Juris Doctor - 103207F in Melbourne Australia | RMIT University

RMIT University | Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 47,040
(c. USD33,172.61)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

For graduates with a strong interest in law and justice, the Juris Doctor (JD) serves as a gateway into the legal field or an opportunity to expand your knowledge of legal systems. You'll discover that career prospects often develop and broaden as you progress through the program.

The JD curriculum helps you cultivate expertise in fundamental legal practice areas. Guided by experienced legal scholars and professionals, you'll explore law's societal role, examine case studies and statutes, and participate in practical simulations to hone your legal abilities.

This accredited legal qualification allows graduates to pivot their career path and join the legal profession, building upon their existing undergraduate education.

JD graduates qualify for diverse legal positions and opportunities, including roles as solicitors or barristers in commercial or criminal law across organizations of varying sizes. Legal expertise proves valuable in management, labor relations, and policy development careers. Notably, numerous elected officials hold law degrees.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

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).

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)

Tuition AUD 47,040
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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