HOW TO ENROL IN A POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM
ENROLLING IN A POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM AT THE COLLEGE OF LAW
Congratulations on taking the next step in your postgraduate journey. Once you've chosen the award that aligns with your goals, you're ready to move ahead. The steps below outline how to complete your enrolment and prepare the information you'll need to get started.
ENROLLING IS SIMPLE
You can enrol in five quick steps:
- Choose your intake and subject/s
- Check you meet the entry requirements
- Gather your documents
- Fees and FEE-HELP
- Submit your online enrolment
Please note, for existing students to enrol in their next subject, you are required to log into the customer portal to complete your re-enrolment.
START DATES
| Feb Intake 1 | May Intake 2 | Aug Intake 3 | Nov Intake 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| START DATE | 09 Feb 2026 | 11 May 2026 | 10 Aug 2026 | 09 Nov 2026 |
| CENSUS | 25 Feb 2026 | 27 May 2026 | 26 Aug 2026 | 02 Dec 2026 |
| END DATE | 01 May 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 | 05 Feb 2027 |
| Subject | Start Date | Census | End Date | Workshop Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRP3 - Advocacy | 21 Sep 2026 | 30 Sep 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
15-17 October 2026 |
| DRP4 - Mediation | 19 Jan 2026 | 28 Jan 2026 | 27 Feb 2026 |
9 - 13 February 2026 |
| FDR1 - Family Law and Mediation | 09 Feb 2026 | 18 Feb 2026 | 20 Mar 2026 |
Intake 1 |
| FDR1 - Family Law and Mediation | 10 Aug 2026 | 19 Aug 2026 | 18 Sep 2026 |
Intake 1 |
| FDR2 - Children’s Matters, Family Law and Family Dispute Resolution | 23 Mar 2026 | 01 Apr 2026 | 01 May 2026 |
Intake 1, 2026 Intake 2, 2026 |
| FDR2 - Children’s Matters, Family Law and Family Dispute Resolution | 21 Sep 2026 | 30 Sep 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Intake 1, 2026 Intake 2, 2026 |
| FDR3 - Advanced Family Dispute Resolution | 04 May 2026 | 13 May 2026 | 12 Jun 2026 |
Intake 1, 2026 Intake 2, 2026 |
| FDR3 - Advanced Family Dispute Resolution | 02 Nov 2026 | 11 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 |
Intake 1, 2026 Intake 2, 2026 |
| FDR4 - Case Management in Family Dispute Resolution Capstone | 26 Jan 2026 | 04 Feb 2026 | 06 Mar 2026 |
Intake 2, 2025 Intake 2, 2026 |
| FDR4 - Case Management in Family Dispute Resolution Capstone | 15 Jun 2026 | 24 Jun 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 |
Intake 2, 2025 Intake 2, 2026 |
| FDR4 - Case Management in Family Dispute Resolution Capstone | 25 Jan 2027 | 03 Feb 2027 | 05 Mar 2027 |
Intake 2, 2025 Intake 2, 2026 |
| FDR5 - Virtual Simulated Practice | 06 Apr 2026 | 16 Apr 2026 | 29 May 2026 |
Intake 1, 2026 Intake 2, 2026 |
| FDR5 - Virtual Simulated Practice | 07 Sep 2026 | 17 Sep 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Intake 1, 2026 Intake 2, 2026 |
| LB3 - Business Strategy: Planning for Success | 04 May 2026 | 13 May 2026 | 12 Jun 2026 | |
| LB3 - Business Strategy: Planning for Success | 02 Nov 2026 | 11 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Subject | Start Date | Census | End Date | Workshop Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDR1 - Family Law and Mediation | 09 Feb 2026 | 18 Feb 2026 | 20 Mar 2026 |
Intake 1 |
| FDR1 - Family Law and Mediation | 10 Aug 2026 | 19 Aug 2026 | 18 Sep 2026 |
Intake 1 |
| FDR2 - Children’s Matters, Family Law and Family Dispute Resolution | 23 Mar 2026 | 01 Apr 2026 | 01 May 2026 |
Intake 1, 2026 Intake 2, 2026 |
| FDR2 - Children’s Matters, Family Law and Family Dispute Resolution | 21 Sep 2026 | 30 Sep 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Intake 1, 2026 Intake 2, 2026 |
| FDR3 - Advanced Family Dispute Resolution | 04 May 2026 | 13 May 2026 | 12 Jun 2026 |
Intake 1, 2026 Intake 2, 2026 |
| FDR3 - Advanced Family Dispute Resolution | 02 Nov 2026 | 11 Nov 2026 | 11 Dec 2026 |
Intake 1, 2026 Intake 2, 2026 |
| FDR4 - Case Management in Family Dispute Resolution Capstone | 26 Jan 2026 | 04 Feb 2026 | 06 Mar 2026 |
Intake 2, 2025 6 February 2026 16 - 18 Feb 2026 QLD & WA 3 July 2026 6 - 8 July 2026 QLD & WA Intake 2, 2026
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| FDR4 - Case Management in Family Dispute Resolution Capstone | 15 Jun 2026 | 24 Jun 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 |
Intake 2, 2025 6 February 2026 16 - 18 Feb 2026 QLD & WA 3 July 2026 6 - 8 July 2026 QLD & WA Intake 2, 2026
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| FDR4 - Case Management in Family Dispute Resolution Capstone | 25 Jan 2027 | 03 Feb 2027 | 05 Mar 2027 |
Intake 2, 2025 6 February 2026 16 - 18 Feb 2026 QLD & WA 3 July 2026 6 - 8 July 2026 QLD & WA Intake 2, 2026
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| FDR5 - Virtual Simulated Practice | 06 Apr 2026 | 16 Apr 2026 | 29 May 2026 |
Intake 1, 2026 Intake 2, 2026 |
| FDR5 - Virtual Simulated Practice | 07 Sep 2026 | 17 Sep 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Intake 1, 2026 Intake 2, 2026 |
CHOOSE YOUR FIRST SUBJECT
Most students enrol in one subject per intake. Two subjects may require up to 25 hours of study per week.
