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C O N TA C T U S
ANU College of Law
The Australian National University
5 Fellows Road
ACTON ACT 2600
T +61 2 6125 3483
E enquiries.law@anu.edu.au
W law.anu.edu.au
CRICOS Provider #00120C | August 2018
2019 STUDENT GUIDE
ANU College of
Law
Welcome
to #CBR
Take the best elements of a city –
3rd best
atmosphere, access, diversity, job
opportunities – and package them in
city in the
a place where the traffic is minimal,
the trees are plentiful and kangaroos
world to
hop down the main streets like they
own the place. Welcome to Canberra.
visit in 2018
Affectionately known as the Bush Capital, Canberra has all
of the benefits of a big city, while still maintaining the heart
and community of a town. Situated in the city centre, The
Australian National University offers sprawling parklands
Lonely Planet lists Canberra as and safe, accessible transport options. From any direction,
one of the world’s top 10 cities the campus is a short walk, bike ride or drive from the city,
stunning Lake Burley Griffin or one of Canberra’s many nature
to visit in 2018, ranking it above
reserves. Jump on a bus and you can visit the High Court of
Sydney and Melbourne.1 Australia, a range of restaurants or the immersive galleries,
museums and libraries that hold the nation’s stories. For
weekend trips, you can easily choose between the bustle
of Sydney, the distinctive beaches of the New South Wales
South Coast or the tranquillity of the Snowy Mountains.
Home to nearly 80 embassies and high commissions, as
well as the heart of the Australian legal system in the form
of Parliament House and the High Court, Canberra is safe
and affordable with a lower cost of living than Sydney or
Melbourne while still providing metropolitan lifestyle at
its best.
We are a global city with a multicultural population who
welcome students and world-class academics from around
Australia and overseas to our community. Find the world at
your doorstep in Canberra.
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Lonely Planet
‘Best in Travel 2018’ list
2019 Student Guide 1
WELCOME FROM THE DE AN
We are the intellectual
home for some of
It’s my pleasure to introduce The Australian
National University’s College of Law 2019
Student Guide. Australia’s
The 2018 QS World University Rankings by Subject ranked Law
at ANU 12th in the world, while ANU is Australia’s number one foremost
experts
ranked university, and 24th in the world.1
Our College is renowned for its collegiality, teaching excellence
and small class sizes.
The ANU College of Law is home to 5 research centres, a
reform and social justice initiative and a strong cohort of higher in international,
degree research students. Through the Centres for Commercial
Law; International and Public Law; Law, Arts & the Humanities; constitutional, public
Military & Security Law; Profession, Education & Regulation in
Law; and the Law Reform and Social Justice initiative, we have and private law.
built networks with lawmakers, the judiciary and legal academic
researchers throughout Australia and the world.
Our campus is located on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in
Australia’s national capital, Canberra, a city of 400,000 people,
known for being safe, clean and green. Indeed, in the numerous
trees across our campus, you’ll see plenty of native wildlife,
such as possums, and dozens of types of birds.
We look forward to welcoming you to ANU.
Professor Sally Wheeler OBE
QS World University
Dean, ANU College of Law
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Rankings 2018
2 ANU College of Law
C H O O S E L AW AT A N U
ANU Law opens doors2
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Salary
$62k $75k No.1
Average Average No.1 in Australia
starting salary starting salary for graduate
(undergraduate) (postgraduate) employability
3 4
Full-time employment Employment sectors
7%
86% Not-for-profit
86% of ANU Law graduates are in full-time
employment within 4 months of completing 40% 53%
their degree Public sector Private sector
89% Postgraduate
75% Undergraduate ANU College of Law Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016
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Emerging Global Employability Survey 2016
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ANU College of Law Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016
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ANU College of Law Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016
Ranked
No. 12 in
the world
for Law
QS World University
Rankings by Subject 2018
2019 Student Guide 3
OUR TEACHERS
High staff-
ANU College of Law is renowned for
teaching excellence and is the intellectual to-student
home for some of Australia’s foremost
experts in international, constitutional,
public and private law.
ratios
Bringing together extensive experience and real-world insight,
ANU has one of
our teachers are experts both in their legal disciplines and in
legal education. They chose The Australian National University
the highest average
because they wanted to educate and mentor students who are academic staff to
passionate, excited and engaged.
As well as teaching and research, ANU Law academics are
student ratios among
frequently called on by parliamentary committees, professional
associations, non-government organisations and the media for
Australia’s leading
consultation and analysis, advice and guidance on the law, and
what might be done to improve it.
universities.
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Most vitally, ANU Law’s teachers take pride in being accessible
to students, providing the guidance and support needed to
make the most of studying at ANU.
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Good Universities
Guide 2018
4 ANU College of Law
Anthony Hopkins
“Experiential learning is
critical to the development of
important graduate attributes
associated with practising
law. It’s also essential to
developing students’ capacity
to critique and challenge
existing laws, legal structures
and processes.”
Dr Anthony Hopkins is a Senior
Lecturer at the ANU College of
Law, having been appointed in
2014. He was called to the bar
in 2010, joining Burley Griffin
Chambers in the ACT. Dr Hopkins
continues to practise as a barrister
with a focus on sentencing and
appellate criminal cases.
Pauline Bomball Roberta McRae OAM
“An ANU law degree has taken me to a clerkship at “I find online teaching challenging and interesting. Not
Herbert Smith Freehills in Sydney, an Associateship at every course can, or should, be taught online but such
the High Court of Australia and a lecturing position at the an alternative offers opportunities to those not in a
ANU Law School.” position to attend face-to face lectures.”
Pauline Bomball graduated from The Australian National University Roberta McRae OAM is a Lecturer and Director of the Graduate
in 2010 with a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours and Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP) program. She was the third
University Medal) and a Bachelor of Economics. She undertook female to hold the role of Speaker in any Australian Parliament.
her clerkship at Herbert Smith Freehills in Sydney and later Elected to the ACT Legislative Assembly in 1992, Roberta served
served as Associate to the Honourable Justice Virginia Bell AC as Speaker until 1995. From 1996 to 1998, she was shadow
of the High Court of Australia. Pauline joined ANU in 2012, where Minister for Education and Sport.
she researches and teaches in Tort Law, Contract Law and
Labour Law.
