What will I learn?

Designed for non-law graduates, this postgraduate degree is your gateway to a life in law, providing the necessary educational requirements for admission to legal practice. As a graduate who is passionate about law and justice, the Juris Doctor is your entry point to the legal profession or to deepen your understanding of the framework of law. You may also find that career possibilities evolve and open up as you move through the degree. Through this degree, you will build skills and competency in core areas of legal practice. Under the supervision of expert legal academics and practitioners, you will understand the role of law in society, analyse cases and legislation and engage in a variety of simulations to develop practical legal skills.

Which department am I in?

College of Business and Law

CRICOS

103207F

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

A$48,000.00 (26,68,891) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected July 2027

Venue

Melbourne City Campus

124 La Trobe Street,

Melbourne,

Victoria,

3000, Melbourne, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) or higher-level qualification in any discipline (except a Bachelor of Laws (LLB - Common Law) or Juris Doctor) with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (out of 4.0).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.