法学文凭对于计划职业的学生会很有用，他们将使用基本的法律原理和基本的法律技能，例如企业管理，法律管理，联邦，州或地方政府管理。对于在法律领域中具有一般兴趣的学生，也将感兴趣。法学文凭课程将教授学生核心技能，以提高他们的职业前景，无论是刚毕业的学生还是希望提升其学历的人。涵盖的一些核心技能包括：熟悉澳大利亚法律体系的基本特征，商法和合同法的原理，澳大利亚社会面临的当代法律和道德问题，团体沟通，解决冲突，解决问题，个人和团体决策，以及对道德，道德和文化信仰的理解。
The Diploma of Legal Studies will be of interest to students planning a career where a knowledge of fundamental legal principles and basic legal skills will be of use, e.g. business administration, legal administration, federal, state or local government administration. It will also be of interest to students who have a general interest in the law as an area of study. The Diploma of Legal Studies will teach students core skills to enhance their career prospects, whether that be a student fresh out of school or someone wishing to upgrade their qualifications. Some core skills covered include; familiarity with the fundamental features of Australia’s legal system, the principles of business law and contract law, contemporary legal and ethical issues confronting Australian society, communicating in groups, conflict resolution, problem solving, individual and group decision making, and an understanding of ethics, morals and cultural beliefs.