Juris Doctor

The Juris Doctor (JD) is a premier, comprehensive three-year postgraduate degree that equips students for a diverse array of legal careers.

Quick facts

Programme type
Postgraduate
Points 360
Duration 3 years (six semesters) full-time
Part-time study is available. 
Location City Campus

Programme overview

The Juris Doctor programme is a premier three-year postgraduate degree designed for non-Law degree holders. It provides the knowledge and skills to equip you for outstanding legal careers spanning the corporate world, public sector and international legal realm.

The degree is taught by globally respected academics and legal experts. You will study in a small, tight-knit cohort and gain exciting opportunities to develop legal skills both within and outside the classroom.

This degree not only covers the essential subjects for legal practice but also empowers students to shape their own path – offering the freedom to explore a wide variety of subjects in areas such as: corporate and commercial law, criminal law, international law, public law, environmental law, Indigenous Peoples and the law, intellectual property law, tax law, family law, legal theory, and dispute resolution.

Refer to the Juris Doctor (JD) programme page on the Faculty of Law website to find out more.