In certain cases, a prerequisite or concurrent enrolment requirement may be waived. The rules below apply:
The Director of Studies may grant the request for a waiver if:
- The relevant topic coordinator consents (provided that it is reasonably practicable to seek that consent);
- The Director of Studies is satisfied that the student’s ability to complete the topic satisfactorily will not be unduly hampered either through lack of adequate knowledge of content or through lack of previous attainment of necessary skills; and
- The Director of Studies is satisfied that any administrative goal for the prerequisite or concurrent enrolment requirement has either been substantially achieved or its achievement would not be unduly hindered by granting the request for waiver.
For a waiver of prerequisites for Practical Legal Management (PLT) topics, all requests will be directed to the Director of Professional Programmes. In some instances, requests for waivers must be sent to the Legal Practitioners Education and Admissions Council (LPEAC). Waivers will only be granted for prerequisites of PLT topics in exceptional circumstances.
To apply for a prerequisite waiver, submit an online support request via Ask Flinders after you have sought approval from the relevant topic coordinator.