Juris Doctor

The Melbourne Juris Doctor (JD) is a graduate law degree that has set a benchmark for legal education in Australia. You may 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 Melbourne JD equips you with the skills and knowledge to take a leading role in a range of careers including legal practice, business, government and community organisations.

You will be taught by respected academics who are recognised as national and international experts in their fields. They will draw on legal research and practice to deliver an intellectually challenging and practically focused degree.

Your JD experience will be as much about your fellow students as your teachers. You will study in seminar-style, discussion-based classes on campus with students from a range of undergraduate and cultural backgrounds, adding new perspectives and approaches to your learning.

The degree commences 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.

You will be supported to develop your legal skills by the Ian Malkin Centre for Legal Academic Skills. The Centre offers a range of workshops, small group skills classes, one on one consultations, and study guides that are designed to support your learning outside the classroom.

You can also take advantage of other educational, professional and social opportunities offered at Melbourne Law School, including clinics, internships, mooting, witness and mediation competitions, and international exchanges.

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