Re-accreditation 13 November 2014

Provider: Leo Cussen Institute (formerly Leo Cussen Institute for Continuing Legal Education)

Course: Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice


Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by the Leo Cussen Institute

TEQSA has determined, under Section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education course of study offered by the Leo Cussen Institute for a period of seven years until 13 November 2021:

  • Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Practical Training Course)

Background to Decision

The Leo Cussen Institute submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of one course of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the one higher education course of study submitted for accreditation by the Leo Cussen Institute, complies with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.