Diploma in Law (Prosecutions)
Program Overview
The Diploma in Law (Prosecutions) [DLP] is a two-year program designed for people in the workforce whose roles involve investigations, compliance monitoring and enforcement, prosecution, and the application of law. Police officers, investigators, judicial staff, health inspectors, and similar public officials are the primary target group.
To graduate, candidates must complete 16 courses in total: ten compulsory DLP courses, two options from the LLB program, and four requisite Enrichment Studies courses offered in the first year.
Entry Requirements
Applicants for the Diploma in Law (Prosecutions) must satisfy the following requirements:
- A matriculation GPA of 2.75 or above.
- A minimum of two (2) years' relevant work experience in prosecution, enforcement, compliance, or a closely related environment.
Only 20 places are available per intake. Priority is given to applicants from the Police, government agencies, and private sector organisations involved in prosecution, enforcement, and compliance work. Preference is based on relevant work experience and background, with selection proceeding from the highest GPA downwards.
Course Structure
Year 1
Semester 1
- LAWS1101Introduction to Law
- LAWS1102Constitutional Law
- LAWS1103Communication & Life Skills
- LAWS1104Computer Literacy & Numeracy
Semester 2
- LAWS1105Customary Law
- LAWS1106Crime & Criminal Justice System
- LAWS1107Ethics & Civics
- LAWS1108Law Study Skills & Library Research
Year 2
Semester 1
- LAWS2101Criminal Law
- LAWS2102Law of Evidence
- LAWS2103Criminology & Penology
- LAWS2104International Law
Semester 2
- LAWS2105Trial Practice & Criminal Procedure
- LAWS2106Practice & Procedure in Transnational
- LAWS2107Principles of Equity & Trust
- LAWS2108Law Option (Elective) Elective
Course codes shown are indicative. Please contact the School directly for official course codes and credit information.