2019 Student Guide 5
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
See the
world
Daniel McNamara Tara Peramatukorn Aaron Zee
“I definitely like the “If you’re thinking about “I definitely see my
international focus of studying law, give it career taking place
my studies and, where a go. You will either between Asia and
I could, I have linked find it to be a very Australia, so I’ll be
everything back to an satisfying degree that making the most of
international focus.” constantly challenges my experience in
– Daniel, Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor the way you think, Singapore.”
of Arts student, is undertaking a or you will develop a – Aaron, fourth-year Bachelor
Law Professional Practicum (LPP)
in Jakarta as the final course in his
set of skills that are of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce
student, studied Law and
Flexible Double Degree. very transferable in Development Economics at
a number of career Singapore Management University
contexts.” (SMU) after receiving a New
Colombo Plan Scholarship and
– Tara graduated in July 2017 and also
a place in the Singapore Global
won the prestigious National Jessup
Leaders Program.
Moot in 2016.
6 ANU College of Law
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES AND INTERNSHIPS
Overseas courses International exchange
ANU Law offers 3 specific courses based overseas – in ANU partners with universities all over the world,
Geneva, Alabama and Kyoto. Students eligible for these offering opportunities to study in English as well as in
courses gain significant benefits from experiencing another language.
international law first-hand.
International mooting competitions
Domestic and international ANU Law has a proud tradition of competing in international
internships mooting competitions, including the prestigious Philip C.
Jessup International Law Mooting Competition.
ANU Law offers a range of internships in law firms,
government departments, international bodies and non-
government organisations. Some of these include the World
Bank Group’s Integrity Vice Presidency, Department of
Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Environmental Defenders
Office and Legal Aid.
Michael Fortson Maxine Viertmann James Barrett
“I was always “Good lecturers and “Being a JD student
fascinated with tutors help you to engage has never held me back
law and the idea of with the content and from getting involved
studying it, so I really bring out your natural in the opportunities
did enjoy all of my interests. At ANU, I’ve had ANU Law offers. If you
classes. I made a some of the nicest and have the time, then
180 degree turn from the most genuinely being a postgraduate
my mid-life career interested tutors and student doesn’t stop
change, so it’s totally lecturers that I’ve ever you from living the law
doable. The College come across. They’ve school experience.”
demonstrates that they all played a huge role in – James completed the Juris Doctor
will help people reach getting me here.” in 2017. As a student he travelled to
Alabama for an Australian-United
the end.” – Maxine, Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor
States Comparative Law course;
– Michael completed the of Commerce student and 2018 World
completed an Aurora Internship
postgraduate Juris Doctor in Bank Integrity Vice Presidency Fellow.
with the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal
2016 after a 23-year career in the The fellowship enables recipients to work
Corporation; won 2 national mooting
US military. in Washington DC within the World Bank
competitions; and taught legal
Group’s Integrity Vice Presidency (INT).
literacy to prison inmates.
2019 Student Guide 7
OUR ALUMNI
Lisa Qin
B Comm ’07, LLB ’07
Lisa Qin is Education Officer
for UNICEF China. Based in
Beijing, Lisa works for UNICEF
to develop, plan and manage
education programs for China’s
most vulnerable children. She
was previously a corporate
lawyer and, through the Teach
for Australia program, taught at
high schools in regional Victoria
and then consulted to the Asian
Development Bank after her
studies as a Knox Fellow. Lisa is
passionate about cross-cultural
relationships and since 2013
has been a delegate and board
member of the Australia China
Youth Dialogue, an early career
leaders forum.
Elizabeth Carroll Kumaralingam Amirthalingam
LLB (Hons) ’99, BA (Hons) ’96, GDLP ’99 LLB (Hons) ’93, PhD ’01
Elizabeth Carroll is the Chief Legal Counsel at IP Australia Kumaralingam Amirthalingam is Professor of Law at the National
and instigated the Legal Circles Program – an innovative University of Singapore. Widely published internationally in the
cross-agency mentoring program for Commonwealth lawyers. fields of Criminal Law and Torts, Kumar’s path in law began
She is also the chair of the Australian Government Legal at the ANU Law School where he studied and then taught.
Network Board. He has since served as Vice Dean (Academic Affairs) and Vice
“My professional life has been hugely enriched by the Dean (International Programmes) at the Faculty of Law, National
generosity of colleagues in sharing the benefit of their University of Singapore.
experience. The connections you build at ANU are only He is Chair of the NUS Teaching Academy, and was formerly
the beginning.” Director of the Asian Law Institute. He has also served in senior
roles in the Singapore Attorney-General's Chambers.
Photos: Supplied
8 ANU College of LawHelen Zhang
’10,
BAsiaPacStudies ‘10,
’10, GDLP ‘12
LLB (Hons) ‘10, ’12
Helen Zhang used an ANU Flexible
Double Degree to combine her
interests in Law and the Asia
Pacific. This has taken her around
the world, first as a commercial
lawyer in Beijing and Hong Kong;
and now to Tel Aviv where she
works as a diplomat for the
Department of Foreign Affairs and
and Trade.
Trade in Tel Aviv.
“The international focus of ANU
College of Law provided a solid
foundation for a career in foreign
affairs and has allowed me to
grasp the diverse tapestry of
Israeli society.”
John Reid Samuel Seow
LLM ’08 LLB (Hons) ’14, GDLP ’14, LLM LegPrac ’17
John is the First Assistant Secretary, Office of International Law Samuel Seow is senior legal counsel and head of the
Attorney-General’s Department. international arbitration practice at Samuel Seow Law
John has led the Office of International Law in the Attorney- Corporation, a full-service law firm headquartered in Singapore.
General’s Department since 2013 and is responsible for advice “Learning from and interacting with some of the most
to the government on all areas of international law. eminent international law scholars and practitioners while at
“A Masters degree at ANU gave me access to some of the university certainly inspired an interest in international law.
nation’s most impressive minds and to professionals and With their encouragement, I pursued this interest, first in the
academics at the heart of Australia’s government and public form of a thesis and subsequently in my legal practice in
policy. Having those sorts of leaders and mentors through my international arbitration.”
degree gave me a thorough understanding of government in
Australia and set me on a great professional pathway in public
policy and service.”
