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Juris Doctor

The Juris Doctor prepares students for a career as a legal professional, both within Australia and overseas. It is an alternative to the Bachelor of Laws for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline. The Juris Doctor provides students with a thorough grounding in essential areas of substantive law and access to a wide choice of law elective subjects, including the option of completing a specialisation. An integrated skills and professionalism program is embedded in the degree and focuses on core legal skills essential to the practice of law. The Juris Doctor provides an engaging learning experience that challenges students academically and prepares them practically for a legal career.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Gold Coast

Full-time - 2 years

$133,600
N/A

Structure

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS : 240

Subjects

  • LAWS75-105: Legal Foundations A (10CP)
  • LAWS75-106: Legal Foundations B (10CP)
  • LAWS75-107: Foundations of Private Law (10CP)
  • LAWS75-108: Foundations of Public and Criminal Law (10CP)
  • LAWS75-201: Contract Law A (10CP)
  • LAWS75-202: Tort Law (10CP)
  • LAWS75-203: Criminal Law (10CP)
  • LAWS75-204: Property Law A (10CP)
  • LAWS75-216: Constitutional Law (10CP)
  • LAWS75-217: Contract Law B (10CP)
  • LAWS75-218: Property Law B (10CP)
  • LAWS75-310: Corporate Law (10CP)
  • LAWS75-313: Equity (10CP)
  • LAWS75-317: Administrative Law (10CP)
  • LAWS75-318: Evidence (10CP)
  • LAWS75-325: Civil Dispute Resolution (10CP)
  • LAWS75-326: Legal Profession (10CP)

Entry requirements

  • Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any field.

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