There are a number of Faculty specific policies, forms and procedures that students studying in the Faculty of Law should be familiar with.  They are:

• Faculty Assessment Policy
• Assignment Extension Policy & Application Form
• Plagiarism Policy & Explanation
• Assignment Coversheet
• Applying for a Priestly Eleven Certificate (Deans Certificate)
• Other Forms (link to UC Student Services Forms List)

Faculty Assessment Policy

The Faculty Assessment Policy is intended to apply to all units offered by the Faculty and provides guidelines to Unit Conveners in the assessment of students in their units. Students should examine their Unit Outlines to determine their individual assessment requirements.

Faculty Policies on Assessment (pdf)

This document includes policies on 

1. Assessment Criteria,
2. Assessment Weighting, and
3. Late Assessment.

Assignment Extension Policy & Application Form

The Faculty of Law Assignment Extension Policy provides guidance as to the types of circumstances that would warrant an extension for an assessable piece of work.  The Policy and Application Form can be downloaded here:

Assignment Extension Policy & Application Form (pdf)

Plagiarism Policy & Explanation

Plagiarism is a serious offence at the University of Canberra and all students should be aware of what constitutes a breach of the plagiarism policy.  The Policy can be downloaded here:

Plagiarism Policy & Explanation (pdf)

Faculty Assignment Coversheet

The Assignment Coversheet should be attached to all assignments completed for Faculty of Law units.  The form can be downloaded here:

Faculty of Law Assignment Coversheet (doc)

Priestley Eleven Certificate (Dean's Certificate)

If you require a Priestley Eleven Certificate send an email to law.enquiries@canberra.edu.au or call our administrative staff on 02 6201 5762  or 02 6201 5702 (You will need to provide your name, your student ID, your address and whether you require an ACT or NSW certificate).