Juris Doctor

La Trobe University (La Trobe)

CRICOS 084540K · Duration: 3 Years

Duration

156 weeks

Juris Doctor

Course Overview

About This Course

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: build a strong foundation in legal theory, research and practice develop your skillset in client interviews, negotiation and mediation, advocacy and legal drafting gain real-world experience through placements and internships with leading law firms, government and community organisations, the La Trobe Legal Clinic and more graduate with an accredited degree, with the Juris Doctor satisfying the academic requirements for admission to practice law in Victoria on meeting the additional requirements set by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB).

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements
Postgraduate: Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Postgraduate: 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 OR An Australian Bachelor’s degree (or an international Bachelor’s degree equivalent) and an LSAT score of at least 150. OR An equivalent qualification and/or experience approved by the Law School with a current curriculum vitae and a personal statement

International: 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

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: barrister or solicitor* policy advisor legal consultant in-house counsel.

  • The Juris Doctor satisfies the academic requirements for admission to practice law in Victoria on meeting the additional requirements set by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB).

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB VIC)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

State Legal Admission Authority

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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