

Successful completion of the Diploma of Legal Studies will provide students with a pathway to most Bond University undergraduate degrees, including the Bachelor of Laws, or a start to their career where a knowledge of fundamental legal principles and basic legal skills will be of use, e.g. business administration, legal administration, federal, state or local government administration.

Structure and subjects

The Diploma of Legal Studies is a two semester (full-time) program of 8 compulsory subjects and 1 compulsory skills building subject. Students must complete the following (8) subjects for the Diploma of Legal Studies:

*BCAS01-020 Academic Skills is a compulsory 0 credit point subject that provides you with core academic skills including referencing, academic writing and time management. It must be completed in your first semester (Weeks 2 to 6)

Recommended study plan

For information regarding appropriate enrolment for each semester, we recommend that students see the Program Structure and Sequence webpage.

Program fees

The below fees are based on an average per semester cost, fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester:

2020 fees: $15,680 per semester (based on 4 subjects per semester)

When considering the fees associated with your studies, keep in mind that Bond’s accelerated schedule means you can finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than if you went to another university.

This time saving also represents a substantial reduction in accommodation and living costs, plus a full year of extra earnings.

Find out your financing options and other living costs to consider.

Admission criteria

Domestic students

Entry into the Diploma of Legal Studies requires the successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent (OP 9 – 15 or ATAR 61.85 or better). Bond University College offers preparation programs (Foundation Program with an exit Cumulative Grade Point Average of 70% and Diploma Preparation Program with an exit Cumulative Grade Point Average of 65%) for students who do not currently have the required academic qualifications.

Work experience - ANZCO Skill level 3 for greater than 1 year full-time equivalent
Incomplete Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (3 subjects with grade average of 4.76-5.25)
STAT result of 149
OP ineligible Schedule equivalent rank OP 9 – 15

If you do not meet direct entry, Bond University College offers the Diploma Preparation Program . You will qualify for the Diploma of Legal Studies if you successfully complete the Diploma Preparation Program with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 65%.

For more information, please contact:
Office of Future Students
Toll-free: 1800 074 074 (from within Australia)
Tel: +61 7 5595 2222 (from outside Australia)

International students

View the International academic entry requirements.

English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.0 (no sub score less than 5.5) or equivalent.