2019 Student Guide 9BACHELOR OF L AWS (HONOURS)
Duration
4 years [Full-time];
Up to 10 years [Part-time] (Single Degree)
5 years [Full-time];
Up to 11 years [Part-time] (Flexible Double Degree)
2018 Indicative Entry Requirements*
Selection Rank: 98**
IB: 40
ANU College of Law’s Bachelor of
Laws (Honours) is a qualification that’s
prestigious, widely recognised and opens
doors to careers in Australia and abroad.
Our undergraduate law degree allows you to graduate with an
honours qualification that has a research focus and provides
you with an advanced understanding of key legal principles,
processes and methods. Whether you study law on its own
or combine it with another discipline as part of an ANU
Flexible Double Degree, you’ll gain the knowledge, insight
and understanding required for success in and outside of
law. You will also develop strong skills in analysis, reasoning,
advocacy, negotiation and communication to resolve complex
legal problems.
You’ll have the opportunity to undertake internships, clinical
programs, international exchanges and real-life research
opportunities that enable you to see the law in action.
And at ANU, you’ll be part of a Law School that places as much
focus on being inclusive, supportive and accessible as it does
on academic excellence.
Admission to practice
If you wish to seek admission to practise law in Australia, in Having a law degree doesn’t limit you to being a lawyer, with
addition to the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LLB) you must many leaders in business, commerce, communications, politics
complete Practical Legal Training (PLT). and international relations having studied or practised law.
ANU School of Legal Practice offers the Graduate Diploma You’ll discover the skills you gain in your degree – particularly in
of Legal Practice (GDLP) or the Master of Legal Practice analysis, argument and communication – are especially valuable
(MLP), both of which fulfil the PLT requirements, are designed in many different sectors, including:
to provide you with the practical skills and professional
>> technology and innovation
understanding you will need as a lawyer or barrister and build
on the knowledge you gain during your LLB. >> government and public policy
More information about the ANU GDLP and MLP can be found >> media, journalism, public relations and corporate affairs
on pages 14 & 15 of this guide. >> international aid and development
>> business, finance and commerce.
Graduate outcomes
Your ANU law degree opens doors to exciting career 2018 annual indicative domestic fees
opportunities across Australia and around the world.
Commonwealth Supported, please refer to Fees on page 18
Whatever your aspiration – barrister, solicitor, lawyer or legal of the guide.
adviser, in private practice, the public sector or not-for-profit – a
*Information correct at the time of printing
degree from ANU College of Law provides the knowledge, skills
** Selection rank = ATAR + any applicable adjustment factors
and expertise demanded by employers.
10 ANU College of LawFLEXIBLE DOUBLE DEGREES
Flexible Double Degrees have increased the range of options for undergraduate students
so you can create a program of study to suit your needs and interests.
ANU has pioneered the Flexible Double Degree so you can satisfy your intellectual curiosity and tailor your studies to prepare for
your dream career. Law can be combined with one of 37 other ANU programs.
The entry requirement for any Flexible Double Degree will be the same as the higher of the two individual degree programs.
Accounting Environmental Studies Pacific Studies 1
Entrance to Performance
Actuarial Studies* European Studies Policy Studies courses are by audition.
Archaeological Practice Finance Political Science For more information, email
Art History and Curatorship Genetics* Politics, Philosophy music@anu.edu.au
Arts Information Technology* and Economics * Program includes another
Asian Studies International Relations Science prerequisite in addition
Biotechnology* International Security Studies Science (Forest Sciences) to ATAR.
Business Administration Languages Science (Psychology)
Classical Studies Latin American Studies Science (Resource and
Commerce Mathematical Sciences* Environmental Management)
Criminology Medical Science* Statistics*
Design Arts Middle Eastern and Central Visual Arts
Development Studies Asian Studies
Economics Music1
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Single Degree: Study pattern
Year 1
Semester 1 Foundations of Australian Law Torts Non-Law first-year elective Non-Law first-year elective
Semester 2 Lawyers, Justice and Ethics Contracts Non-Law first-year elective Non-Law first-year elective
Year 2
Semester 1 Australian Public Law Criminal Law and Procedure Corporations Law Non-Law later-year elective
Semester 2 International Law Legal Theory Commonwealth Non-Law later-year elective
Constitutional Law
Year 3
Semester 1 Administrative Law Property Law Elective or non-Law Law Elective
later-year elective
Semester 2 Equity and Trusts Evidence Law Elective or non-Law Law Elective
later-year elective
Year 4
Semester 1 Litigation and Dispute Management Law Elective Law Elective Law Elective
Semester 2 Law Elective Law Elective Law Elective Law Elective
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Flexible Double Degree: Study pattern
Year 1
Semester 1 Foundations of Australian Law Torts Non-Law course Non-Law course
Semester 2 Lawyers, Justice and Ethics Contracts Non-Law course Non-Law course
Year 2
Semester 1 Australian Public Law Criminal Law and Procedure Non-Law course Non-Law course
Semester 2 International Law Legal Theory Non-Law course Non-Law course
Year 3
Semester 1 Administrative Law Corporations Law Non-Law course Non-Law course
Semester 2 Commonwealth Constitutional Law Law Elective Non-Law course Non-Law course
Year 4
Semester 1 Property Evidence Non-Law course Non-Law course
Semester 2 Equity and Trusts Law Elective Non-Law course Non-Law course
Year 5
Semester 1 Litigation and Dispute Management Law Elective Law Elective Law Elective
Semester 2 Law Elective Law Elective Law Elective Law Elective
Important information
>> Program duration is indicative only, and may change depending on start date.
2019 Student Guide 11JURIS DOCTOR
actively encourages you to gain hands on experience through
Duration
clinical courses, international exchanges and volunteering,
3 years [Full-time]; Up to 10 years [Part-time] some of which can count towards your academic credit.
Delivery mode When studying in Canberra, your learning is further enhanced
On-Campus and/or Online by our location which puts you in close proximity to the Federal
Admission Requirements* Parliament, the High Court of Australia and key government
A Bachelors Degree with a minimum 5 out of 7 GPA. agencies such as the Attorney-General’s Department, the
Department of Defence, the Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade, and the Treasury.
