Overview

In this accredited degree, you'll build strong foundations in your legal career with our core subjects and develop specialist knowledge with our electives, each designed in collaboration with judges and senior lawyers. You'll be immersed in the big city legal experience, with small and flexible evening classes at our City Campus in the heart of Melbourne's business district and court precinct.

You can start in Semester 1 – or, you can get a head start in Term 6 the preceding year. If you start in Term 6, or if you complete summer electives, you can fast-track your degree in just 2.5 years. You'll also have the opportunity to undertake practical legal training (PLT) if you finish all core subjects by the end of Semester 1 in your third and final year. This means you could gain both qualifications within three years.

You can benefit from generous scholarships saving up to 25% on fees for the duration of the degree with a La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship. In addition, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available to students who have achieved a 5.5 grade point average (GPA) in their previous studies.

By completing La Trobe University's Juris Doctor, you will:

build a strong foundation in legal theory, research and practice
develop your skillset in client interviews, negotiation and mediation, advocacy and legal drafting
gain real-world experience through placements and internships with leading law firms, government and community organisations, the La Trobe Legal Clinic and more
graduate with an accredited degree, with the Juris Doctor satisfying the academic requirements for admission to practice law in Victoria on meeting the additional requirements set by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contract law
Dispute resolution
Legal process, methods and institutions
Principles of criminal law
Principles of tort law
Property law
Statutory interpretation
Civil dispute resolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-11-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-18 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

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Internationals - The University assesses applications on a rolling basis which means you can apply for the next upcoming intake or available future intakes.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 35 other Masters in Legal Studies 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS:

084540K

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

An Australian Bachelor's degree (or an international Bachelor's degree equivalent) with a 60% or greater average

An Australian Bachelor's degree (or an international Bachelor's degree equivalent) with three years or more of professional work experience and a personal statement

An Australian Bachelor's degree (or an international Bachelor's degree equivalent) and an LSAT score of at least 150.

An equivalent qualification and/or experience approved by the Law School with a current curriculum vitae and a personal statement

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

48000 AUD / year

≈ 48000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

41200 AUD / year

≈ 41200 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Students: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available.

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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

Funding

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By completing La Trobe University's Juris Doctor, you will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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