The Graduate Diploma in Construction Law (GDipConstrLaw) gives construction lawyers and professionals in building, construction, engineering and associated industries the legal knowledge to take the next step in their careers.

Working with lecturers who are leaders in their fields, and fellow students from Australia and around the world, you’ll have a unique opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of this specialised area of law and its interaction with the commerce and practice of the industry.

The Graduate Diploma in Construction Law is available for both law and non-law graduates and its flexible structure makes it ideal for working professionals looking to immerse themselves in the study of construction law.

The Graduate Diploma in Construction Law is part of the world-renowned Melbourne Law Masters program.

Australia's leading law school

Melbourne Law School is ranked:

• No 1 law school in Australia and No 10 in the world (Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject, 2020).
• No 1 law school in Australia and No 12 in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, 2020).

As a student, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of construction law, including:

• Common law principles and statutory regimes that impact upon construction and related projects in Australia and the relationship of such laws with the technical and commercial underpinnings of the industry
• The international aspects of construction law and practice, including comparisons with that applicable in Australia
• The principles underpinning the drafting of construction contracts and amendment of standard-form construction contracts
• The avoidance, management and resolution of construction claims and disputes, and
• Key ongoing debates relating to construction law and practice.

You’ll also develop skills in critical analysis and the ability to interpret and transmit your ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences, including clients.

Many students who complete four subjects towards the Graduate Diploma in Construction Law decide to take four more subjects to complete a Master of Construction Law.