The Graduate Diploma in Government Law (GDipGovtLaw) is designed to provide you with expertise in matters that lie at the cutting-edge of government law in Australia and elsewhere.

As a student, you’ll gain an advanced understanding of the framework of law and practice in which government operates, which includes not only constitutional and administrative law but also a host of particular legal regimes that apply to government actors. This constantly changing branch of the law lends itself to comparison between countries, allowing you to understand the different ways of tackling problems and how to draw lessons from them.

It’s available for both law and non-law graduates and the flexible structure makes it ideal for working professionals looking to immerse themselves in this dynamic branch of the law.

The Graduate Diploma in Government 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 in the Graduate Diploma of Government Law, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of government law, including the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in relation to:

• The legal and institutional framework for Australian government in theory and practice
• An analysis and resolution of the complex problems of government law
• A range of alternative approaches to government law in other countries and systems and the methodology of comparative public law
• The context within which government law operates and the sensitivities peculiar to it.

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.