Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) for 2010

Course overview

The Monash Juris Doctor (JD) is an intensive, graduate entry law degree. The Monash JD recognises the specific needs of non-law graduates returning to study law and teaches the knowledge and skills only a law degree from one of Australia's leading universities can provide. Small class sizes and innovative teaching attracts passionate and dedicated individuals, and classes are taught at the city-based Monash Law Chambers, located in the heart of Melbourne's legal precinct.

Career outlook

The Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) gives non-law graduates the academic qualifications to apply to practise law after completing a practical legal training program or a period of supervised workplace training.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at City: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at City: full-time
Intakes First semester, second semester First semester, second semester
Course Content 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time 3 years
Credit points 144 total for course 144 total for course
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$8,859 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$28,100 AUD

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$31,400 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 061795K
Monash course code 3387 3387
Faculty Faculty of Law Faculty of Law
Contact Coordinator Postgraduate Admissions and Publications
Email: monashjd@law.monash.edu.au Telephone: +61 3 9903 8500
Coordinator Postgraduate Admissions and Publications
Email: monashjd@law.monash.edu.au Telephone: +61 3 9903 8500

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification.

Special application requirements

A current curriculum vitae and a completed Monash JD Response form are required. Some candidates may be interviewed.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Semester two (July)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification.

English requirements for international students

Overall IELTS of 7.0; with Reading 7.0, Listening 7.0, Writing 7.0 and Speaking 7.0

Paper-based TOEFL 600 (TWE of 5.0); or Internet-based TOEFL Overall 102 (with Writing 24+, and no other section lower than 20).

Special application requirements

A current curriculum vitae and a completed Monash JD Response form are required. Some candidates may be interviewed.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

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