Juris Doctor

Study Area

Law

Study Level

Postgraduate

University

The University of Melbourne

State

VIC

Course Detail

Campus

Parkville

Intake Time

Feburary

Standard Duration

3 Years

About the Course

The Melbourne JD (Juris Doctor) is a three-year graduate law degree that has set a benchmark for legal education in Australia. It is available if you already have an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than law or if you have a law degree from a different legal system. The Melbourne JD equips you with the skills and knowledge to take a leading role in a range of careers including legal practice, business, government and community organisations. You will be taught by respected academics who are genuine leaders in their fields in Australia and around the world, who draw on legal research and practice to deliver an intellectually challenging degree. Your JD experience will be as much about your fellow students as your teachers. The cohort system means that you will complete your first semester classes with the same group of students, making it easier to get to know your classmates, develop friendships and build your network.

Requirements

Average Score

IELTS

7.0 overall, with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0

Background Requirements

NO

The University of Melbourne

Institute Ranking

#41 in QS World University Rankings 2021, #3 in Australia

Program Ranking

#1 in Australia for Law and Legal Studies, #10 in the world. *QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020