Students need to possess initiative and a strong motivation to study for the Diploma in Law, as the amount of individualised attention and the on-campus support provided in undergraduate university courses are not available. Studying law is a very time-consuming discipline, with intensive reading and reflecting forming a basis for developing particular skills in comprehension, analysis, and presentation. It is difficult to estimate how much time each individual person should devote to their studies. In terms of examination preparation, it is likely that you would need to allocate more than two hours for each hour of lectures. The other major component of accessibility is the cost of obtaining the Diploma in Law, which is much less than comparable qualifications.
Fees are payable in full at the time of enrolment in each subject.
The Board collects all enrolment fees, including the tuition fee on behalf of the Law Extension Committee. Matters requiring special consideration and additional Board services will usually incur a fee. The Course Information Book has further details. Students need to think carefully about their study load each semester, as fees are not refunded when a student discontinues enrolment in a subject. The STAT is a test that assesses your capabilities for tertiary study.