Legal Studies at ACU National
Why legal studies?
The role of the law and the issues it represents are becoming more visible and pressing. It is essential that we are aware and informed about the legal issues we encounter in our working environments and day to day lives. For non-lawyers, knowing what your obligations are, how to respond in various circumstances or even how to deal with lawyers is vital. This is particularly true in areas such as education, human services, governance and health, all of which are becoming both more regulated and more litigious.
Undertaking a postgraduate course in legal studies at the Institute of Legal Studies at the Australian Catholic University (ACU National) can assist your professional and personal development. Courses are specifically tailored to suit the needs of professionals who need knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to legal issues.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
The Institute is developing programs of continuing legal education (CLE) designed to meet the professional needs of legal practitioners. Combining the expertise of academic staff and guest lecturers with the facilities at six campuses and online resources of ACU National, the Institute's CLE program will offer the opportunity for quality learning, relevant to practitioner's needs. The University's Mission to attend to all that promotes the common good provides a distinct orientation to the CLE program.
Expand career options
An education at ACU National is one that attends to the development of the whole person. Whether it is through the continuing legal education program for legal professionals, or through specialist interdisciplinary award programs, the Institute offers a range of programs that will enhance career options through the development of relevant knowledge and crucial analytical skills.
Law is becoming increasingly important across a range of professions; those with non-legal backgrounds gain real benefits from knowledge of the law as it relates to their profession. The Institute's courses can provide this crucial foundation.
Progressive, flexible and innovative learning
The Institute of Legal Studies provides excellence in teaching and the delivery of courses. Courses are presented in a range of flexible formats, drawing on the University's established expertise in teaching and learning, together with its comprehensive online learning resources. Find out more about online study at ILS. The Institute ensures the most supportive learning environment possible for adults who are professionals and leaders in their field.
Excellence in teaching
Studying at the Institute enables students to interact with some of Australia's most outstanding legal educators and leaders. Our teachers consist of our own expert staff who are qualified in law and other disciplines, outstanding academics, private practitioners, and professional specialists and consultants. Find out more about our staff.
Mission and resources of ACU National
As an initiative of Australia's only national university, the Institute of Legal Studies is itself national in focus, providing a valuable overview of Australia's legal system.
ACU National, a public university funded by the Australian Government, is open to students and staff of all beliefs. It has six campuses in Australia and offers programs throughout Australia and overseas. Students enjoy the benefits of small, friendly campuses and small class sizes, and have direct access to highly qualified lecturers and outstanding student support services.
The Institute is well positioned to draw upon the University's vast resources and expertise and shares its core values. ACU National is dedicated to rigorous intellectual scholarship and the individual's pursuit of truth and academic freedom. Its ethos is derived from Christian values and the Catholic intellectual tradition, and our core concern is with ethics in all fields of endeavour.
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