Juris Doctor

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

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RMIT University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Professional Doctorate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

103207F

Application Fee

AUD 100

Campuses

Melbourne City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 47,040 / year

Next Intake July-2025

Juris Doctor

About

Designed for non-law graduates, this postgraduate degree is your gateway to a life in law, providing the necessary educational requirements for admission to legal practice.

As a graduate who is passionate about law and justice, the Juris Doctor is your entry point to the legal profession or to deepen your understanding of the framework of law. You may also find that career possibilities evolve and open up as you move through the degree.

Through this degree, you will build skills and competency in core areas of legal practice. Under the supervision of expert legal academics and practitioners, you will understand the role of law in society, analyse cases and legislation and engage in a variety of simulations to develop practical legal skills.

Why study the Juris Doctor at RMIT?

Hands-on learning

Build in-demand real-world skills such as research, advocacy, negotiation and how to work with clients.

Industry connected

Take advantage of RMIT’s deep industry connections. Choose from a range of clinical, judicial, research and international study opportunities.

Contemporary focus

Work on law reform projects with our industry partners including RMIT’s Business and Human Rights Centre.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You must have successfully completed 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).

English Program Requirements

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

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)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

Career

Graduates of this degree can change their career direction and enter the legal profession by adding this fully accredited legal qualification to their undergraduate degree.

Juris Doctor graduates have access to a range of law jobs and legal opportunities. These include practising as a solicitor or barrister in the commercial or criminal legal sectors in organisations of all sizes and scales. Legal knowledge is useful in management, industrial relations and policy making professions. Many members of parliament have law degrees.

Alumni work in many fields where knowledge of legal principles and the ability to think deeply and rigorously are essential. These fields include public administration, NGOs, politics and business. Graduates are building a reputation as fully prepared, work-ready legal professionals. Even if you wish to stay within your current career framework, the Juris Doctor degree is a master's-level qualification that teaches you the skills of critical thinking and analysis that could open up horizons in your existing career.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 47,040

Application Fee

AUD 100

How to Apply

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Step 3: Collect required documents

Step 4: Submit your application

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