Juris Doctor

A postgraduate alternative to the Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Bond's globally recognised Juris Doctor program is specifically designed for aspiring lawyers who have previously completed an undergraduate bachelor's degree. The program covers broadly the same areas of knowledge as the LLB but can be completed in six semesters rather than eight. With Bond's accelerated three-semesters-per-year timetable the program can be completed in only two calendar years. The Juris Doctor program satisfies the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner. Bond University's Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) satisfies the practical training requirements for admission, which means your entire journey towards becoming a lawyer can be completed at Bond. Bond's Juris Doctor program presents the law in its global context and enables graduates to practise in multiple jurisdictions, subject to the specific admission requirements of the relevant jurisdiction. What sets Bond's Juris Doctor program apart is not only the small classes and personal attention for which Bond is renowned, but also the practical legal skills – legal writing and reasoning, oral communication, advocacy, dispute resolution, negotiation, research, legal ethics, and professionalism – embedded throughout the program. Combined with the many opportunities for practical experience through clinics, internships and mooting, the Bond Juris Doctor will ensure you are ready to practice as a global lawyer wherever you choose to take your degree.