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Step 1: Choose your courses
Graduate Certificate of Law
The Graduate Certificate of Law program consists of 24 units in total or the equivalent of a half year of full-time study, distributed as follows:
- Completion of LAWS8586 Law and legal Institutions*
- 3x LAWS8000 level courses
*Students who have completed an Australian undergraduate law degree or Juris Doctor or equivalent are exempted from LAWS8586 Law and Legal Institutions and are required to complete an additional 6 units from the course list.
As a postgraduate student of ANU you take responsibility for your own studies administratively and academically. This includes correctly enrolling in the courses, updating your personal details in the ANU system through ISIS, applying for program leave, withdrawing from a course without financial and/or academic penalty, verifying Census Date deadlines, applying for FEE-HELP (if you are eligible) and more.
Study Plan
Study Period 1 or 2 | LAWS8586 Law and legal Institutions* 6 units | LAWS8000 level course 6 units | LAWS8000 level course 6 units | LAWS8000 level course 6 units |
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*Students who have completed an Australian undergraduate law degree or Juris Doctor or equivalent are exempted from LAWS8586 Law and Legal Institutions and are required to complete an additional 6 units from the course list.
For more information on the Graduate Certificate of Law at ANU, please refer to our Programs and Courses website.
Step 2: Enrol in your courses on ISIS
Enrol on ISISHow to enrol on ISIS
How to find courses on offer in 2024
Go to the Law Course Search Website. At the top of the page, select:
- 2024 under 'Year'
- Graduate Certificate of Law under 'Program'
Read the course description by clicking on the course code.
Step 3: My Timetable
MyTimetable is the ANU official timetabling system enabling you to view the timetable for your enrobed courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials.
Timetable Planner - Opens 11 June 2024
Click here for Timetable Planner
Note: This is not for allocation, but for planning only. It provides an opportunity to plan your timetable prior to the opening of MyTimetable.
Student Allocation - Opens 8 July 2024 at 11am
Click here for MyTimetable for Students
To find out how to use MyTimetable, please refer to the User Guide
Wattle
Web Access To Teaching and Learning Environments also known as WATTLE is the universities Learning Management System. You will gain access to Wattle course and program sites 24-72 hours after enrolment. The course sites contain information on course content, readings and assessment, convenor liaison and student forums etc. You will submit assignments via Wattle.
Wattle
Census Dates
Each course has a census date. If you are enrolled in a course once the course census date passes, you will remain liable for the full tuition and associated fees for that course.
The following standard census dates apply at ANU:
- First Semester Census Date is 5 April
- Second Semester Census Date is 31 August
Each course in a non-standard session has its own individual census date. Please look up course code on ANU Program and Courses to find the census date for that course. More information on census dates can be found here.
Step 4: ANU College of Law Orientation Week Events
ANU College of Law: Welcome to Law at ANU
The College Student and Education Support team will go through the different administration processes, from how to navigate our websites to how to apply for assessment extensions.
- Date: Wednesday 17 July 2024
- Time: 2pm - 3pm
- Location: Law Lecture Theatre, Building 5, Fellows Road ACTON
International and Incoming Exchange Law Students
We encourage international and incoming exchange students to attend the Welcome to Law at ANU event. This face-to-face information session will also cover everything an international student should know, from rights and responsibilities to services available to you.
Documentation to compliment your induction session.
- Canberra - Insider Guides
- Law International Students Orientation Program (ISOP)
- Meet your ANU Law Students' Society (LSS) International Student Directors
Checklists and Useful Links
Checklists
We have put together a helpful checklist detailing all the things you need to do between now and starting Semester. Check off the list and get prepared.
Download the ANUOK App
The ANUOK app is the official safety and wellbeing app for the ANU community. ANUOK is downloadable via the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Lockers Available!
The ANU College of Law has lockers available for law students to hire during the academic year.
The lockers are located in Building 5, in the corridor next to the Law library. Lockers can only be accessed during the Law library opening hours.
IMPORTANT!
- Lockers are available from O-week until the end of the examination period.
- There is no fee to hire a locker.
- Students must bring their own padlock (suitcase size) and provide photo ID.
- Lockers will be distributed on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis. There is no waiting list.
- All lockers must be vacated at the end of examination period, in Semester One.
To take possession of a locker, students will need to present themselves at the College Student and Education Support team, during front counter opening hours.
Services and Groups around Campus
- ANU Students' Association (ANUSA)
- ANU Law Students' Society (LSS)
- ANU Academic Skills
- ANU Careers
- Law Library
- Law MomentuM Mentoring Program
- Law Reform and Social Justice
- Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) - Mentoring Program
Documents to support your induction
Have you already completed tertiary studies?
If you have already undertaken tertiary studies and would like to transfer credit to your ANU degree, please fill out the online form.
Application for Status (Credit) instructions and formANU COL Credit Guidelines
Meeting with a Law Student Advisor
If you require assistance with choosing your LAWS courses or have questions in relation to your Law degree, feel free to book an appointment with a Law student advisor. Appointments are available face-to-face, on Zoom or over the phone.
Click here to book your appointment
Alternatively, feel free to give us a call on +61 2 6125 3483 or email us at enquiries.law@anu.edu.au.
Enquiries
Law Student and Education Support team
(02) 6125 3483