Application Dates

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Eligibility

• Australian or New Zealand citizens
• Australian permanent residents
• Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders

(View eligibility requirements and application dates for International citizens)

Intake periods

The majority of students will start in either the Semester 1 (start year) or Semester 2 (mid year) intake:

Begin study in	Applications close
2021 Semester 1 (February)	21 January 2021
2021 Semester 2 (July)	17 June 2021

For students wishing to begin study outside of the normal intake periods (for example, a winter intensive subject) - find your first subject's starting date in the Handbook, then find the name of the intake period you should apply for below.

First subject commences in	Intake name
August to November	Spring
December to early February	Summer
March to May	Autumn
June to early July	Winter

Applicants are advised to apply at least a month prior to the start of the subject.

Note: Students will need to ensure their desired subject hasn't yet reached its quota limit - view quotas

Application Outcome

Once we receive the completed application, we aim to have a response to you within four to six weeks.

Orientation

• Orientation week for full-time students
  • Start year intake: 22–26 February 2021, online via Zoom
  • Mid year intake: 19-23 July 2021, online via Zoom
• Orientation for part-time students
  • Start year intake: online via the Learning Management System (Canvas LMS)
  • Mid year intake: 24 July 2021, Melbourne Law School