Fees & financial assistance
Tuition fees
Fees for the GDLP are calculated based on the length of your placement, which determines the number of electives you need to take.
Please note that conditions apply for international students and a AUD$75 application fee, payable to ANU School of Legal Practice, may apply.
2017 Domestic student tuition fees – GDLP
|
Becoming a Practitioner |
Professional Practice Core |
Ready For Practice |
Electives |
Legal Practice Experience |
Total cost of Grad Dip of Legal Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LEGW8141 |
LEGW8142 |
LEGW8152 |
(3 units) |
|
|
|
$1,701 |
$4,290 |
$1,430 |
$1,147 x 2 |
80 days (12u) |
$9,715 |
|
$1,701 |
$4,290 |
$1,430 |
$1,147 x 3 |
50 days (9u) |
$10,862 |
|
$1,701 |
$4,290 |
$1,430 |
$1,147 x 4 |
20 days (6u) |
$12,009 |
2017 International student tuition fees – GDLP
|
Becoming a Practitioner |
Professional Practice Core |
Ready for Practice |
Electives |
Legal Practice Experience |
Total cost of Grad Dip of Legal Practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LEGW8141 |
LEGW8142 |
LEGW8152 (6 units) |
(3 units) |
|
|
|
$2,174 |
$6,011 |
$2,003 |
$1,503 x 2 |
80 days |
$13,194 |
|
$2,174 |
$6,011 |
$2,003 |
$1,503 x 3 |
50 days |
$14,698 |
|
$2,174 |
$6,011 |
$2,003 |
$1,503 x 4 |
20 days |
$16,201 |
Financial assistance
FEE-HELP
Australian students (and permanent humanitarian visa holders and some New Zealand citizens) may be eligible to apply for FEE-HELP, the Australian Government loan scheme that assists students with paying their tuition fees. For more information, see the ANU FEE-HELP page, or visit www.studyassit.gov.au
Support for Indigenous students
If you’re an Indigenous Australian planning to undertake Practical Legal Training, apply for the ANU School of Legal Practice's Indigenous Student Scholarship. In partnership with the National Centre for Indigenous Studies (NCIS) this scholarship funds the tuition fees of your ANU GDLP. Two scholarships are offered each year. Applications open in September and close in early November each year.
Applicants must:
- be Indigenous Australians
- meet the admission requirements of the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
- have completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent.
Applicants must demonstrate how the scholarship will assist their personal and professional development. The Selection Committee may take into account the applicant’s academic record, other achievements, and, if relevant, personal circumstances.
Award conditions - Indigenous Students' Practical Legal Training Scholarship (PDF, 69KB)- Application form - Indigenous Students' Practical Legal Training Scholarship (PDF, 75KB)
Support for students in regional, rural and remote areas (RRR)
ANU School of Legal Practice is contributing to efforts to address the significant need for lawyers in regional, rural and remote (RRR) Australia. We strongly promote RRR placement opportunities during the GDLP and offer financial assistance and mentoring in support of students undertaking RRR legal practice experience. First arrange your RRR placement, then complete the RRR Financial Assistance Aapplication Form for financial assistance towards costs like travel and accommodation.
Employer sponsorship
Your employer can sponsor you to study the GDLP, and they will be invoiced directly for payment of your fees. In order for this to occur your employer must complete and submit a 
Notification of Sponsorship form (970.63 KB)
