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Course Overview
The Brisbane South (Nathan) offering of this program is scheduled to be delivered at the Treasury Building at our Brisbane City campus in 2027. If scheduled opening is delayed, courses may be delivered all or in part at our other Brisbane locations.
Queensland's #1 university for law and criminology.
Prepare for a rewarding legal career with Griffith's Juris Doctor, a graduate-entry program designed for students from diverse academic backgrounds. Whether your goal is to practise law, work in government or influence policy, this degree provides the knowledge, skills and practical experiences to succeed.
Highlights of studying the Juris Doctor
Future-proof your career with the option of completing a major in Canadian law, international law, or migration law.
Study crime, contracts, torts, constitutional and property law while building skills in reasoning, advocacy, research and ethics.
Choose from a wide range of electives that match your career aspirations ranging from environmental law, digital media, cyber law, family law, competition and consumer law, human rights and international arbitration.
This program can be completed in two years by taking courses across each trimester.
Practical legal experience from day one
Work alongside experienced lawyers and participate in immersive, practical experiences including law clinics and the Innocence Project, where you'll apply your knowledge to real cases. These opportunities ensure you graduate with the confidence to navigate both the courtroom and complex legal systems.
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
Level 8, 333 Ann Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000
Student Information
Provider's Published Fee
Duration
Intakes
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Eligibility
Domestic students:
International students:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (QLD)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
State Legal Admission Authority
Common Questions
The Juris Doctor at Griffith University has a duration of 156 weeks (approximately 3 years) for international students.
The estimated total course cost is AU$148,273, comprising tuition fees of AU$145,500 and non-tuition fees of AU$2,773.
The Juris Doctor is offered at two Griffith University campuses: Brisbane South (Nathan) and the Gold Coast, both located in Queensland, Australia.
The Juris Doctor may be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights if it meets criteria including being a registered Skills Level 1 qualification with a duration of 92 weeks or more and a narrow Field of Education aligned with the Skills Level 1 priority list. Eligibility is reviewed yearly by the Department of Education.
The Juris Doctor is classified under the broad field of Society and Culture (09), narrow field of Law (0909), with a detailed field of Law, n.e.c. (090999), and is accredited as a Masters Degree (Extended) at CRICOS code 099124C.
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