Specialist Certificate in Law (Digital Law and Technological Innovation) (SC-LAWDT) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Intended learning outcomes

Graduates of the Specialist Certificate in Law (Digital Law and Technological Innovation) will:

• Have advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in relation to law and new technologies;
• Have expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills that equip them to independently: analyse, critically reflect on and synthesise complex information, concepts and theories in law and new technologies; research and apply such information, concepts and theories to law and new technologies; and interpret and transmit their knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Apply their knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner and learner in law and new technologies.

Generic skills

• Well-developed competencies in legal analysis;
• Problem solving abilities, including through the collection and evaluation of information;
• Capacity to communicate, orally and in writing;
• Ability to evaluate and synthesise existing knowledge in the area;
• Capacity for critical and independent thought and reflection;
• Capacity for self-directed learning, organisation and time management.