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Advanced standing for Accredited Specialists

One of the benefits of becoming an Accredited Specialist is the opportunity to receive advanced standing into coursework programs at several universities in New South Wales.

Educational institution

Value

Special conditions

Macquarie University

Up to 8 credits advanced standing

Available for Specialists who gain accreditation from 2010 onwards.

University of Sydney

6 points advanced standing

Available for Specialists who gained accreditation from 2001 onwards.

University of New South Wales

6 points advanced standing

Available for Specialists who gained accreditation from 2001 onwards.

University of Technology, Sydney

8 point advanced standing

Available for Specialists who gained accreditation from 2001 onwards.

University of New England

6 points of unspecified elective credits toward a coursework LLM

The total amount of advanced standing that can be obtained by Accredited Specialists is 6 points, irrespective of the number of accreditations held.

College of Law

Two core subjects

From 2009, Specialists applying for the Master of Applied Law in Family Law or Commercial Litigation can apply for advanced standing.

Note: Confirmation is still pending from the University of Wollongong.

For further information on advanced standing, please contact the relevant educational institution.

 

CONTACT

  • Specialist Accreditation Scheme
  • Law Society of NSW
  • 170 Phillip Street
  • Sydney NSW 2000
  • DX 362 Sydney
  • T: (02) 9926 0305
  • F: (02) 9926 0166
  • E: specialists@lawsociety.com.au