Graduate Diploma in Corporate Law (GD-CORPLAW) // Entry and participation requirements

Entry requirements

To be considered for entry into this course, applicants must:

• Have completed a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) (AQF7) or a Juris Doctor (JD) (AQF9) leading to admission to legal practice with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 70%, or equivalent.

Or

• Have completed a Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) (AQF7) or a Juris Doctor (JD) (AQF9) or equivalent, leading to admission to legal practice.

         And

• Have one year of documented relevant experience.

Or

• Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline.

         And

• Have one year of documented relevant experience.

Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Business and management.

Relevant experience for this course may include legal roles such as a lawyer, solicitor, advocate, attorney, counsel, barrister, magistrate, or judge's associate or roles engaged in issues relating to corporate law and governance.

Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe.

Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and subject-specific criteria are based on the University of Melbourne’s grading standards and subjects. If studies are from elsewhere, we’ll assess the grades and subjects against University of Melbourne equivalents. This means that the final WAM may be adjusted depending on the previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

All degree levels referenced align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), the national policy guide for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. Applications will be assessed against these standards.

English language requirement

Applicants must satisfy the University's English language requirements. Level 2 English scores are required for this course.

Selection task

As part of selection, applicants are required to:

• Provide a curriculum vitae (CV) detailing relevant education, work experience, skills and achievements, if relevant.

To be considered, all required information and documents for the selection task must be provided. Missing information may result in the application being deemed ineligible.

Selection methodology

When assessing and, where relevant, ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• Prior academic performance
• Relevance of previous study
• Relevant prior (research and/or professional) experience, if relevant.

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

Meeting the minimum entry and English language requirements does not guarantee selection.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The Melbourne Law Masters welcomes applications from students with disabilities. The inherent academic requirements for study in the Melbourne Law Masters are:

• The ability to attend a minimum of 75% of classes and actively engage in the analysis and critique of complex materials and debate;
• The ability to read, analyse and comprehend complex written legal materials and complex interdisciplinary materials;
• The ability to clearly and independently communicate in writing a knowledge and application of legal principles and interdisciplinary materials and to critically evaluate these;
• The ability to clearly and independently communicate orally a knowledge and application of legal principles and interdisciplinary materials and critically evaluate these;
• The ability to work independently and as a part of a group;
• The ability to present orally and in writing legal analysis to a professional standard.

Students who feel their disability will inhibit them from meeting these inherent academic requirements are encouraged to contact Student Equity and Disability Support.

Last updated: 1 December 2025