JURIS DOCTOR

Study Area

Law

Study Level

Postgraduate

University

Griffith University

State

QLD

Course Detail

Campus

Gold Coast campus Nathan campus

Intake Time

February, June, November

Standard Duration

3 Years

About the Course

The Juris Doctor program will prepare you for a rewarding career. It is an alternative to the Bachelor of Laws for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline. Griffith Law School offers a professional legal curriculum that focuses on core areas of legal practice and the legal skills that lawyers must have. You will have the opportunity to choose law electives based on your interests, including high-level research and clinical courses that emphasise practical legal skills, insights and experience. You will also have the option of completing a major in International Law or Canadian Law.

Requirements

Average Score

At Least GPA 4.0/7.0

IELTS

7.0 overall, minimum 6.5 in each band

Background Requirements

No

Griffith University

Institute Ranking

#303 in QS World University Rankings 2021, #18 in Australia

Program Ranking

#9 in Australia for Law and Legal Studies, #101-150 in the world. *QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020