Bond University
Juris Doctor
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Juris Doctor is a postgraduate degree for students who have previously completed an undergraduate bachelor's degree in any discipline and are seeking to practise law. In conjunction with the Graduate Diploma in legal Practice, the Juris Doctor is an approved degree for admission to legal practice. The Juris Doctor can be completed within two years at Bond University. Students will complete 24 subjects which will include the foundational law subjects in addition to postgraduate law electives which can be selected to meet your interest areas. There are also opportunities to gain a specialisation as part of the Juris Doctor.
For international students, the Juris Doctor degree offers a global perspective and provides graduates the opportunity to practise in overseas jurisdictions, subject to the specific admission requirements of the relevant jurisdiction. Bond offers a six-subject credit towards the Juris Doctor degree to students who have completed a law degree from a non-common law country.
Delivery mode
Bond University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 14 University Drive, Robina
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any field.
English language proficiency requirements
Bond's programs are taught and assessed in English, so depending on your educational background and citizenship, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. This may include submitting results from an approved English Language Test taken in the past two years - you can see the required results for the most common approved tests below. There are other ways to demonstrate English language proficiency and gain entry into this program, including demonstrating prior study in English, or other qualifications. If your qualification does not meet the English language requirements then you will need to provide an English proficiency test for admission.
- IELTS (Academic): Overall score 6.5 with no sub score less than 6.0
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic Overall score 58 with no Communicative Scores below 50
- TOEFL iBT: Overall score 79 (no scores below 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking, and 16 in Reading and Listening)
Course fees
$130,890
$139,080
$130,890
$139,080
Career opportunities
The Juris Doctor will prepare you for the following roles.
Government Lawyer
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In House Counsel
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Judge
Judges are experienced legal professionals who preside over civil and criminal proceedings in Australian courts of law. Depending on their professi...
Lawyer
A Lawyer is hired to represent a client in a range of legal proceedings. You might provide legal advice and prepare cases being heard in court. Law...
Legal Consultant
A Legal Consultant provides expert legal advice and guidance to businesses, government agencies, or individuals, often specialising in areas such a...
Public Prosecutor
A Public Prosecutor represents the state in criminal proceedings. You might work in local, state, or federal courts. Public Prosecutors focus on pr...
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