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Overview
The Juris Doctor is a distinctive program from Australian National University for graduates of non-law disciplines (or non-Australian law degrees). The program consists of compulsory and elective courses.
Features
- Graduates complete all the academic courses required by Australian Legal Practitioners Admission Boards for admission to legal practice following completion of additional practical training. Students have access to dedicated JD courses and other courses offered as part of the LLM program.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Australian Law
- Lawyers, Justice and Ethics
- Torts
- Contracts
- Australian Public Law
- Criminal Law and Procedure
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 80
PTE Academic 64
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
144 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Canberra, Australia
Disciplines
Public Law Business Law View 9 other PhDs in Public Law in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 80
PTE Academic 64
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS CODE: 061559M
- Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.
- The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents62440 AUD / year≈ 62440 AUD / year
Living costs
Canberra
Australia
1425 - 2504 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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