Juris Doctor
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
The Melbourne Juris Doctor (JD), taught at the masters level, is highly regarded and readily recognized, both nationally and internationally. It leads to admission to the legal profession in all Australian jurisdictions and can also be used as a basis for seeking admission in many jurisdictions overseas. The Melbourne JD highlights: graduate cohort experience syndicates seminar style classes integrated curriculum international opportunities degree partnerships mentoring internships and dedicated career development services.
Structure
The Juris Doctor (JD) course comprises 24 subjects, including 16 compulsory subjects
Subjects
- Legal Method and Reasoning
- Obligations
- Principles of Public Law
- Torts
- Constitutional Law
- Contracts
- Disputes and Ethics
- Legal Theory
- Administrative Law
- Evidence and Proof
- Property
- Corporations Law
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Equity and Trusts
- Legal Research
- Remedies
Standard entry requirements
In order to be considered for entry, you must have completed a tertiary degree in a discipline other than law, or a degree in law from an overseas jurisdiction.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | Domestic: $155,491 International: $175,404 | No |
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