Country
Afghanistan	Afghanistan Grade 12 Graduation Certificate grade average 80% in final year results
Argentina	Argentine Bachillerato grade average of 7.4 in the final year results
Bahrain	Secondary School Leaving Certificate with a 78% grade average of final year
Bangladesh	Higher Secondary Certificate grade average of 3.3 in final year results.
Botswana	GCE 'A' Levels minimum of 1 points A*=6,A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points, e.g. A=2.5)
Brazil	Certificado de Ensino Medio grade average of 7.8 in final year results
Brunei	GCE 'A' Levels minimum of 1 points A*=6,A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points, e.g. A=2.5)
Canada	Provincial High School Diploma or Ontario Secondary School Diploma grade average of 50% in final year results
Chile	Licencia de Educacion Media final year grade of 5.9, plus an overall score on the Prueba de Seleccion Universitaria of 600.
China	Senior Middle 3 with 60% average in final year results.
Colombia	Colombian Bachillerato final year grade of 78, plus an overall score on the National Aptitude Test of 250
Denmark	Senior High School (Studentereksamen) grade average of 5.7 on a 13 scale
Ecuador	Ecuadorean Bachillerato Grade average of 15.6 in the final year results
El Salvador	Salvadorean Bachillerato Grade average of 7.8 in the final year results
Fiji	Form 7 average of 48% in best 4 subjects
Finland	Lukionpäästötodistus grade average of 7.8 in the final year results
France	French Baccalaureate successful completion and a grade average of 9.8/20
Germany	Senior High School (Abitur) or equivalent with a grade average of 4.1
Ghana	WAEC West African Senior School Certificate with grades achieved at a minimum of B3 level or 4.1. GCE 'A' Levels minimum of 1 points A*=6,A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points, e.g. A=2.5).
Greece	Apolytirion 9.6 grade average in final year results
Hong Kong, SAR	Total of 14 points - Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE). Entry requirements are based on the combined total points achieved from the best 5 Category A subjects.
India	An India Senior Secondary School Certificate average of 35%(awarded by CBSE or CISCE) or, 50% (from all other Boards) in 4 academic subjects.
Indonesia	Indonesia Secondary School Leaving Certificate Average grade of 7.8 for final year results
Iran	Iran Pre-University Certificate average grade of 9.6 for final year result
Iraq	Iraqi Certificate of Preparatory Studies average grade of 78% for final year results
Italy	Esame Di Stato Successful completion with aggregate of 58
Japan	Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma grade average of 3.7 in final year results
Jordan	Secondary School Leaving Certificate with a 78% grade average of final year
Kazakhstan	Kazakhstan Certificate of Completed Secondary Education average grade of 4.1 in final year results
Kenya	KCSE average grade of 3.7 in best 8 subjects
Kuwait	Secondary School Leaving Certificate with a 78% grade average of final year
Libya	Secondary School Leaving Certificate with a 78% grade average of final year
Malaysia	Malaysia Independent Chinese Secondary Schools Unified Examination Certificate with a C8 (pass) in 6 subjects
Mexico	Mexican Upper Secondary School Program (Bachillerato or Preparatria program) average grade of 8.3 for final year results
Moldova	Moldova Diploma de Bacalaureat grade average of 4.8 in final year results, or Moldova Atestat de Studii Medii de Cultura Generala grade average of 7.8 in final year results
Myanmar	Myanmar Basic Education High School Exam grade of 76% in final year results
Nepal	Nepalese Proficiency Certificate with a grade average of 81% in final year, or Nepalese Higher Secondary Certificate with a grade average of 76% in the final year.
New Caledonia	French Baccalaureate successful completion and a grade average of 9.8/20
Nigeria	WAEC West African Senior School Certificate with grades achieved at a minimum of B3 level or 4.1. GCE 'A' Levels minimum of 1 points A*=6,A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points, e.g. A=2.5).
Norway	Norwegian Certificate of Completion of Upper Secondary School Examinations with GPA of 2.9
Oman	Secondary School Leaving Certificate with a 78% grade average of final year
Pakistan	Higher Secondary School or Intermediate Certificate – Humanities & Science Streams: Grade average of 71% in final year results; Higher Secondary School or Intermediate Certificate – Pre-Eng & Pre-Med Streams: Grade average of 33% in final year results
Papua New Guinea	Papua New Guinea Upper Secondary School Certificate (prior to 2011 known as Papua New Guinea Higher School Certificate) Grade average of 3.7 in best 5 subjects
Paraguay	Paraguayan Bachillerato Grade average of 7.4 in final year results
Peru	Peruvian Official Certificate of Secondary Education Grade average of 16.0 in final year results
Poland	Polish Matura grade average of 27% in the best 3 extended level (Poziom Rozszerzony) subjects
Russia	Certificate of Completed Secondary Education grade average of 4.1 in final year
Saudi Arabia	Secondary School Leaving Certificate with a 78% grade average of final year
Sierra Leone	WAEC West African Senior School Certificate with grades achieved at a minimum of B3 level or 4.1. GCE 'A' Levels minimum of 1 points A*=6,A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points, e.g. A=2.5).
Singapore	National University of Singapore High School Diploma with a CAP for Graduation of 2.5 where A+, A=5.0, A-=4.5, B+=4.0, B=3.5, B-=3.0, C+=2.5, C=2.0, D+=1.5, D=1.0, F=0.
South Africa	National Senior Certificate grade average of 3.8 in the best 5 subjects (excluding Life Orientation and Mathematics - Third Paper)
South Korea	Specialised High School Diploma average grade of 1.9 in final year, or High school Diploma average grade of 3.7 in final year
Spain	Spanish Secondary School Diploma average grade of 7.8 in the final year results
Sri Lanka	GCE 'A' Levels minimum of 1 points A*=6,A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points, e.g. A=2.5)
Sweden	Swedish Secondary School Certificate (Slutbetyg/Avgangsbetyg) average grade of 1.9 in final year results
Switzerland	Swiss Cantonal Maturity Certificate, or Cantonal Commercial Maturity Certificate grade average of 3.9 in final year results, or Swiss Federal Maturity Certificate grade average of 3.9 on a 6-point scale), 5.8 (10-point scale) or 2.9 (5-point scale) in final year results
Taiwan	Senior High School with 83% in final year results
Thailand	Thailand Certificate of Secondary Education Matayom 6 (M6) with an overall average of 78%
Turkey	Devlet Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma) grade average of 3.7 in final year results
Ukraine	Ukraine Certificate of Complete Secondary Education grade average of 4.1 in final year results
United Arab Emirates	Secondary School Leaving Certificate with a 78% grade average of final year
United Kingdom	GCE 'A' Levels minimum of 1 points A*=6,A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points, e.g. A=2.5)
United States of America	High School Diploma and completed SAT with a minimum score of 980, or High School Diploma and Enhanced ACT Assessment Complete ACT with minimum composite score of 21. Note: New SAT results are for tests after March 2016
Venezuela	Venezuelan Bachillerato Grade average of 15.6 in the final year results
Vietnam	Upper Secondary Education Graduation Diploma with 7.8 average in 4 academic subjects.
Zimbabwe	GCE 'A' Levels minimum of 1 points A*=6,A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points, e.g. A=2.5)
Global Assessment Certificate (GAC)	Global Assessment Certificate GPA of 1.6
International Baccalaureate Diploma/Certificate	Aggregate score of 24