Juris Doctor

University of Canberra

Australia, Canberra

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University of Canberra

Australia , Canberra

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

UC - Canberra

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 3 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 Program Requirements

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

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 32,900

Application Fee

AUD

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: