Master's
Juris Doctor – ANU
Course Overview
The Juris Doctor is a graduate-entry professional law degree designed for students seeking comprehensive legal education and preparation for legal practice. The program covers core legal disciplines including constitutional law, criminal law, contracts, property law, equity, administrative law, and civil procedure while developing practical advocacy and legal research skills.
Students engage in experiential learning through mooting, legal clinics, internships, and case-based instruction that reflects contemporary legal practice. The curriculum emphasizes ethical responsibility, professional communication, and analytical reasoning in diverse legal contexts. Graduates are academically prepared to pursue professional admission requirements and careers in legal practice, government, corporate law, and public service.
Entry Requirements
- Academic Records: Recognized Bachelor degree in a non-law discipline with a minimum GPA of 5.5/7.0 (or ~70%+ average).
- English Proficiency: IELTS 7.0 overall (min 6.5 in all sub-scores), PTE 65.
- Prerequisites / Knowledge: Advanced critical reasoning and analytical writing skills.
- Application Materials: Official university transcripts and degree completion certificates.
- Waterford Institute of TechnologyPersonal statement outlining professional career motives in law.
Career Outcomes
- Lawyer
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Legal Consultant
- Corporate Counsel
Scholarship Available
- Yes (ANU International Scholarships
- Chancellor’s International Scholarship
- College Scholarships)
