Juris Doctor
The Australian National University (ANU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00120C
The ANU JD is a distinctive program for graduates of non law disciplines (or non Australian law degrees). The program consists of compulsory and elective courses. 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. A small number of LLB electives can also be included in the program of study. The program can be studied either full or part time with entry points in Semester 1 and Second semester.
Structure
144 units comprising compulsory and elective courses, plus a distinctive capstone experience incorporating practical clinical studies, internships or a research project.
Subjects
- LAWS6101 Foundations of Australian Law
- LAWS6102 Lawyers, Justice and Ethics
- LAWS6103 Torts
- LAWS6104 Contracts
- LAWS6105 Australian Public Law
- LAWS6106 Criminal Law and Procedure
- LAWS6201 Administrative Law
- LAWS6202 Commonwealth Constitutional Law
- LAWS6203 Corporations Law
- LAWS6204 Property
- LAWS6205 Equity and Trusts
- LAWS6207 Evidence
- LAWS6244 Litigation and Dispute Management
- LAWS6249 Legal Theory
- LAWS6250 International Law
- LAWS6010 Jessup Moot
- LAWS6230 Law Internship (Capstone)
- LAWS6267 Youth Law Clinic
- LAWS6268 Community Law Clinic
- LAWS6278 Indigenous Community Legal Clinic
- LAWS6281 Environmental Law Clinic
- LAWS6301 Law and Development Clinic
- LAWS6302 International Law Clinic
- LAWS6304 Prison Legal Literacy Clinic
- LAWS6307 Legal Education for True Justice: Indigenous Perspectives and Deep Listening on Country
- LAWS6700 Juris Doctor Capstone Project
- LAWS8301 Postgraduate Research Dissertation
- LAWS8430 Law Internship
Standard entry requirements
- 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.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Canberra | International: $179,250 | No |
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