Study the highly regarded Juris Doctor
(JD) at one of the world’s top law schools.1 Admission to practice
Complete the academic qualification If you wish to seek admission to practise law in Australia, in
addition to the Juris Doctor you must complete Practical Legal
required for admission as a lawyer in Training (PLT).
Australia2, when and where suits you ANU School of Legal Practice offers the Graduate Diploma
through our flexible on-campus, online, of Legal Practice (GDLP) or the Master of Legal Practice
full or part-time study modes. (MLP), both of which fulfil the PLT requirements, are designed
to provide you with the practical skills and professional
The ANU JD is a distinctive program designed for graduates of understanding you will need as a lawyer or barrister, and build
non-law disciplines (or non-Australian law degrees) and subject on the knowledge you gain during your JD.
to the completion of the requisite Practical Legal Training (PLT), More information about the ANU GDLP and MLP can be found
qualifies you to seek admission to practise law in Australia and on page 14 & 15 of this guide.
in some other countries.
The ANU JD emphasises the issues of law reform and social Graduate outcomes
justice. Discover legal concepts, how the law is applied, and ANU has the highest level of graduate employability of any
how it affects people’s lives. Throughout your studies, you will Australian university.3 The ANU JD has global recognition and
experience world-class teaching from academics who mentor graduates enter traditional legal roles such as a solicitor or barrister,
and guide you successfully through the program. You will as well as roles in areas including but not limited to management,
also gain access to the frequent high-profile visitors to ANU politics, the public service, not-for profit sector, business,
Law, including judges, barristers and visiting academics from commerce and technology and communications.
around the world. As an ANU law student, you will benefit from
a supportive and student-focused environment, and a teaching In addition, your ANU JD will see you join a prestigious and highly
approach that allows you to gain a real-world insight. recognised alumni network in Australia and around the globe.
Our JD combines core foundational legal studies with a
distinctive capstone experience incorporating practical
2018 annual indicative domestic fees*
clinical courses, internships or a research project, where you $34,272.00
experience the law in action. These experiences often involve *Information correct at the time of printing
working with clients on real problems with real deadlines, giving 1
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018
graduates a competitive edge in the workforce. ANU Law also 2
Subject to the completion of Practical Legal Training
3
2017 Times Higher Education, Global University Employability Ranking
12 ANU College of LawMASTER OF L AWS
Duration
1 year [Full-time]; Up to 5 years [Part-time]
Admission Requirements*
B Laws, B Laws (Honours), Juris Doctor, Graduate Certificate
of Law or a Bachelor Degree in a cognate discipline with a
minimum GPA of 5.0;
or
B Laws, B Laws (Honours), Juris Doctor, Graduate
Certificate of Law or Bachelor degree in a cognate
discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.0 plus 2 years relevant
professional experience.
Advance your career with a Master of Laws
(LLM) from one of the world’s leading law
schools.
The LLM is an advanced postgraduate qualification that is
designed to equip practising lawyers, aspiring professionals
and recent graduates with specialist legal knowledge and skills.
Uniquely open to both law and non-law graduates, this program
is ideal for those looking to deepen their knowledge in a specific
area of law, those who are planning to enter a new area of
practice or those for whom a knowledge of law would be
beneficial to their career, including public policy professionals,
regulators and managers.
The flexible curriculum of ANU Law School’s LLM allows you
Alan Wu
to tailor your studies to suit your personal interests and career GDLP ‘12, LLM ‘16
aspirations. You can build your own program by selecting from Alan Wu serves as the youngest member on the Board
a range of contemporary topics in law, including aviation and of Directors of Oxfam Australia. A lifelong champion for
space, environment and climate, cyber warfare, international a more inclusive society, Alan came to ANU Law, firstly
security and human rights. Or you can choose to specialise to begin his legal career with the Graduate Diploma of
in one of the following areas: Public Law, International Law Legal Practice, and later to enhance it with a Master
or Private & Commercial Law. of Laws. With its connection to federal government
The LLM does not qualify you to be admitted to practise law and focus on public and international law, ANU Law
in Australia. was a perfect match for Alan. As well as serving as
Special Envoy for Young People to the UN Environment
Programme, and on the National Commission for
Graduate outcomes UNESCO, Alan also led the campaign to re-establish
The ANU has the highest level of graduate employability of the position for a federal Minister for Youth in the
any Australian university. LLM graduates advance or choose Australian Government.
careers in a diverse range of areas, including legal practice or
advice, politics, journalism, public policy, public service, global
diplomacy, government, the arts, finance and business.
In addition, graduating from ANU College of Law will see you
join a prestigious and highly recognised alumni network in
Australia and around the globe.
2018 annual indicative domestic fees*
$30,096.00
*Information correct at the time of printing
1
2017 Times Higher Education, Global University Employability Ranking
2019 Student Guide 13G R A D U AT E D I P L O M A O F L E G A L P R A C T I C E
The ANU Graduate Diploma of Legal Program content
Practice (GDLP) is the compulsory Becoming a Practitioner (BAP) is a prerequisite intensive
postgraduate qualification that you need if 4-day course
you want to be admitted to practise law in Professional Practice Elective Courses
Core (PPC)
Australia (also referred to as Practical Legal
Trust Accounting Administrative Law Practice
Training, or PLT).
Civil Litigation Practice Banking & Finance Law
The ANU GDLP will equip you with an accredited Graduate Commercial Practice Consumer Law Practice
Diploma from a prestigious tertiary institution, which will give
Property Practice Criminal Practice (intensive
you an edge in an increasingly competitive employment market.
face-to-face)
Ethics & Professional Employment &
Your GDLP program Responsibility Industrial Practice
Your GDLP will build on the knowledge you have gained in your Professionalism in Practice Government Law Practice*
Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor, giving you the practical skills Family Law Practice
required of a legal practitioner and the qualification required to
Planning &
be admitted to practise law in Australia.
