Diploma of Laws Forum

[sivvy]

I don't know if I am on the right thread or not, but here goes...

I am about to begin a Diploma of Law after completing a few degrees in educations/arts.
I am wanting to get into advocacy - do you think a diploma will be enough?
Thanks in advance!

[eagle2a]

sounds pretty useless, which school and are you an international student?

[sivvy]

Not an international student - am from Australia.
Studying at Charles Darwin University.

I just want some experience in law and thought a diploma would offer that.
Not really interested in doing a LLB though I may sometime down the track.

[benjaye]

For the most part, TLS is a United States law school forum--this should have been in the Non-US forum.

The Diploma of Laws alone isn't sufficient to gain admission into an Australian court. You would need a JD (LSAT required) or an LLB then complete a PLT course at a college of law. Each state has different requirements for admission as a barrister and/or solicitor, definitely look those up where you intend to practice.

Education wise, it is a start and you can receive credit for the units completed if you enroll into an LLB course. Admission wise, you would still need an LLB or JD then complete the PLT, apply to the AU Supreme Court for a certificate of admission, then complete additional barrister training since you want to go into advocacy versus transactional work (Solicitor training).

This is what my Aussie friend told me, hope this helps!

[TLSModBot]

Wait since when does Australia have laws? Is this a recent thing?

[First Offense]

Wait since when does Australia have laws? Is this a recent thing?

They have an entire course on what legally counts as a knife, taught by Paul Hogan.

[sivvy]

Thanks or the advice - though I am not really looking at doing a LLB at the moment.
I'm only interested in gaining experience and looking at getting into advocacy.