Bond University
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIf 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.
Delivery mode
Bond University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree (or equivalent qualification)
Applicants with an overseas Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor qualification will need to have their qualification assessed by the Legal Practitioners Admission Board (LPAB), to determine if they are required to undertake additional non-award subjects before commencing this program.
Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree (or equivalent qualification)
Applicants with an overseas Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor qualification will need to have their qualification assessed by the Legal Practitioners Admission Board (LPAB), to determine if they are required to undertake additional non-award subjects before commencing this program.
If your qualification does not meet the English language requirements then you will need to provide an English proficiency test for admission:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall score 6.5 with no sub score less than 6.0
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score 58 with no Communicative Scores below 50
- Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Overall score 79 (no scores below 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking, and 16 in Reading and Listening)
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice will prepare you for the following roles.
Barrister
A Barrister appears in higher courts to represent their clients in legal proceedings. You might provide legal advice and prepare cases for court. B...
Lawyer
A Lawyer is hired to represent a client in a range of legal proceedings. You might provide legal advice and prepare cases being heard in court. Law...
Legal Aid Lawyer
A Legal Aid Lawyer provides legal representation and advice to individuals who cannot afford private legal services. You might work in legal aid or...
Solicitor
A Solicitor represents a client in legal proceedings. You might liaise with clients and provide legal advice or guidance. Solicitors may prepare fo...
About Bond University
In 1989, Bond was established with the vision of delivering educational excellence that satisfied the highest international standards.
Decades later, this remains at the forefront of the University's ethos, paired with our commitment to offer a student experience that benefits and transforms every graduate. Today, students, their experiences, and their ambitions remain at the heart of the University’s every decision, action and innovation.
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At Bond, we are dedicated to fostering exceptional graduate outcomes. This commitment has been reflected in national rankings like the Employer Satisfaction Survey, where we were ranked #1 in Australia in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
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