Graduate Certificate of Laws

Overview The Graduate Certificate of Laws provides focused foundational knowledge and skills training for non-lawyers.

It will prepare you for further postgraduate study in law (via relevant pathways into the Juris Doctor) in addition to building skills relevant to current work environments.

The course emphasises critical thinking, research, analytical and judgement … For more content click the Read More button below.The Graduate Certificate of Laws provides focused foundational knowledge and skills training for non-lawyers.

It will prepare you for further postgraduate study in law (via relevant pathways into the Juris Doctor) in addition to building skills relevant to current work environments.

The course emphasises critical thinking, research, analytical and judgement skills, as well as further developing the capacity to work in a self-directed way, thereby enhancing your ability to study at postgraduate level and deal with real-world legal and policy challenges.Read More

About inherent requirementskeyboard_arrow_down

Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Cognitionkeyboard_arrow_down

The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Communicationkeyboard_arrow_down

The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

Behaviouralkeyboard_arrow_down

The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.