{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Juris Doctor", "advertisedTitle": "Juris Doctor", "totalCreditPoints": 360, "offerYear": 2026, "studentType": "International", "locationDisplayName": "City", "deliveryModeCode": "MM", "deliveryModeDescription": "Multi-Modal", "cricosCourseCode": "084540K", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": false, "instance": false, "indicativeFees": false, "startDates": false }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": {"60":["Graduate Certificate in Law"],"120":["Graduate Diploma in Law"]} }, "startDates": "Semester 1 (March 2026), LTU Term 6 (November 2026)", "duration": "3 years full-time", "prerequisite": "", "courseDescription": "<p>Get the knowledge and practical skills you need to excel as a legal professional with La Trobe&#39;s Juris Doctor.<\/p><p>In this accredited degree, you&#39;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&#39;ll be immersed in the big city legal experience, with small and flexible evening classes at our City Campus in the heart of Melbourne&#39;s business district and court precinct.<\/p><p>You can start in Semester 1 \u2013 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&#39;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.<\/p><p>You can benefit from generous scholarships saving up to 25% on fees for the duration of the degree with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/scholarships\/other\/la-trobe-high-achiever-scholarship\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship. <\/a>In addition, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available to students who have achieved a 5.5 grade point average (GPA) in their previous studies.<\/p><p>By completing La Trobe&#39;s Juris Doctor, you will:<\/p><ul><li>build a strong foundation in legal theory, research and practice<\/li><li>develop your skillset in client interviews, negotiation and mediation, advocacy and legal drafting<\/li><li>gain real-world experience through placements and internships with leading law firms, government and community organisations, the La Trobe Legal Clinic and more<\/li><li>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).<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCriInAddToAtar": "", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "prerequisite": "<p><span>Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).<\/span><\/p><p>An Australian Bachelor's degree (or an international Bachelor's degree equivalent) with a 60% or greater average<br \/><br \/>OR<br \/><br \/>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<br \/><br \/>OR <br \/><br \/>An Australian Bachelor's degree (or an international Bachelor's degree equivalent) and an LSAT score of at least 150. <br \/><br \/>OR<\/p><p>An equivalent qualification and\/or experience approved by the Law School with a current curriculum vitae and a personal statement <\/p>", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "", "engReq": "<p><span>6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.<\/span><\/p>", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": null, "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Juris Doctor, students must complete a total of 360 credit points across 3 years.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab2\" id=\"tab2trigger\" >Year 2<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab3\" id=\"tab3trigger\" >Year 3<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab2\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 2 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>90 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>30 credit points<\/b> from chosen Electives<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab3\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab3trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 3 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>30 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>90 credit points<\/b> from chosen Electives<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW5CNA\" target=\"_blank\">CONTRACT LAW A<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW5CNA<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW5CNB\" target=\"_blank\">CONTRACT LAW B<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW5CNB<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW5001\" target=\"_blank\">DISPUTE RESOLUTION<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW5001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW5PMI\" target=\"_blank\">LEGAL PROCESS, METHODS AND INSTITUTIONS<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW5PMI<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW5PCL\" target=\"_blank\">PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW5PCL<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW5PTO\" target=\"_blank\">PRINCIPLES OF TORT LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW5PTO<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW5FPR\" target=\"_blank\">PROPERTY LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW5FPR<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW5SIN\" target=\"_blank\">STATUTORY INTERPRETATION<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW5SIN<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW5CVP\" target=\"_blank\">CIVIL DISPUTE RESOLUTION<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW5CVP<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW5CSL\" target=\"_blank\">CONSTITUTIONAL LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW5CSL<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW5CPL\" target=\"_blank\">CORPORATIONS LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW5CPL<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW5EVP\" target=\"_blank\">EVIDENCE AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW5EVP<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW5EQT\" target=\"_blank\">PRINCIPLES OF EQUITY AND TRUSTS<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW5EQT<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW5RPL\" target=\"_blank\">REAL PROPERTY LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW5RPL<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW5PPC\" target=\"_blank\">LEGAL PRACTICE AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW5PPC<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LAW5PAD\" target=\"_blank\">PRINCIPLES OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> LAW5PAD<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-7\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Elective subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-7\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/LMJD\" target='_blank'>La Trobe University Handbook<\/a> for the subjects available. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "<p><strong><em>Elective placement opportunities (Work Based Learning)<\/em><\/strong><br \/>During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. The WBL experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test out your knowledge in a professional real-world environment. Some courses include compulsory WBL subjects, however, we also offer a range of elective WBL subjects, both cross-discipline and subject-specific. La Trobe University will source placements for some subjects, while others will require you to source your own placement. If you are required to source your own placement, dedicated staff will guide and support you through the process. Elective WBL subjects generally involve an application process and Subject Coordinator approval. The location and number of hours undertaken can vary considerably depending on the activity and the discipline area. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information. Regional students are eligible to access additional support under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/regional-reward\" rel=\"nofollow\">Regional Reward<\/a> program<\/p>", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/LMJD\" target='_blank'>City<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Demonstrate appropriate understanding and competence in the prescribed areas of knowledge required for admission into the legal practice in Victoria, Australia<\/li><li>Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of legal knowledge that includes the fundamental areas of legal knowledge, the Australian legal system and underlying principles and concepts, including international and comparative contexts<\/li><li>Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the broader contexts within which legal issues arise including the principles and values of justice, ethical practice in lawyers' roles and contemporary developments in law, and its professional practice<\/li><li>Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of approaches to ethical decision making and an ability to recognise and reflect upon, and a developing ability to respond to ethical issues likely to arise in professional contexts<\/li><li>Demonstrate an ability to recognise and reflect upon the professional responsibilities of lawyers in promoting justice and appropriate dispute resolution and in service to the community<\/li><li>Demonstrate sophisticated cognitive and creative skills, including an ability to identify and articulate complex legal issues and apply legal reasoning and research to generate appropriate jurisprudential and practical responses to legal issues<\/li><li>Demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills needed to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, legal methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions, as well as to identify, research, evaluate and synthesise relevant factual, legal and policy issues<\/li><li>Communicate in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences and collaborate effectively in teams<\/li><li>Learn and work with a high level of autonomy, accountability and professionalism and adopt a reflective approach to their own capabilities and performance<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>After graduation, you could work across a range of industries, including legal practice, the community sector, international development, environmental protection, government, banking and professional services. Possible roles include:<\/p><ul><li>barrister or solicitor*<\/li><li>policy advisor<\/li><li>legal consultant<\/li><li>in-house counsel.<\/li><\/ul><p>* The Juris Doctor satisfies the academic requirements for admission to practice law in Victoria on meeting the additional requirements set by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB).<\/p>", "professionalRecognition": "<p>The Juris Doctor course includes the subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board to meet the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria as an Australian lawyer.<\/p><p>Admission to the legal profession by the Supreme Court of Victoria also requires the completion of practical legal training via either a 12-month period of supervised legal training or completion of an approved practical legal training course (for example, at the Leo Cussen Institute or The College of Law). Candidates for admission to practice must also satisfy the Admissions Board that they are a fit and proper person to be admitted to practice.<\/p><p>International students are advised to obtain assurance of recognition of the course by the relevant professional bodies in their preferred country of practice.<\/p><p>International graduates require a relevant visa to complete a practical legal traineeship and a supervised workplace traineeship in Australia. Please contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\" rel=\"nofollow\">Australian Department of Immigration<\/a> for details.<\/p><p>Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. 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