Enrolmen​ts (via STEMS)

All enrolments for the Diploma in Law must be completed through the Student Tuition Examination Management System (STEMS).

Who Can Enrol

• You must be a registered Student-at-Law to enrol.
• If you are a returning student, you must ensure your STEMS student account has been activated.
• If you are currently excluded, you must apply for an exemption under Rule 67 by submitting a Student Course Application on STEMS.  You will be able to provisionally enrol in subjects while your application is being reviewed.

How to Enrol (via STEMS)

• Enrolments are only accepted via STEMS.
• Select the 'Enrolments' tab on your STEMS homepage to initiate the enrolment process. 
• You can only enrol once per semester, so please ensure you include all the subjects you intend to take, additional subjects cannot be added later.
• If you experience technical issues, please submit an enquiry via the home page of your STEMS account with details and screenshots and our student services team will assist. 

Subject Enrolment Guidelines 

You must enrol according to the progression rules: 

• The first 11 subjects must be completed in order.
• For the first 8 subjects, you may enrol in up to 2 subjects per term.
• After completing 8 subjects, you may enrol in up to 3 subjects.
• Check the exam timetable before enrolling , you will not be able to enrol in subjects with clashing examinations. 

Refer to the Diploma in Law Handbook for detailed information of the Progression Rules. 

If you want to enrol in more subjects then you are eligible or subjects out of order you will need to seek permission by lodging a 'Student Course Application' in STEMS. 

Before completing your application on STEMS, please read the Relaxation of the Progression Rules Facts Sheet (PDF, 111.6 KB) for more information on eligibility, guidelines and what you need to include in your application.  

Examination Information 

Exam Locations

Examinations are held in the Sydney CBD, Newcastle, Canberra and at 12 Country University Centres. A full list of exam locations is available here.  (PDF, 197.0 KB)

Online Exams by Exception (Mode 3)

Permission to sit examinations online may be granted only in exceptional circumstances that prevent candidates from attending exams in person. 

To apply to sit an exam online, please log into the  STEMS portal and select Miscellaneous and apply and pay the associated fee. Applications are made on a semester-by-semester basis. Applications should be made promptly after you have processed your enrolment. 

Before completing your application please read the Board's Online Examination by Exception Policy

Exam Format

On enrolment you will be asked which mode you wish to sit your examination via. 

There are three modes:

• Mode 1  -  handwriting at a supervised exam venue, or
• Mode 2  -  typing at a supervised exam venue using Examplify on your own device
• Mode 3  -  typing at a remote location using Examplify on your own device with Zoom supervision (requires secondary device). 

You can find detailed information on each mode including requirements and important considerations here (PDF, 226.5 KB). 

Before selecting Mode 2 or Mode 3 please ensure you have checked your laptop meets the minimum system requirements for Examplify.

Before You Enrol 

Please ensure you have read and understood the following documents before starting your enrolment:

• Diploma in Law Handbook
• Refund Policy
• Deferred Examination Policy
• Examination Rules (PDF, 268.3 KB)

You will need to declare that you have read and understand these documents before completing your enrolment.

You can only enrol once per semester, so please ensure you consider all the subjects you intend to take, additional subjects cannot be added later

Enrolment Fees and Payment 

• As of July 2025, the enrolment fee is $1,230 per subject.
• Payment is made via STEMS using a credit or debit card (excluding American Express).

Next Enrolment Period Key Dates - Semester 2, 2026 (Winter)

• Enrolment opens: 25 April 2026
• Enrolment closes: 1 May 2026
• Late enrolments (with fee): Accepted until 8 May 2026
• Last day to apply for relaxation of rules: 1 May 2026
• Late applications (with fee): Accepted until 8 May 2026

You can view the full calendar of important dates and application deadlines for Semester 2, 2026 (Winter) semster here (PDF, 134.5 KB). 

Need Help with Enrolment? 

• Visit our Enrolment FAQ's for answers to common questions about eligibility, subject selection, fees, and key dates.
• Or send us an enquiry via your STEMS account.