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Course Overview
Get the knowledge and practical skills you need to excel as a legal professional with La Trobe's Juris Doctor.
In this accredited degree, you'll build strong foundations in your legal career with our core subjects and develop specialist knowledge with our electives, each designed in collaboration with judges and senior lawyers. You'll be immersed in the big city legal experience, with small and flexible evening classes at our City Campus in the heart of Melbourne's business district and court precinct.
You can start in Semester 1 – or, you can get a head start in Term 6 the preceding year. If you start in Term 6, or if you complete summer electives, you can fast-track your degree in just 2.5 years. You'll also have the opportunity to undertake practical legal training (PLT) if you finish all core subjects by the end of Semester 1 in your third and final year. This means you could gain both qualifications within three years.
You can benefit from generous scholarships saving up to 25% on fees for the duration of the degree with a La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship.In addition, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available to students who have achieved a 5.5 grade point average (GPA) in their previous studies.
By completing La Trobe's Juris Doctor, you will:
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
Plenty Rd, Bundoora, Melbourne, Victoria 3086
Student Information
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Eligibility
All applicants:
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
An Australian Bachelor's degree (or an international Bachelor's degree equivalent) with a 60% or greater average OR An Australian Bachelor's degree (or an international Bachelor's degree equivalent) with three years or more of professional work experience and a personal statement An Australian Bachelor's degree (or an international Bachelor's degree equivalent) and an LSAT score of at least 150.
An equivalent qualification and/or experience approved by the Law School with a current curriculum vitae and a personal statement
International students:
English language requirements
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Career & Study Pathways
After graduation, you could work across a range of industries, including legal practice, the community sector, international development, environmental protection, government, banking and professional services. Possible roles include:
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB VIC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
State Legal Admission Authority
Course Content
Academic Integrity Module
Contract Law A
Contract Law B
Dispute Resolution
Legal Process, Methods and Institutions
Principles of Criminal Law
Principles of Tort Law
Property Law
Statutory Interpretation
Civil Dispute Resolution
Constitutional Law
Corporations Law
Evidence and Criminal Procedure
Principles of Equity and Trusts
Real Property Law
Legal Practice and Professional Conduct
Principles of Administrative Law
Common Questions
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Application
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