Juris Doctor
Business, administration and law
Do you want a career in the law? No matter your professional or educational background, a Juris Doctor (JD) can help you get there. As one of Australia's leading law schools, Monash recognises the specific needs of JD degree students and helps you expand your skills and knowledge in line with Australian law requirements. All Juris Doctor classes are taught at the city-based Monash Law Chambers located in the heart of Melbourne's legal precinct, with small class sizes and innovative teaching methods to foster interactive, in-depth learning. Beyond the classroom, the Monash Law Clinical Guarantee provides JD students with the opportunity to work in one of our community legal centres, mentored by experienced practitioners. You will gain first-hand legal knowledge and provide an invaluable service to the community while earning credit towards your degree. This three-year full-time (six-year part-time) graduate entry JD degree provides high-quality, graduate-level education in the theory and practice of law. You
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Other
- VIC
- Course code
- CRICOS 094912D
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Course overview
Do you want a career in the law? No matter your professional or educational background, a Juris Doctor (JD) can help you get there. As one of Australia's leading law schools, Monash recognises the specific needs of JD degree students and helps you expand your skills and knowledge in line with Australian law requirements. All Juris Doctor classes are taught at the city-based Monash Law Chambers located in the heart of Melbourne's legal precinct, with small class sizes and innovative teaching methods to foster interactive, in-depth learning. Beyond the classroom, the Monash Law Clinical Guarantee provides JD students with the opportunity to work in one of our community legal centres, mentored by experienced practitioners. You will gain first-hand legal knowledge and provide an invaluable service to the community while earning credit towards your degree. This three-year full-time (six-year part-time) graduate entry JD degree provides high-quality, graduate-level education in the theory and practice of law. You
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average, or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with three years professional work experience and a personal statement, or An equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. Applicants who have not completed any formal study in the last eight years are required to submit a current curriculum vitae and a completed Monash JD personal statement. Further details: Additional information and advice to applicants can be found on the Juris Doctor webpage. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6.5 · R 6.5 · W 6.5 · S 6.5
- PTE AcademicOverall 65L 58 · R 58 · W 58 · S 58
- TOEFL iBTOverall 94L 20 · R 19 · W 24 · S 20
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average, or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with three years professional work experience and a personal statement, or An equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. Applicants who have not completed any formal study in the last eight years are required to submit a current curriculum vitae and a completed Monash JD personal statement. Further details: Additional information and advice to applicants can be found on the Juris Doctor webpage.
Additional entry requirement
Relevant discipline and research component; H2A-equivalent standard for doctoral entry or H2B/65+ for research master's entry; faculty-specific criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Other | — | — | $49,200per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Other | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Other
PrimaryVIC
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Juris Doctormonash.edu
- Monash Universitymonash.edu
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