Environmental Practice
The GDLP program is a fully online program, with the exception Wills & Estates Practice
of the compulsory face-to-face ‘Becoming a Practitioner’
course. This allows you to balance your PLT with employment, Legal Practice Experience (LPE)
or other personal commitments, and to study at ANU regardless Ready for Practice (RFP)
of your location. Our GDLP students are based all over Australia Choose to be admitted to practice and graduate with your
and the world. GDLP OR continue your study after admission to practice,
complete an additional 4 courses, and graduate with a Master
of Legal Practice (MLP) – you have 2 years to decide.
Your GDLP program is comprised of:
* Government Law Practice can only be taken by students who
Becoming a Practitioner (BAP) – You will begin your GDLP
are completing a minimum of 3 GDLP electives (9 units).
with the compulsory 4-day face-to-face BAP course, which
If you are studying 2 electives for your GDLP, Government Law
introduces fundamental skills in interviewing, negotiation and
Practice cannot be one of those electives.
advocacy. You will receive personalised instruction, build skills
and develop networks.
Professional Practice Core (PPC) – This is a 12-week Placements (LPE)
simulated learning experience, which is delivered wholly >> Options for 20, 50 or 80 day placements in diverse legal
online. This course enables you to undertake a series of legal areas. All students must complete a minimum of 15 days
transactions ‘in character’ as a legal practitioner. LPE in Australia and concurrently with their GDLP.
Electives – Choose from an extensive suite of elective >> Placement may be approved retrospectively (excluding the
courses, offered by our team of expert Practitioner Teachers. 15 days of LPE required to be completed concurrently with
The number of electives that you undertake will depend on the the GDLP).
duration of your Legal Practice Experience.
>> Qualifying paid, clinical or volunteer legal practice
Legal Practice Experience (LPE) – You have the option of work in Australia or overseas may count towards your
completing 20, 50 or 80 days legal placement. The GDLP fee placement requirements.
varies according to the number of LPE days you choose to do.
>> Financial assistance program available for Regional, Rural
Ready for Practice (RFP) – A 3-week capstone experience, and Remote (RRR) placements (conditions apply).
which enables you to draw together your learning in the GDLP.
You will receive supportive coaching in preparation for a smooth
transition to practice. 2018 annual indicative domestic fees*
From $9,970.00
*Information correct at the time of printing.
14 ANU College of LawMASTER OF LEGAL PRACTICE
Providing specialised knowledge on the
application of law, the ANU Master of Legal
Practice is an advanced, practise-based
qualification.
The Master of Legal Practice (MLP) is highly regarded among
employers because it instils a higher understanding of law and
requires intellectual perseverance and application. As with the
ANU GDLP, the ANU MLP meets the requirements of the Australian
Law Admissions Consultative Committee, and equips you with
the practical insight and professional understanding needed to be
admitted as a lawyer in Australia.
With the option of studying completely online, with the exception
of the 4-day face-to-face ‘Becoming a Practitioner’ course,
the ANU MLP enables you to acquire and practise advanced
knowledge and skills in specialist areas of legal practice,
such as Family Law, Intellectual Property, Digital Media and
Communication, Litigation, Future of Legal Practice, In-House
Legal Practice, Commercial Law and Property Law. Students
graduate from the MLP with a Masters-level degree and
the ability to seek direct or reciprocal admission to practise
law nationally.
Once you have completed the GDLP course component of
your MLP, you can seek admission to practise while continuing
to study the 4 completion courses you need to gain your MLP.
You can complete the MLP component entirely online from
The first
anywhere in the country, or even across the globe – the choice
is yours. Select your MLP courses from our online offerings in
our range of MLP completion courses, or choose to join us on
campus for face-to-face intensive courses offered through the
Australian MLP or the Master of Laws programs.
You can complete the MLP in as little as 6 months, or finish it at
law school
your own pace.
To complete your MLP, you:
>> Complete just four Masters-level courses (in addition to
specialising
the GDLP).
>> Choose from over 22 MLP courses with a practice focus,
and you can also select from over 40 LLM courses.
in legal >> Choose at least 2 courses from the range of MLP courses,
with the option to choose up to 2 courses from the range of
LLM courses.
practice. Offer over 22 MLP courses (face-to-face and online) including:
Advocacy
Digital Media and Communi-
Commercial Drafting
Family Law (Children)
ANU is Australia’s cation Law and Practice
Human Rights Litigation Family Law (Property)
largest and leading Personal Injuries Compensation Federal Litigation
university provider of In-House Corporate and
Government Practice
Insolvency Law
Practical Legal Training.
2018 annual indicative domestic fees*
From $24,610.00
*Information correct at the time of printing
2019 Student Guide 15G R A D U AT E C E R T I F I C AT E O F L AW
The Graduate Certificate of Law takes advantage of ‘intensive’
Duration teaching, which clusters lectures for each course over 3–5 days
6 months [Full-time] (with the remainder of course contact and support provided
Up to 3 years [Part-time] online), helping to significantly reduce the amount of time you
need to spend on campus.
Admission Requirements*
A non-law Bachelor Degree with a minimum 4 out The Graduate Certificate of Law does not qualify you to be
of 7 GPA admitted to practice law in Australia. If you are seeking a
postgraduate qualification that meets the requirements for
admission to practice in Australia, you should instead consider
The Graduate Certificate of Law at ANU is the ANU Juris Doctor, available on-campus or online, followed
the ideal postgraduate qualification whether by the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP). Further
you are just starting your career, changing information is available on pages 12 and 14 of this guide.
direction, or returning to employment and
need a competitive edge. Graduate outcomes
The program provides practical knowledge for a wide range
Developed for graduates of disciplines other than law, the of careers in public, private and not-for-profit sectors, and is
six-month Graduate Certificate of Law introduces you to the especially valuable if you work in – or aspire to work in – a role
fundamentals of Australian and international legal systems, that deals with law, regulation and policy. In addition, graduating
providing insight to how law is created, interpreted and applied. from ANU Law will see you join a prestigious and highly
Exploring both domestic and global contexts, the Graduate recognised alumni network in Australia and around the globe.
Certificate of Law equips you with an understanding of the role
and function of law across topical areas such as regulation, the
environment, governance and development.
