Professional legal development

Further your career in law enforcement, legal administration, community, correctional or prevention programs, or even specialist roles in the legal profession through courses at Victoria University.

Professional legal development courses at VU

Clinical legal education programs

Programs designed to provide our graduates with unique practical exposure to the Victorian justice system through the courts, community legal services and industry organisations.

Annual Michael Kirby Contract Law Moot Competition

One of the largest moot court competitions in Australia. It is Australia’s only Contract Law Moot. Winners win prize money and can go on to compete in international mooting competitions.

Pathways into law & justice courses

If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements to get into your chosen law and justice course, we'll get you where you need to be with our study pathways.

Career outcomes

Depending on your area of study, your qualification will be recognised in areas including:

police work and law enforcement
community legal settings
security and intelligence organisations
corrections
community courts
youth justice
community services.

Possible job titles include:

police officer or correctional officer
customs or border-force officer
public service administrator
court administrator
corrections worker
community justice worker.

VU stories

Gaining global perspectives

Bachelor of Criminal Justice

"I chose the Bachelor of Criminal Justice at VU because I’m interested in human rights and criminal psychology – finding out why people behave the way they do."

Mary's story