OpenMaster degree (coursework)Society and Culture

Juris Doctor

ProviderBond University
Course code: SIA-210438UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

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.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

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

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6PTE Academic 58, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 79 (L 18 / R 18 / W 21 / S 18)

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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