2018 annual indicative domestic fees*
$13,680.00
Through the Graduate Certificate of Law, you’ll acquire the skills
required for success in an increasingly competitive workplace, *Information correct at the time of printing
including the ability to analyse complex problems, conduct
high-level research and develop considered legal arguments.
The program also allows you to select elective subjects from
over 80 different courses, enabling you to tailor your program
of study to reflect your career goals.
16 ANU College of LawHIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH
As Australia’s national Law School, the In consultation with your supervisor, you can tailor your focus
of study and make a significant contribution to research in the
ANU College of Law has an enviable field of law with the potential to create positive change in society
research profile in Australia and abroad. through the following options:
Working under the supervision of some of Australia’s best-
known legal minds, higher degree research (HDR) students in Doctor of Philosophy in Law
the ANU College of Law enjoy a vibrant research culture, and Offered to students seeking an opportunity to engage in
are provided with the support, guidance and opportunity to high-quality, independent research, the Doctor of Philosophy
deeply engage with law and explore the impact and influence it (PhD) requires submission of a thesis that makes a substantial
has in our world. contribution to learning in the field of law.
With particular strengths in a number of key legal areas
– including international law, international security law,
environmental law, administrative law, constitutional law, and Master of Philosophy in Law
government and regulation – the ANU College of Law offers Allowing you to gain a research degree in 12–24 months, the
diverse options for students seeking to undertake higher Master of Philosophy requires completion of a thesis that makes
degree research. an original and important contribution to human knowledge,
In addition to being supervised by leading scholars, many research and development.
of whom are regarded as among the best in their field, HDR
students benefit from the College’s considerable international
networks and opportunities to work closely with visitors,
researchers and academics from some of the world’s leading
law schools.
ANU Law is a magnet for visiting academics and speakers from
around the world, giving you unique access to the best of the
global legal fraternity.
2019 Student Guide 17T U I T I O N , F E E S & F I N A N C I A L A S S I S TA N C E
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Tuition fees Tuition fees
Australian domestic undergraduate students are eligible for a Most domestic postgraduate coursework and non-award
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). This means that your students at ANU must pay domestic tuition fees. The amount
tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. you have to pay is based on the courses in which you enrol.
University tuition fees in Australia are standardised for Each course has a set fee, so you will be invoiced for the total
Australian domestic students, regardless of which university fees for all the courses you enrol in for a semester or session.
you attend.
Fee help and financial assistance
For the most up-to-date information about university
tuition fees in Australia for domestic students, go to You can defer part or all of your tuition fees using FEE-HELP if
studyassist.gov.au you meet these citizenship and residency requirements:*
>> You are an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian
visa holder (living in Australia for the duration of
Fee help and financial assistance your enrolment).
Financial help is available to eligible students from the Australian >> You are a permanent visa holder undertaking bridging
Government through various schemes. study for overseas-trained professionals, and will be living in
Australia for the duration of your enrolment.
HECS-HELP is a loan program to help eligible students to pay
their student contribution. For details head to studyassist.gov.au If you use FEE-HELP, the Australian Government will pay your
tuition fees while you study, but you will be required to pay back
Youth Allowance is financial help available to eligible full-time those fees through the taxation system or voluntary payments.
students aged between 16 and 24 years of age. For details go
to humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/youth- >> studyassist.gov.au/sites/studyassist/helppayingmyfees/
allowance feehelp/pages/fee-help
ABSTUDY is available to eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait A small number of postgraduate programs offer
Islander students. For details go to humanservices.gov.au/ Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)* where the Australian
customer/services/centrelink/abstudy Government subsidises your tuition fees. For information
about CSPs see anu.edu.au/students/scholarships/graduate-
SA-HELP is available to enable eligible students at ANU commonwealthsupported-places
and other Australian universities to defer paying the Student
Services and Amenities Fee (SA fee). >> programsandcourses.anu.edu.au
For details go to studyassist.gov.au/sites/studyassist/ *Consistent with current legislation at the time of printing. Please note legislation
helppayingmyfees/sa-help/pages/sa-help pertaining to CSP and HELP is currently under review for 2018.
For up-to-date information about the Student Amenities Fee,
anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees/
services-amenities-fee
18 ANU College of LawSCHOLARSHIPS
You can apply for a wide range of scholarships at ANU to help make
university more affordable.
Scholarships are awarded for a range of criteria, including
academic merit, financial need and equity and accessibility, and Please check the eligibility requirements before
can help to offset the cost of tuition, accommodation and travel applying. To learn more visit: anu.edu.au/students/
expenses, among other things. scholarships
Scholarships are available for domestic and
international students.
Receiving a scholarship from
ANU transformed my life. It meant that
I could afford to move away from home
and come to Canberra to take up the
opportunities available at ANU.
Being able to live on campus means
that I can access some amazing
support networks. It’s also helped
me to make connections with like-
minded peers.
I’ve also received scholarships
to study on exchange in Japan,
Singapore, Myanmar and Malaysia,
and to undertake internships with
amazing academics.
Mish Khan
ANU National Scholar
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Asian Studies
2019 Student Guide 19A C C O M M O D AT I O N
Be a part of our residential community on campus.
Living on campus, you’ll form close
bonds through shared experiences with
your peers. You will become part of an
important support network as you help
each other through assessments, exam
periods, and the ups and downs of
university life.
ANU has ten different residences for undergraduate
students. You can nominate a fully-catered, self-catered
or apartment-style residence. All have laundry facilities,
outdoor spaces and study rooms, and are within easy
walking distance to shops, cafes, restaurants, sporting
facilities, nightlife and public transport. Bruce Hall, ANU
From 2019, two new halls will be operational. Go to anu.
edu.au/study/accommodation for more information as the ANU Undergraduate
year continues. Accommodation Guarantee
We guarantee accommodation to first-year interstate
Cost of living domestic students and international students who:
In addition to accommodation costs, you will also have >> receive and accept their offer to study at ANU within
other costs to consider when moving out of home to the advertised dates
study at university. It is a good idea to make a list of >> apply for accommodation before the closing date
your expenses, for example: mobile phone and internet, >> are in their first year of study at ANU,
textbooks and stationery, and transport and entertainment. starting in their first semester, whether that
Draw up a budget based on your circumstances to help you is Semester 1 or 2
work out how much money you will need to live on while
you are at university. >> are enrolled full-time.
