Overview

Work alongside experienced lawyers and participate in immersive, practical experiences including law clinics and the Innocence Project, where you'll apply your knowledge to real cases. These opportunities ensure you graduate with the confidence to navigate both the courtroom and complex legal systems.

Ranked among the world's top law schools, we're recognised for our commitment to social justice, ethical practice and innovation in legal education. You'll learn from leading academics and practising lawyers who bring real-world expertise into the classroom. The Juris Doctor integrates theory with practical experience, ensuring you're not just studying the law, you're learning how to use it to create impact.

Careers

Juris Doctor graduates are eligible to seek admission as solicitors or barristers in Australia (after completing professional recognition requirements), and many find rewarding roles in private practice, government, NGOs and international organisations. Beyond legal practice, your skills in analysis, problem-solving and advocacy will open doors in areas such as policy, finance, industrial relations, academia, management, marketing and consulting.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contracts

Crime

Global Law

Torts

Constitutional Law

Administrative Law

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Gold Coast, Australia
Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

International Law Public Law View 28 other Masters in Public Law in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS 099124C

To be eligible for admission to the Juris Doctor, an applicant must have completed:

a Bachelor degree (except a Bachelor of Laws) or higher providing it is equivalent to 1.5 years of full-time study from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 7-point scale (or equivalent) OR

a law degree from a different legal system (i.e. it must be a Bachelor of Laws from a non-Australian tertiary institution).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

48500 AUD / year

≈ 48500 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

37500 AUD / year

≈ 37500 AUD / year

Additional Details

National students: Commonwealth supported places

Living costs

Gold Coast

Australia

1313 - 2310 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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