Applied Migration Law

Prior to commencing this unit, it is expected that students will have completed 40 hours of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in a migration law-related practice with a participating employer (or alternative equivalent virtual WIL). This WIL will be managed by the Victoria Law school Legal Placements Officer. WIL (or equivalent) provides authentic exposure to professional contexts, enabling students to critically reflect on practice and strengthen employability skills essential for migration law careers.



This unit represents the culminating experience of the Graduate Diploma in Migration Law, requiring students to integrate and apply advanced knowledge and skills developed across previous units. It consolidates learning and provides an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of migration law and professional practice at an advanced level.



Students engage in complex, authentic tasks that replicate real-world challenges encountered by migration agents and migration law practitioners. The unit emphasises higher-order cognitive skills, including critical analysis, strategic decision-making, compliance management, and ethical reasoning. Through simulated scenarios and problem-solving exercises, students will exercise professional judgment in managing client relationships, preparing and lodging applications, and navigating regulatory frameworks.


Beyond reinforcing theoretical understanding, the unit develops professional autonomy and accountability. By the end of the unit, students will demonstrate the capacity to operate as registered migration agents, delivering high-quality, ethical, and compliant services in diverse and dynamic practice environments.