Go to anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs- We also keep up to 50 residential places available
fees/cost-of-living for more information. for local students from the ACT region.
Guide to ongoing weekly expenses
Allow about $400 AUD per week to cover food, transport,
electricity, internet, telephone bills and entertainment.
Application deadlines
ANU-recommended Go to anu.edu.au/study/accommodation
accommodation for up to date application deadlines.
If, due to various reasons, you’re unable to secure
accommodation on campus, ANU recommends the
following accommodation options off campus:
Safest
>> Weeden Lodge (self-catered with meal
packages available)
>> The Australian Institute of Sport residences (fully-
catered)
>> University of Canberra Village (self-catered) Canberra is considered one of the
All of these residences are located in the Canberra
safest cities in Australia with one
suburb of Belconnen, and are an easy bus ride to ANU. of the lowest crime rates.1
They provide pastoral support to all residents and any
agreements entered into with these locations are between
the student and the provider.
1
Police.act.gov.au
>> anu.edu.au/study/accommodation/advice-procedures/
university-recommended-accommodation
20 ANU College of LawR E S I D E N T I A L A C C O M M O D AT I O N F E E S
Brittany Mashado
Flexible Double Degree, Bachelor of
Politics, Philosophy, Economics/Bachelor
of Laws (Hons)
"Leaving home is hard. One of the scariest things
I have done in my life was taking the leap from the
safety of my family and community in Adelaide to
move to Canberra for university study. It is also the
best decision I have made to date. As someone
who is extremely close to my family, I never
expected to settle in so quickly at ANU.
Since arriving in Canberra I have made some of
my closest friends and had continuous pastoral
support from the Senior Resident team. I have had
academic support from lecturers, tutors and older
students and spent countless mealtimes sitting in
the dining hall thinking how grateful I am to be at
ANU. The University's educational quality speaks
for itself; the only thing that made me hesitant
about moving was leaving my family. But now I call
ANU home, and my College my family."
2018 residential fees
Residence/Hall/ Catering Weekly Registration fee Refundable Residents' Committee
College/Lodge style rent ($) ($) (once only) deposit ($) fee ($) (per year)
Bruce Hall Fully-catered* from $401.56 $300.00 $1,000.00 $165.00
Burgmann College Fully-catered* from $412.00 $447.00 $1,000.00 $200.00
Burgmann College Apartment style from $269.00 $447.00 $1,000.00 $200.00
Postgraduate Village***
John XXIII College Fully-catered* from $410.00 $415.00 $300.00 $300.00
Ursula Hall Fully-catered* from $385.87 $300.00 $1,000.00 $175.00
Ursula Hall Laurus Wing*** Semi-catered from $278.33 $300.00 $1,000.00 $175.00
Burton & Garran Hall Self-catered from $220.44 $300.00 $1,000.00 $150.00
Graduate House*** Self-catered from $264.08 $500.00 $500.00 N/A
Toad Hall*** Self-catered from $220.46 $300.00 $1,000.00 $140.00
University House*** Semi-catered from $211.33 $300.00 $500.00 N/A
Davey Lodge** Apartment style from $246.73 $300.00 Four weeks' rent $100.00
Kinloch Lodge** Apartment style from $256.68 $300.00 Four weeks' rent $100.00
Warrumbul Lodge** Apartment style from $231.15 $300.00 Four weeks' rent $100.00
Lena Karmel Lodge** Apartment style from $236.14 $300.00 Four weeks' rent $100.00
* 21 meals per week. Please note:
** Additional utilities/data charge Some halls, colleges and lodges charge extra for phone, internet connections and other services.
of $29 per week included.
The fees listed in the table are for 2018 and subject to change. Go to anu.edu.au/study/accommodation for updates on current
*** Postgraduate only fees and any other costs involved. All figures in this table are in Australian dollars.
2019 Student Guide 21H O W T O A P P LY
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
Undergraduate Postgraduate
1 Apply through UAC
>> Submit your application through the Universities
How to apply
To apply for most postgraduate coursework degree
programs you will need to submit you application through
the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) and pay a fee.
Admission Centre (UAC) at uac.edu.au. Applications >> uac.edu.au
open early August. Aim to get your application in by
the last Friday in September to avoid late fees. You can You must apply directly to ANU for the:
change your preferences before each offer round. >> Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
>> Master of Legal Practice
2
>> anu.edu.au/pg/apply
Check entry requirements
and choose preferences How to accept your offer
>> Check the entry requirements for each of your You can accept your offer to study ANU online at anu.edu.
preferences to see if there are any additional au/study/accept
selection criteria.
>> Add preferences for similar degrees with lower Important dates
entry requirements as your backup plan and check
adjustment factor information. If you need advice about As a guide, semester 1 applications close in early January
the order of your preferences, contact ANU on 02 6125 and semester 2 applications close at the end of May.
5594 or visit the UAC website at uac.edu.au. Always check the application dates on the UAC website.
>> If you are not sure that you will get the selection >> uac.edu.au/postgraduate
rank you need, or you don’t have an assessable
qualification, you can also check out our alternative
entry pathways via ANU College.
UAC applicants
Important dates
Semester 1, 2019 Understanding preferences
>> Applications open at the start of August 2018 When you apply through UAC, you are able to select up to
five preferences as a domestic undergraduate student and
>> Applications close at the end of September 2018* six preferences as a domestic postgraduate student. You
* To avoid application fee increases, ensure you submit can change the order of this list at any time until the last
your application by the application closing dates. change of preference date before an offer round.
Processing fees return to normal mid-February. There are usually a few days after you have received your
results to change your preferences if you need to. Put the
degree you would most like to do first, then the degree
you would next like to do if you don’t receive an offer to
the first degree and so on. Undergraduate applicants are
considered in preference order and will be offered their first
eligible preference only. Postgraduate applicants are eligible
for multiple offers, but will only receive one offer from
each institution.
>> uac.edu.au/undergraduate
>> uac.edu.au/postgraduate
22 ANU College of LawFlexible Double Flexible Vertical Double
Degrees Degrees
1 Select
>> Select your eligible Flexible Double Degree group
1 Select
>> If you’re interested in studying a FVDD program at
through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) ANU, then identify the FVDD that meets your interests,
at uac.edu.au strengths and career goals.
