Associate Degree in Legal Practice (Paralegal) - Apply

Student type:
Learning mode:
On campus
Entry score:

ATAR 42.05 Packaged Pathway 41.05*

Duration:
Full-time 2 years
Part-time may be available
Fees:

Commonwealth Supported Places

Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City
Learning mode:
On campus
Entry score:

Not applicable

Duration:
Not applicable
Fees:
N/A
Next intake:
Not applicable
Location:
Not applicable

Applications currently closed

Applications for this course for Semester 2 2026 are now closed. 

For Semester 1 2027, applications open 3 August 2026.

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Associate Degree in Legal Practice (Paralegal)
Program code: AD015
School: Business and Enterprise
Title
Plan code
VTAC Code
CRICOS
AD015
3200332981
Plan code
AD015
VTAC Code
3200332981
Packaged Pathway - Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice via Associate Degree in Legal Practice (Paralegal)
AD015PATH2
3200312031
N/A
N/A
Plan code
Packaged Pathway - Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice via Associate Degree in Legal Practice (Paralegal)
VTAC Code
3200312031
N/A
CRICOS
N/A

Event or deadline Date
Applications open 3 August 2026
Timely close - Direct applicants 18 December 2026
Timely close - VTAC applicants* See VTAC website
Offer Round 1 From 21 December 2026
Offer Round 2
From 11 January 2027
Offer Round 3
From 25 January 2027
Orientation 22-26 February 2027
Semester 1 classes begin 1 March 2027

Please note: Entry to this program is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors. Offers are made in order from highest to lowest rank until all places are filled.

If you have been selected for a place, please refer to the offer letter for acceptance and enrolment deadlines.

*You can find all important VTAC dates on the VTAC website.

See Important dates for the full list of RMIT study dates.

Please note that not all programs are offered for semester 2 intake.

Event or deadline Date
Applications open 9 March 2027
Midyear Orientation week 5-9 July 2027
Semester 2 classes begin 12 July 2027

Please note: Applications may close early if all places are filled, so ensure you apply as early as possible for your application to be considered.

See Important dates for the full list of RMIT study dates.

Not open for international

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This course is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa.

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