Juris Doctor

Overview

The Juris Doctor (JD) is an internationally recognised professional legal qualification at masters level for graduates of other disciplines.

This degree satisfies the academic requirements for admission to legal practice in Australia and is a launchpad to other enhanced career opportunities. The JD seeks to provide you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in law or to become a legally literate leader in another field.

The JD offers an innovative model of postgraduate education grounded in problem-based learning. It is offered fully online, allowing flexibility to balance your other commitments.

The Graduate Certificate and the Graduate Diploma in Laws offer foundational training in law and legal skills, enabling students to understand legal processes within political, social, and economic frameworks. However, completion of these programs alone does not qualify graduates for legal practice in Australia, requiring further academic studies and practical training for admission to legal practice.

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Course

Graduate Certificate in Laws

Duration: 0.5 years

Delivery mode:
Online

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code: 2GC702

Annual indicative fees (2024):
$16,900

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Graduate Diploma in Laws

Duration: 1 year

Delivery mode:
Online

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code: 2GC639

Annual indicative fees (2024):
$33,800

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Juris Doctor

Duration: 3 years

Delivery mode:
Online

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code: 2CM207

Annual indicative fees (2024):
$33,800 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Your career

The JD is a pathway to legal practice as a barrister and solicitor in a range of settings, including law firms, in-house counsel and community legal centres. Graduates are also highly competitive in a range of other careers outside of law including government, commerce, consulting and advising, public administration, social justice and human rights, as leaders across the globe.

Professional accreditation/recognition

This course is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Education and Admission Council in South Australia and is recognised in other Australian states and territories.

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What you will study

The JD comprises compulsory topics which cover the prescribed academic areas of knowledge required for admission to the legal profession. These topics develop legal problem-solving skills and practical capabilities, including the following broad areas: legal analysis and problem solving, contracts, corporations law, dispute resolution, torts, property law, equity and trusts, criminal law, evidence, and constitutional law.

Practical experience

The course includes a compulsory clinical legal education topic that will provide you with an opportunity to participate in authentic legal work.

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I was attracted to the flexibility of the Juris Doctor’s online delivery which allows me to study from anywhere and successfully manage work, family and study. The quality of teaching and innovative approach at Flinders law was also a major drawcard. In the Clinical Legal Education topic, we were given the opportunity to prepare submissions to the Australian Human Rights Commission based on ethical issues in relation to driverless vehicles, a very obvious disruptive technology requiring new legal solutions to protect our human rights. The JD really equips you with the knowledge and skills tackle the legal challenges of the future!

Martha Browning Juris Doctor

Entry requirements

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification that does not make them eligible to be admitted to practise law in Australia.

How to apply

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Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.

Entry requirements

Applicants normally must hold either:

an approved bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in a discipline other than law from an approved tertiary institution
an approved bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in law that does not entitle them to be admitted to practise law in Australia.

English language requirements

How to apply

Select your course.

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Juris Doctor

Available 100% online, the Juris Doctor at Flinders lets you balance study with work and family commitments.

The JD offers an innovative model of postgraduate education. Each compulsory topic comprises six tasks scheduled across the semester to guide your learning.

You'll be provided with opportunities for learning in an authentic context.