Canberra,
ACT,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Juris Doctor - Law Reform, Environmental and Social Justice 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. USD40,717.52)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Legal reform and societal equity form a core principle at the ANU College of Law. Expanding upon the College's supplementary Law Reform and Social Justice Program, this specialization equips students with tools to examine and question law's intricate societal role, along with lawyers' contributions to fostering both progress and continuity.
Courses in this specialization provide students with abilities to analyze existing legal frameworks governing complex social matters, evaluate key factors in reform planning, and acquire essential skills for implementing changes. The varied curriculum enables students to cultivate principles of equitable justice and gain competencies required to advance social justice objectives.
Learning Outcomes
Examine, assess, and integrate information from primary and secondary legal references to recognize and address challenges in Legal reform, Environmental issues, and Social Justice.
Analyze and critically appraise Legal reform, Environmental concerns, and Social Justice, considering their societal and ethical implications across local, national, and global contexts.
Conduct specialized legal investigations utilizing diverse legal resources, academic databases, and digital platforms, while employing legal or interdisciplinary research approaches to assess and synthesize discoveries.
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