Juris Doctor
    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 32,900 / year(s)

    Juris Doctor

    About

    The Juris Doctor is a three-year, Masters level law degree designed for those who have already completed a Bachelor's degree in another discipline. Delivered online, the Juris Doctor enables student flexibility in pursuing a law degree using the latest education technologies to keep you connected and engaged.

    With an emphasis on practical legal problem-solving and problem prevention, the Juris Doctor will ground legal education in the broader social, historical and economic context and support students' development as socially responsible and ethical professionals. Featuring small class sizes and highly qualified and experienced staff, students will:

    • Understand legal fundamentals
    • Develop practical dispute resolution skills
    • Learn about justice in disruptive industries
    • Complete a research-based project and law internship
    • Gain advanced advocacy skills
    • Balance life and work with online study
    • Experience support at every stage

    The UC Juris Doctor meets the accreditation requirements of the ACT Legal Practitioners Admission Board, which will enable admission as a legal practitioner and mutual recognition throughout Australia.

    Online, Supported, Accelerated

    With end-to-end support from a dedicated Student Success Adviser, studying the online Juris Doctor gives you the flexibility to pursue a postgraduate law degree. Click through to download our course brochue to learn more about the Juris Doctor and online study.

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    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants must have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any non-law discipline, with a GPA of at least 5/7.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    If you’re an international student applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree, you can apply directly to UC using our online application portal or through an agent from our international agent network.

    Choosing UC for a student exchange or study abroad program

    If you’re an international student currently enrolled at an overseas university and you’d like to study at UC on a student exchange or study abroad program, you also need to apply through UC’s online application portal.

    International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia

    You should apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) if you're an international student in your final year of secondary school and studying any of the following programs in Australia:

    • an Australian Year 12
    • the International Baccalaureate
    • the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.

    Juris Doctor

    University of Canberra

    University of Canberra

    Australia

    Australia, Canberra