Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

The Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice is an intensive programme that prepares students for admission to practice law in Fiji. This programme satisfies the practical training requirement for admission pursuant to the Legal Practitioners Act 2009. Throughout the programme, students strengthen their advocacy techniques and other important legal skills. They must complete 10 modules including a practical placement where they gain hands-on experience.

LLB graduates who complete the GDLP programme may apply for admission to practice law in Fiji. Although the law school provides general legal training, those admitted to practice law can work in the private or public sector and may focus on a specific area of legal practice. However, practicing law is not the only option. Graduates can work at an organization, such as a corporation or NGO that would benefit from employing someone with legal knowledge.

Note: The School of Law recently amended GDLP, and the approval process is ongoing. For updates, please contact the School of Law.

For more information, please refer to the latest Handbook and Calendar: Handbook and Calendar