To help plan your study, view which subjects are available in each intake before enrolling.
STEPS TO ENROL
1. Choose your first subject
Most students enrol in one subject per intake. Two subjects may require up to 25 hours of study per week.
2. Check you meet the prerequisites
You must hold a recognised law degree such as:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- Equivalent qualification
Some programs have different entry requirements. Check prerequisites for Family Dispute Resolution and Legal Business Management programs in the tabs above.
3. Complete the online enrolment form
Upload your documents and confirm payment or FEE-HELP details.
4. Submit your enrolment
You can submit your enrolment online. Once submitted, our team will review your application and confirm your enrolment.
Need help?
Customer and Student Engagement
1300 506 402
Enquire online
FAMILY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PRACTICE
Enrolling in the Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution Practice
Follow the standard enrolment steps. You must also follow the requirements below to enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution Practice.
Program format
Subjects run as six-week intensives rather than standard 12-week subjects.
Entry requirements
You must have one of the following:
- A degree in psychology, social work, law, conflict management, dispute resolution, family law mediation or a related discipline
- Accreditation under the Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS) or NMAS
- Mediation skill set from the Community Services Training Package (CHC)
Important
From 1 April 2025, applicants entering via NMAS or AMDRAS accreditation must have held accreditation for two consecutive years when applying for Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department accreditation after completing the course.
Need help?
Customer and Student Engagement
1300 506 402
postgrad@collaw.edu.au
LEGAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Entry requirements
The Legal Business Management programs are open to professionals working in the legal services sector.
You may apply with:
- An undergraduate law degree, or
- Any undergraduate degree plus one year of relevant work experience, or
- Five years of relevant experience in the legal services sector
Applications are assessed individually.
You will need to submit:
- A personal statement
- Evidence of work experience
- Supporting documentation of relevant qualifications or training
English language requirements
Applicants from non-English speaking countries who did not complete their degree at an English-speaking university must provide an IELTS result:
- Writing 8
- Listening 7
- Speaking 7.5
- Reading 7
- Overall 7.5
BEFORE YOU START
Gathering the required academic documents, identification and payment details will help you save time and complete your postgraduate enrolment form smoothly.
- Academic transcript, graduation certificate, admission certificate or practising certificate
- Certified proof of name change (if applicable)
- Postgraduate qualifications if applying for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Unique Student Identifier (USI) - create or find your USI
- Proof of English language proficiency if required
- Credit card or EFT details
- Tax File Number if applying for FEE-HELP
ADVANCE YOUR EXPERTISE
FEE-HELP
Eligible Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders may defer payment through FEE-HELP.
You can pay subject by subject, allowing you to start with a Graduate Certificate and progress to a Graduate Diploma or Master of Laws.
KAY SMITH SCHOLARSHIP
The Kay Smith Scholarship honours one of the longest serving and most respected people of The College of Law. It is designed to support the education aspirations of outstanding law graduates and young lawyers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Online enrolment can usually be completed in one sitting once you have selected your subject and gathered your required documents.
Once your enrolment is submitted and your documentation is verified, you will receive email confirmation of your enrolment and information about preparing for your first subject.
Yes. Each intake has a published start date. New students should complete their enrolment no later than Week 1 of the intake date. After the census date, financial and academic penalties may apply.
We recommend enrolling as early as possible once you have chosen your subject and confirmed you meet the entry requirements. This allows time to prepare for study and ensures your place in the upcoming intake.
You can do any of the following without financial penalty any time before the published census date for each intake:
- Withdraw completely
- Change the subject or course you are enrolled in
- Defer it to a subsequent intake (must be within the next 12 months)
Learn more by reading our Policy Index.
We recommend that you set aside 10-12 hours a week on study per subject, 1 unit per semester. Completing two subjects in the same intake may require up to 25 hours of study and readings each week.
Yes. Our postgraduate programs are delivered online, allowing you to balance study with professional and personal commitments.
International applicants may be eligible to enrol depending on visa status and English language proficiency requirements. Please contact our Customer and Student Engagement Team for details.
Phone: 1300 506 402
Email: postgrad@collaw.edu.au
For 2026, each subject in our postgraduate programmes costs $4,150 with no GST applicable.
Please note that our fees are subject to annual review and may change during your enrolment. Full payment is required at the time of enrolment each semester, and we accept various payment methods including Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and credit card.
Additionally, if you are an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen, or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may be eligible to defer your payment through the Commonwealth Government's FEE-HELP scheme.
Yes, if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident you may be eligible to receive FEE-HELP. For more information, visit the FEE-HELP website.
Yes. Many students begin with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma and later progress to a Master of Laws using subject credit from their earlier study.
Learn more about Recognition of Prior Learning.
If you would like guidance on selecting subjects or understanding your study options, you can contact the Customer and Student Engagement team to discuss your goals.
Phone: 1300 506 402
Email: postgrad@collaw.edu.au
LET'S CHAT
Choosing the right study path matters. A quick call with our advisors can help clarify your options, confirm eligibility, and walk you through the enrolment process.
Choose a time that suits you and we'll give you a call.
