This diploma program targets people in the workforce handling work that involves investigations, compliance monitoring and enforcement, prosecution and such work that involves the application of law. The program is recommended for Police prosecutors and criminal investigators, National Narcotics, Immigration, Fisheries, customs and enforcement officers, Internal Revenue Commission, judicial staff, health inspectors, PNGDF, Correctional Service personnel and other stakeholders in the criminal
The program is spread over a four-year period. Students must complete 36 courses, which comprise of 21 compulsory law courses, 9 optional law courses,3 enrichment and 3 broadening courses, and must score an aggregate GPA of 2.00 to be awarded a degree. The compulsory courses cover both substantive and procedural aspects of law. During the final year of study, all students are required to complete and submit a Major Research Paper of up to 10,000 words, which is designed to expose students to