Canberra,
ACT,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Juris Doctor - International and Comparative Law in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University
The Australian National University
|
Canberra Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
56,470
(c. USD39,568.3)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Gaining expertise in international and comparative law prepares students for contemporary global legal practice. The significance of international law and institutions continues to grow in domestic policy and legal matters. Comparative law enables students to analyze foreign legal frameworks and understand different approaches to resolving legal challenges worldwide.
This specialization provides essential skills for engaging with international and foreign legal systems, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, while offering diverse elective options to explore specific interests. Its flexible structure lets students tailor their studies to personal or professional goals. Whether pursuing private practice, NGO work, government roles, or legal knowledge expansion, this program delivers crucial competencies.
Learning Outcomes
Examine, assess, and integrate information from primary and secondary legal sources to address International and Comparative Law challenges.
Analyze and appraise International and Comparative Law's societal implications across local, national, and global contexts, considering ethical and cultural dimensions.
Conduct specialized legal research using various resources, including legal documents, academic databases, and digital sources, while applying appropriate research methods to interpret findings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0-7.0
The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from i a completed Bachelor degree using all grades andor ii a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester or equivalent study period of the Bachelor degree The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission
IELTS - Overall score - 6.5, Reading - 6.0, Writing - 6.0, Listening - 6.0, Speaking - 6.0.
TOEFL IBT Paper Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
TOEFL IBT Excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
Tuition
AUD
56,470