Juris Doctor

at RMIT University

Year One of Program

Complete the following One (1) Commencement Course:

• Introduction to the Australian Legal System and Legal Methods    

AND

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

• Fundamentals of Contract Law
• Law of Torts
• Criminal Law

AND

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

• Jurisprudence
• Advanced Contract Law
• Negotiation and Dispute Resolution

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

• Administrative Law
• Australian Property Law
• Australian Company Law
• International Law

AND

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

• Administrative Law
• Australian Property Law
• Australian Company Law
• International Law

Year Three of Program

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

• Equity and Trusts
• Evidence
• Innovative Justice

Academic requirements

You must have successfully completed:
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline, except a Bachelor of Laws (LLB - Common Law) with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (out of 4.0).

Note:

• Applicants with an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification), in any discipline except a Bachelor of Laws (LLB – Common Law) with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (out of 4.0) may be considered when a personal statement is provided demonstrating significant interest or intended career progression in law.
• Applicants seeking to enrol in a subject or subjects required to obtain admission into legal practice must submit a letter from the Board of Examiners, Victorian Council of Education (or equivalent interstate body) that lists the subjects(s) required to be completed.

Prerequisites

• There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.

Selection tasks

• A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.

The annual tuition fee is AU$46,080.

Graduates can change their career direction and enter the legal profession by adding this fully accredited legal qualification to their undergraduate degree.
 

RMIT’s Juris Doctor graduates have access to a range of legal opportunities. These include practising law in the commercial legal sector, practising as a barrister, or working as an in-house lawyer with corporations, governments or not-for-profit organisations.
 

JD graduates work in many other fields where knowledge of legal principles and the ability to think deeply and rigorously are essential. These fields include public administration, NGOs, politics and business. RMIT JD alumni are building a reputation as fully prepared, work-ready legal professionals. Finally, for those who are not contemplating a career change, the JD is a Masters level qualification can be a significant enhancement to your existing career.