Overview

The Juris Doctor program at University of Southern Queensland is pitched at a higher level to challenge you and to build your capabilities in a legal workplace.

USQ lecturers are very accessible and we pride ourselves on our ability to know our students individually, whether you study on campus or online.
Our Law programs have been developed with extensive input from experts in the profession. Our lecturers have strong connections with legal practice and understand the needs of the legal profession. Collectively, they have a wealth of experience in a diverse range of backgrounds, including general legal practice, criminal law, human rights, international and comparative law, family and succession law, environmental and natural resources law, commercial and taxation law, and public law and policy.

Career outcomes

Aside from a career as a legal practitioner, the Juris Doctor also opens up a wide range of career paths within the public service, government, politics, non-government organisations and businesses.

Accreditation

The Juris Doctor has been accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board, Queensland,

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal History
Australian Legal System
Legal Writing and Research
Contract and Torts
Criminal Law and Procedure
Dispute Management
Contract

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-26 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 alternative credits

units

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law Legal Studies View 7 other Masters in Legal Studies in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: QLD 00244B, NSW 02225M

Approved 3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in a discipline other than law.

Tuition Fee

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International

31760 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31760 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

31040 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31040 AUD per year during 36 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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