Program Overview

Juris Doctor Program

The Melbourne Juris Doctor (JD) is a graduate law degree that has set a benchmark for legal education in Australia.

Overview

The Juris Doctor program is a graduate law degree that provides students with the skills and knowledge to take a leading role in a range of careers, including legal practice, business, government, and community organizations.

Why Study the Juris Doctor Law Degree at Melbourne?

• Graduate career-ready: Acquire the skills and knowledge to take a leading role in a range of careers.
• Learn from experts: Be taught by globally respected academics who are recognized as experts in their fields.
• Connect with a diverse and tight-knit cohort: Study on campus in seminar-style classes with students from a range of undergraduate and cultural backgrounds.
• Receive support every step of the way: The Ian Malkin Centre for Legal Academic Skills offers workshops, small group skills classes, one-on-one consultations, and other resources to supplement learning beyond the classroom.
• Access valuable opportunities at Melbourne Law School: Take advantage of educational, professional, and social opportunities, including clinics, internships, mooting, witness and mediation competitions, and international exchanges.
• Explore scholarships and fees support: Melbourne Law School offers a range of scholarships and financial assistance, such as the Melbourne Law School Supported Place, to eligible applicants.

Program Details

• Course code: MC-JURISD
• Duration: 3 years full-time / 6 years part-time
• Location: On campus (Parkville)
• Intake: February
• Fees: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available

Entry Requirements

You can apply if you already have an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than law, will complete an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than law in the year you apply, or if you have a law degree from an overseas jurisdiction.

Related Study Areas

• Arts, humanities and social sciences
• Law
• Social and political science
• Specialist legal study

Course Structure

The degree starts with an orientation program and an intensive summer subject prior to Semester 1, making it easier to get to know classmates, develop friendships, and build a network.