Juris Doctor

The Melbourne Juris Doctor (JD) is a graduate law degree that has set a benchmark for legal education in Australia.

Why study the Juris Doctor law degree at Melbourne?

1. Graduate career-ready. Acquire the skills and knowledge to take a leading role in a range of careers including legal practice, business, government and community organisations.
2. Learn from experts. You'll be taught by globally respected academics who are recognised as experts in their fields, delivering a curriculum that is both practical and intellectually challenging.
3. Connect with a diverse and tight-knit cohort. Study on campus in seminar-style classes with students from a range of undergraduate and cultural backgrounds, adding new perspectives and approaches to your learning.
4. Receive support every step of the way. The Ian Malkin Centre for Legal Academic Skills offers workshops, small group skills classes, one-on-one consultations, and other resources to supplement your learning beyond the classroom.
5. Access valuable opportunities at Melbourne Law School. Take advantage of educational, professional, and social opportunities including clinics, internships, mooting, witness and mediation competitions, and international exchanges. You'll gain experience and receive support to find your niche.

You can apply if you already have an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than law, will complete an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than law in the year you apply, or if you have a law degree from an overseas jurisdiction.

Graduating with an undergraduate degree in another discipline, followed by a graduate degree in law, will give you a higher level of qualification than a traditional double degree.

The degree starts with an orientation program and an intensive summer subject prior to Semester 1, making it easier to get to know your classmates, develop friendships and build your network.

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English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

• English language test score requirements

• If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

  IELTS

  7.5

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  with no band less than 7.0

  TOEFL

  100+

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  with writing 27; speaking 24; reading 24; listening 24

  PEARSON

  78+

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  with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 72

  CAMBRIDGE

  190+

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  with no skill less than 185

  *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

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