Pathways

Undergraduates from both Monash University and other Australian universities can transfer their studies to Monash Law. This is often a way into law for students who don't meet the initial entry requirements as a prospective undergraduate.

Select a topic to find out more:

Transfer to law as a Monash undergraduate

This is an achievable option if you want to do law but you didn't meet the entry requirements first time round. Internal transfers offer another pathway into law for undergraduate Monash students. If you are studying for another degree at Monash and performing well, you may be able to transfer into the first year of law.

Convert to a double degree

You can also combine your current studies with Law (e.g. a double degree with Law such as Science/Law) and you may still complete both degrees in the minimum time.

See Degrees in Law for more information on law undergraduate courses.

Changing one of your studies within a double degree

If you're already enrolled in a double degree and you wish to change the non-law degree that you are studying (e.g. change from BA/LLB to BCom/LLB), it is your responsibility to:

  • ensure you have met the prerequisites for the non-law component of the degree
  • provide confirmatory evidence in the form of certified copies of academic transcripts.

See the current VTAC Guide for information about prerequisites for courses.

Entry requirements

To be eligible to apply for a Law place you must have:

  • completed the equivalent of one year (48 credit points) or more of a recognised Monash degree and
  • achieved a distinction average or better (75%+) across all university units for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), or
  • achieved a distinction average or better (70%+) across all university units for an international full-fee place.

Entry to law courses is a competitive process and the actual average required depends on the number and standard of applications received each year.

How to apply

Download the course transfer application form (PDF, 76.2KB) 

Complete all sections of the application form accurately.

If you are required to submit a certified transcript of results from another institution, you may either:

  • bring your original transcript and a copy when you submit your application and a Student Services officer will certify it on the spot
  • take your original and copy to an acceptable signatory for certification.

Submit your completed application by mail or in person to:

Student and Academic Services
Faculty of Law

Building 12

Monash University (Clayton)
VIC 3800

Application dateline

The Faculty will accept applications until November 30, 2012.

An email confirming receipt will be sent to your student email account within three working days.

Please ensure that you provide full and accurate information in your application.

Provision of incorrect details or withholding relevant information relating to your application may result in withdrawal of an offer or cancellation of enrolment at any stage of the course.

Transfer to law from another university

If you are currently studying at another university in Australia, you may be eligible to apply to study Law at Monash.

You can enter a single or double degree with Law and may be eligible to receive credit for previous study. For a double degree, you must check with the relevant faculty at Monash to ensure you meet their entry requirements. You may also be able to complete your double degree in the minimum time for that degree.

Entry requirements

To be eligible to apply, you must have:

  • completed the equivalent of one year or more of a recognised tertiary degree and
  • achieved a distinction average or better (75%+) across all university units for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), or
  • achieved a credit average or better (70%+) across all university units for an international full-fee place.

Entry to law courses via external transfer is a competitive process and the actual average required depends on the number and standard of applications received each year.

How to apply

Entry into law is different for local and international undergraduates. Local students apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre and international students apply through Monash International Student admission. Steps to apply for both local and international students are outlined below.

Please note that provision of incorrect details or withholding relevant information relating to your application may result in withdrawal of an offer or cancellation of enrolment at any stage of the course.

Semester 1 entry (local students)

Australian and New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas must apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).

You can apply online via the VTAC website or obtain a copy of the application form contained in the VTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses (available in July).

VTAC
40 Park Street

South Melbourne 3205

Phone: 1300 364 133

Application closing dates

Semester 1, 2013 applications must be lodged with VTAC by the advertised closing date in September (refer to the VTAC Guide) for timely application. [Late (mid-November) and very late (mid-December) applications incur additional application processing fees.] VTAC acts as a receiving centre for all applications, and offers places at the direction of the participating institutions, but selection and enrolment is carried out separately by each institution.

Semester 1 entry (international students)

International students must apply directly through Monash International Student Admissions.

International students will be informed by Monash International Student Admissions about the status of their application.

Pending results

It is your responsibility to notify the Faculty of Law (or Monash International Student Admissions if applicable) of your results as soon as they are available.

Double degree applications

If you are transferring to a double degree, it is your responsibility to ensure both:

  • you have met the prerequisites for the non-law component of the degree
  • you provide confirmatory evidence in the form of certified copies of academic transcripts..

See the current VTAC Guide for information about prerequisites for courses.

Ensure you provide full and accurate information in your application

Provision of incorrect details or withholding relevant information relating to your application may result in withdrawal of an offer or cancellation of enrolment at any stage of the course.