2
>> Select your eligible Bachelor degree from your preferred
FVDD group.
>> Apply for your eligible Bachelor degree at ANU
Choose through UAC.
2
>> Indicate in your application the two degrees you
are interested in combining. (Please note this
combination is indicative only.)
3
Opt-in
>> Receive your offer from UAC to study your eligible
Bachelor degree at ANU.
Confirm >> Accept your offer via the ANU website – you will find
>> Your final selection will be confirmed when you instructions in your offer letter.
accept your offer and is subject to meeting the >> Opt-in to your FVDD program straight after you enrol, or
entry requirements for each of the degree choices up until you have completed 72 units of study – it’s up
as outlined in the relevant course descriptions. to you.
3 Transition
>> Plan your study program at programsandcourses.anu.
edu.au. We have Program Advisors who can assist you
with ensuring your choices will allow you to transition
into the Master component of your program later on.
>> Start taking Master courses at 96 units by achieving the
required GPA.
>> Transition to your Master degree at 144 units by
maintaining the required GPA during your eligible
Bachelor degree.
2019 Student Guide 23A D JUST M EN T FACTO RS
Adjustment factors can help you get into your dream degree.
ANU allocates National Access Scheme adjustment factors Subject adjustments
for high achievement in nationally strategic senior secondary
subjects and in recognition of difficult circumstances that you ANU Bachelor degree programs with a minimum requirement
may have faced in your studies. of 80.00-97.00 may receive a subject-based adjustment of up
to 5 points.
Adjustment factors are considered in accordance with the
approved schedules, and maximum adjustment no more than Senior secondary students do not need to apply for ANU
10 adjustment factors (maximum 5 subject adjustments and subject adjustments. They are automatically added in
maximum 5 equity adjustments) can be allocated. accordance with the schedule. Students with AMEB Grade
8 or higher are required to apply separately to domestic.
You may be considered for adjustment factors if you have: admissions@anu.edu.au with their certificate.
>> applied through UAC for an eligible ANU Bachelor
degree program
>> undertaken Australian Year 12 or the
International Baccalaureate
>> achieved an ATAR or equivalent at or above 70
>> not previously attempted tertiary study.
ANU subject adjustment allocation under the National Access Scheme –
Domestic and International Applicants
Marks required for adjustment factors1
Year 12 subject Adjustments
ACT2 NSW QLD SA/NT TAS VIC WA IB
Chemistry 2 159 Band 5 VH B+ HA 35 67 Standard Level–6
Higher Level–5
English (except ESL) 5 159 Band 5 VH B+ HA 35 67 Standard Level–6
Languages (other than English) Higher Level–5
Indigenous Studies
Specialist Mathematics Double 5 142 E3 H B- CA 30 58 Higher Level–5
Major (Major/Minor3)
Physics 2 159 Band 5 VH B+ HA 35 67 Standard Level–6
Higher Level–5
Music AMEB Grade 84 5 Successful Completion
1. Scores listed in the table above reflect the minimum grade required for subject adjustments to be awarded.
2. All ACT subjects must be completed as a Major at minimum, unless specified otherwise. The ACT marks indicated in this schedule are the scaled marks
received at the end of Year 12. Refer to the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies for information on scaling in the ACT: bsss.act.edu.au
3. ACT specialist mathematics must be taken as either a major/minor or double major to be eligible for subject adjustment consideration. This is equivalent to
NSW Mathematics Extension 1 or 2. For subject equivalencies in other Australian states, refer to: uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/year-12-
qualifications
4. Music AMEB Grade 8 may be completed at any time during or prior to your Year 11 and 12 studies to be eligible for bonus points.
NOTE: If you’re a music student with an Australian Music Examinations Board Grade 8 or higher, you will need to scan and send a copy of your certificate to
domestic.admissions@anu.edu.au for assessment.
Disclaimer: Correct at time of printing, July 2018.
Adjustment factors are reviewed annually and for the most up-to-date information, please refer to
anu.edu.au/study/apply or uac.edu.au/atar
24 ANU College of LawEquity adjustments
ANU Bachelor degree programs with a selection rank of 98.00 or above may receive an equity based adjustment of up to 5 points.
You must refer to uac.edu.au/eas for more information on categories and how to apply.
Educational Access Scheme (Equity) Schedule Domestic Applicants
EAS type Equity adjustments EAS category and description
Up to 5 F01A–Youth Allowance/Austudy/Abstudy
Up to 5 F01B–Other Centrelink income
Financial hardship
Up to 2 F01C–Exceptional financial hardship
5 F01D–Parental Family Tax Benefit Part A
Up to 5 H01A–Death of immediate family member/close friend
Up to 5 H01B–Life-threatening or severe illness of immediate family
Severe family disruption
Up to 5 H01C–Divorce or separation of parents or applicant
Up to 5 H01D–Legal matters
Up to 5 H03A–Care of children/other family members
Excessive family
Up to 5 H03B–Required to work to support family
responsibility
Up to 3 H03C–Sole responsibility for care of self
Abuse Up to 5 H04A–Abuse to applicant, parents, or siblings
English language difficulty Up to 3 L01A–ESL/started school in Australia in Year 11 or 12
Personal Illness /disability Up to 5 P01A–Disability or long-term medical condition
Refugee status 5 R01A–Refugee status
Up to 3 S01C–Rural school
School environment Up to 5 S01D–Studying Year 12 subjects by distance education or Access program
5 S01E–Disadvantaged school – low SES schools
For more information refer to uac.edu.au/eas
Elite athlete and
performer adjustments
ANU is an Elite Athlete Friendly University.
We will provide additional support if you
are recognised as an elite athlete by
the Australian Sports Commission’s AIS
Personal Excellence program.
If you are an elite athlete or sporting
coach, you may be eligible for five elite
athlete and performer adjustments. Apply
through UAC and submit an Elite Athlete
and Performer Adjustment application
form to the Office of Access and Inclusion
at ANU.
>> anu.edu.au/study/apply/elite-athlete-
status
ANU Rowing Team on Lake Burley Griffin
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