La Trobe University
Juris Doctor
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)La Trobe's Juris Doctor gives you the knowledge and practical skills to excel as a legal professional. Build strong foundations for your legal career with our core subjects and develop specialist knowledge with our electives, each designed in collaboration with judges and senior lawyers.
Prepare yourself for a big city legal experience, benefitting from small evening classes at our City Campus in the heart of Melbourne's central business district and court precinct.
Take advantage of La Trobe Law School's prestigious alumni network and partnerships with leading firms, government, and community organisations to develop practical skills in a real-world legal environment and nurture connections with the profession. Champion social justice and give back with a placement in the La Trobe Legal Clinic, providing services to disadvantaged communities in Melbourne's north.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Levels 2, 3 and 20, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
An Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline or approved equivalent qualification with at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 on a 7-point scale meets the requirements to be considered for an offer.
An Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline or approved equivalent qualification with at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 on a 7-point scale and a personal statement will be considered for an offer. The personal statement should address reasons for seeking to study law, relevant employment experience, relevant skills to enable the student to study law, and evidence of contribution to the community.
An Australian or equivalent Bachelor's degree (completed within 8 years prior to application for admission) with a minimum GPA of 4 on a 7-point scale and the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) score of at least 150. The LSAT score must have been taken within 5 years prior to application for admission. If the LSAT has been taken multiple times within this 5-year period, only the highest score will be considered.
English language requirement
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$115,800
$128,400
$115,800
$128,400
Career opportunities
The Juris Doctor will prepare you for the following roles.
Government Lawyer
A Government Lawyer provides legal advice and representation to government departments and agencies. You might work in areas such as policy develop...
In House Counsel
An In-House Counsel provides legal advice and representation within an organisation. You might work in a corporate setting, non-profit, or governme...
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...
About La Trobe University
For more than 50 years, we have been transforming people and societies. We put our students at the centre of everything we do - with a dual emphasis on excellence and inclusivity.
With a proud history built on a mission to advance knowledge and learning to shape the future of our world, we are the most successful Australian university at combining accessibility and excellence. Our passionate teachers deliver globally recognised learning to our diverse student body.
Whether it’s our innovations in teaching and learning, our strong graduate employment outcomes or our leading research, the world’s most respected university ranking agencies consistently rate La Trobe among the world’s best.
Year after year, these results reflect our commitment to outstanding student experience, the career-readiness of our graduates, our ambitious research culture and our partnerships with communities, government and industry.
