Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution

The Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution (GDipDisRes) works from the principles that underpin dispute resolution and management, examining how these principles inform the theoretical and practical aspects of this rapidly changing area of law. It’s available for both law and non-law graduates is ideal for legal practitioners and those working in the design, reform and practice of dispute resolution. Working with judges, legal practitioners and legal researchers who are leaders in their fields, and fellow students from Australia and around the world, you’ll have a unique opportunity to gain advanced understanding of litigation and alternative dispute resolution. The Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution is part of the world-renowned Melbourne Law Masters program.

Applicants must have completed:

A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) at honours standard or equivalent leading to admission to legal practice
or
A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to legal practice and at least one year of documented, relevant professional experience
or
An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and at least one year of documented, relevant professional work experience

In assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
Prior academic performance
Professional experience (if necessary).

IELTS total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.
TOEFL (internet-based): total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening.
TOEFL (paper-based): total score of at least 577 with a score of 4.5 in the Test of Written English.