Juris Doctor

The Juris Doctor (JD) is a professional entry Masters degree that satisfies the academic degree requirements for admission to practice as an Australian lawyer. Hit the ground running with an intensive subject that is tailored to inducting both domestic and international students to the Australian Legal System, the University and School of Law, and the wider legal community.


You will engage in collaborative face to face problem and case-based learning experiences, will be supported by online learning materials, and will participate in authentic assessment to develop knowledge and skills.

The Juris Doctor provides advanced and integrated knowledge of the principal areas of legal practice, legal concepts, and broader perspectives about the law. It develops advanced professional skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, research, communication, collaboration and self-management, and ethical and professional awareness and judgement.

The Juris Doctor gives you the flexibility to choose from a wide range of additional specialist subjects which includes the opportunity to study overseas.

The Juris Doctor is available to graduates with

a completed Bachelor degree or higher, or equivalent, in a discipline other than law

OR

a completed law Diploma, Bachelor or higher qualification, or equivalent, from an overseas jurisdiction

OR

submitted evidence of equivalent general or professional qualifications and/or experience that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

The equivalence and eligibility for admission is determined by the Course Convenor or the Deputy Dean. Applicants with a law degree from a non-common law jurisdiction may receive credit for some of their previous studies toward the Juris Doctor. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.