Juris Doctor

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have an Australian bachelor's degree or higher-level qualification (or equivalent) in any discipline ( except a Bachelor of Laws (LLB – Common Law) or Juris Doctor) with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (out of 4.0) . Applying for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) A limited number of Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available in this course. The minimum GPA to be considered for a CSP is 2.4 out of 4.0. To be considered for a CSP you must apply for the CSP offering through the RMIT Application System. Students currently enrolled in this course in a full-fee place may apply to transfer to a CSP upon completing 48 credit points (not including credit transfer), subject to meeting minimum GPA requirement in full-fee course. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this course. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) or higher-level qualification in any discipline ( except a Bachelor of Laws (LLB - Common Law) or Juris Doctor) with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (out of 4.0). Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). <div

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career Graduates of this degree can change their career direction and enter the legal profession by adding this fully accredited legal qualification to their undergraduate degree. Juris Doctor graduates have access to a range of law jobs and legal opportunities. These include practising as a solicitor or barrister in the commercial or criminal legal sectors in organisations of all sizes and scales. Legal knowledge is useful in management, industrial relations and policy making professions. Many members of parliament have law degrees. Alumni work in many fields where knowledge of legal principles and the ability to think deeply and rigorously are essential. These fields include public administration, NGOs, politics and business. Graduates are building a reputation as fully prepared, work-ready legal professionals. Even if you wish to stay within your current career framework, the Juris Doctor degree is a master's-level qualification that teaches you the skills of critical thinking and analysis that could open up horizons in your existing career. Admission to legal practice in Victoria To be admitted to legal practice in Victoria, you will need to either undertake practical legal training through a licensed provider for 6 months or be supervised by an eligible practitioner for 12 months after you have completed the Juris Doctor degree. You will also need to provide good character references to the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) as part of your application for admission to the Supreme Court of Victoria. Refer to the VLAB website for more information about application for admission. International students planning to undertake practical legal traineeship or supervised workplace traineeship in Australia must ensure they have the appropriate visa. For more information, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website. Practising law in your home country You should contact the recognised professional body in the country in which you intend to practise law, to obtain advice on recognition. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accreditation Course accreditation or membership offered by professional bodies signals to employers the quality and relevance of RMIT's courses and opens up career pathways and networks. Professional bodies accredit or recognise courses as meeting professional and academic standards deemed to be essential for a new graduate entering into that profession. An accredited course will either enable the graduate to enter directly into a professional qualifications program or provide the graduate with exemptions or credit towards a post-university professional qualification. Statutory accreditation This type of accreditation is where a statutory body must approve a course of study in order for a graduate to practise in that profession. Membership Professional bodies or associations are representative organisations of professions that provide membership and other career development support to its members. Many professional bodies offer membership opportunities for students and new graduates with benefits such as career advice, networking within the profession and access to resources not available through the university. The aim of these benefits is to assist with your transition from university into the profession. Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) Course satisfies the academic requirements for graduates admission to the Australian Legal Profession. (Accredited for course delivery in Melbourne and via Open Universities Australia.) Visit the Victorian Legal Admissions Board website Council of Australian Law Deans (CALD) The School is compliant with the standards for Australian Law Schools adopted by the Council of Australian Law Deans and assessed by the Australian Law Schools Standards Committee (ALSSC). Visit the Council of Australian Law Deans website Professional registration Professional registration may require applying to the relevant professional body and could involve additional or ongoing requirements beyond completing the degree. For more information, including details on admission to the legal profession and relevant visa requirements, please contact the professional body directly. <div