Juris Doctor  36 months Postgraduate Program By Deakin University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Law and Legal StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

JD

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The Deakin Juris Doctor (JD) combines a commercial focus with the development of practical skills essential to contemporary legal practice. Designed for non-law graduates, this intellectually stimulating course is offered fully online after an optional, but highly recommended, induction program held in Melbourne.
The Deakin JD goes beyond the teaching of legal knowledge and practical skills, to the development of a broader understanding of the policy informing the law, focusing on current policy issues and developing skills in the use of legal theory and legal research methods.
Your assignments will reflect the challenges you’ll face in your future role and might include:
  • producing problem-based written advice
  • an oral bail application
  • an assignment focusing on the implementation of procedural rules
  • preparation of a memorandum of advice
  • oral court submissions
  • a file management project.

Group assignment work is also a feature of some units to ensure you develop the important skills necessary to work as part of a team.
The Deakin JD meets the academic requirements for admission to legal practice in Victoria and other Australian jurisdictions. If your goal is to practise as a lawyer, you’ll also need to complete a 12-month traineeship program or six-month legal practice course to demonstrate you’re a ‘fit and proper person’ as required by Australian admitting bodies.
The Deakin JD is designed to produce graduates who can become first-class law practitioners by providing comprehensive training in each of the major areas of legal practice, while systematically embedding research, theory and policy considerations throughout the curriculum. A distinctive feature of the course is its orientation towards commercial law, though students may broaden their knowledge by choosing from a range of elective options including placement in the Deakin Law Clinic – an award-winning community legal centre where students can work with practicing solicitors and real clients.  
Leading practising lawyers help shape our courses, so everything you learn is relevant to the industry and preparing you for a successful career in law.

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

JD

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The Deakin Juris Doctor (JD) combines a commercial focus with the development of practical skills essential to contemporary legal practice. Designed for non-law graduates, this intellectually stimulating course is offered fully online after an optional, but highly recommended, induction program held in Melbourne.
The Deakin JD goes beyond the teaching of legal knowledge and practical skills, to the development of a broader understanding of the policy informing the law, focusing on current policy issues and developing skills in the use of legal theory and legal research methods.
Your assignments will reflect the challenges you’ll face in your future role and might include:
  • producing problem-based written advice
  • an oral bail application
  • an assignment focusing on the implementation of procedural rules
  • preparation of a memorandum of advice
  • oral court submissions
  • a file management project.

Group assignment work is also a feature of some units to ensure you develop the important skills necessary to work as part of a team.
The Deakin JD meets the academic requirements for admission to legal practice in Victoria and other Australian jurisdictions. If your goal is to practise as a lawyer, you’ll also need to complete a 12-month traineeship program or six-month legal practice course to demonstrate you’re a ‘fit and proper person’ as required by Australian admitting bodies.
The Deakin JD is designed to produce graduates who can become first-class law practitioners by providing comprehensive training in each of the major areas of legal practice, while systematically embedding research, theory and policy considerations throughout the curriculum. A distinctive feature of the course is its orientation towards commercial law, though students may broaden their knowledge by choosing from a range of elective options including placement in the Deakin Law Clinic – an award-winning community legal centre where students can work with practicing solicitors and real clients.  
Leading practising lawyers help shape our courses, so everything you learn is relevant to the industry and preparing you for a successful career in law.

Admission Requirements

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Minimum admission criteria:

  • Bachelor degree in different discipline with a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65%, OR
  • Bachelor degree in a different discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60% and two years relevant work experience, OR
  • Masters degree in a different discipline.

3 Years
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Tuition fees

Domestic Students

37,000 AUD
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International Students

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