Professional development courses

Cyber Warfare Law

There is a growing need to develop cyber security capability. This course draws on elements of international law, the international law that governs the recourse to armed force and international humanitarian law in the context of cyber warfare.

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Health Law and Bioethics

Explore advanced applications of bioethical, common law, statutory and international law and trade obligations on health care systems, providers, patients, administrators and policy makers.

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Law and Legal Institutions

Available in Summer and Winter sessions, this course introduces non-law graduates to the fundamental principles of law and the Australian legal system, including the executive, legislative, judicial and federal systems.

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Duration

3-5 days

How to apply

Select your preferred professional development course from the Course Calendar below, then complete the online application form. Applications must be received at least 10 days prior to the course start date.

We offer a range of short-term professional development courses to allow you to study a single subject without having to apply for a full postgraduate degree.

Short-term professional development courses can enable you to update or refresh your knowledge, expand your skillset, focus on a specialised area of law relating to your current role or gain new knowledge and skills to prepare you for a new role.

Courses are taught by world-class academics and guest lecturers with real-world professional experience and delivered in an intensive format of between 3 and 5 days to suit working professionals.

Tailored professional development courses can be developed and delivered in-house at your workplace upon request.

Course calendar 2019

Course title	Code	Delivery	Course dates
Law and Legal Institutions	LAWS8586	Intensive	8-9 & 11-12 February 2019	Apply
International Humanitarian Law	LAWS8268	Intensive	19-22 February 2019	Apply
Introduction to Law, Governance and Development	LAWS8001	Intensive	21-22 & 25-26 February 2019	Apply
Principles of International Law	LAWS8182	Intensive	4- 8 March 2019	Apply
Government Contracts	LAWS8220	Intensive	25-28 March 2019	Apply
International Law and United Nations Peace Operations	LAWS8023	Intensive	9-12 April 2019	Apply
Australian Legal Responses to National Security and Counter Terrorism	LAWS8328	Intensive	15-18 April 2019	Apply
International Dispute Resolution	LAWS8567	Intensive	6-9 May 2019	Apply
International Law of World Trade	LAWS8229	Intensive	17-20 June 2019	Apply
Environmental Dispute Management	LAWS8278	Intensive	27-29 June 2019	Apply
International & Comparative Human Rights Law	LAWS8234	Intensive	24-28 June 2019	Apply
Principles of International Law	LAWS8182	Intensive	12-17 July 2019	Apply
International Criminal Law	LAWS8566	Intensive	22-25 July 2019	Apply
Law and Legal Institutions	LAWS8586	Intensive	17-20 July 2019	Apply
Law of the Sea	LAWS8253	Intensive	5-8 August 2019	Apply
Contemporary Issues in Constitutional Law	LAWS8128	Intensive	2-5 September 2019	Apply
International Law and Use of Force	LAWS8178	Intensive	1-4 October 2019	Apply
Cyber Warfare Law	LAWS8035	Intensive	28-31 October 2019	Apply
Post Conflict Situations and International Law	LAWS8314	Intensive	4-7 November 2019	Apply
Health Law and Bioethics	LAWS8237	Intensive	11-14 November 2019	Apply
Law and Society in South East Asia	LAWS8594	Intensive	11-12 & 14- 15 November 2019	Apply
Commercial Law	LAWS8140	Intensive	17-20 November 2019	Apply
International Law of the Environment	LAWS8264	Intensive	25-27 November 2019	Apply

Assessment

As a professional development course participant, you will be expected to prepare for, attend and participate in classes however you will not be required to complete any assessment items and you will not receive a formal grade for the course.

Certification and credit

You will receive a Certificate of Attendance from ANU for your participation in the course, but it is not possible to use the attendance as credit towards a degree program at ANU or any other university.

If you wish to gain status (credit) for the course you must apply as a non-award student or apply for a full degree program.

How to apply

To apply, select your preferred professional development course from the Course Calendar above, then complete the online application form.

Applications must be received at least 10 days prior to the course start date.

Fees

$2,999 (including GST) per student, per course. This fee does not include any prescribed text books (if required).

Payment can be made online or by invoice. Refer to the online application form for further details.

Full payment is required prior to the commencement of the course and fees are payable direct to the ANU College of Law by credit card, cheque, money order or invoice.

Discounted rates for ANU Law alumni

ANU Law alumni receive a 10% discount on professional development short courses ($2,699 (including GST) per student, per course).

You’ll find instructions on redeeming this discount in the online application form.

In-house professional development courses

ANU Law can deliver tailored in-house short courses to meet the learning and development requirements of your team or workplace.

We have developed and delivered a range of professional development courses for both public and private sector clients, including several national law firms and federal government departments.

ANU is currently on the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) Leadership, Learning and Development Panel to provide training for the Australian Public Service.

If you would like to talk to us about developing a tailored learning solution for your team or workplace, please email Kate Hulm, ANU College of Law or call +61 2 6125 0900.