Program Overview

Specialist Certificate in Legal Leadership

Overview

This unique qualification is a graduate leadership development program tailored for mid-career legal professionals. It comprises specific leadership and management capability-building subjects for those working in legal organisations. The program design is highly flexible, allowing participants considerable autonomy to customise study for their development needs.

The program offers learning opportunities for legal professionals seeking to extend their business, communication, managerial and leadership skills and knowledge. Subjects are offered intensively in an executive education format to assist those with competing time commitments.

Course Details

• Course code: SC-LGLLEAD
• Duration: 6 months part-time
• Location: Mixed Attendance Mode (Parkville)
• Intake: March, July
• Fees: AUD $11,744 (2025 indicative first year fee)
• Note: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available

Related Offerings

• Master of Laws
• Graduate Diploma in Laws
• Single Subject Study in Law

Related Study Areas

• Law
• Specialist legal study

Program Structure and Career Outcomes

The program is designed to provide legal professionals with advanced leadership and management skills, enhancing their career outcomes in legal organisations. The flexible structure of the program allows participants to tailor their study to meet their individual development needs.

Student Experience

The program is delivered in an executive education format, with subjects offered intensively to accommodate the needs of busy professionals. This format provides a unique learning experience, allowing participants to engage with peers and instructors in a focused and immersive environment.