Juris Doctor
Why study the Juris Doctor at UNE?
The Juris Doctor (JD) is a professional qualification enabling graduates to practice law in all Australian jurisdictions, or pursue a career in business or Government. After completion of academic qualifications in law, entry to legal practice also requires the completion of a Practical Legal Training (PLT) course. The Juris Doctor is designed for graduates from disciplines other than law and lawyers with a civil law degree. Outstanding students may graduate with honours. The cost of a Juris Doctor may be a tax deduction for some students. The Juris Doctor may also give recognition to prior learning in law or legal studies in a civil law jurisdiction. The Juris Doctor is not a doctoral-level award and graduates are not entitled to use the honorific title "Doctor".
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DURATION
3 Years Full-time6 Years Part-time
FEES
Full Fee2007 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | JD |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 144 |
| Benefits | Summer School provides an opportunity for students to fast-track their academic progression or to catch up on units to complete the degree. A selection of units is offered off-campus during the normal semester break from November to February, enabling students to study from home to accelerate their progress towards graduation. Law Students' Society: There is an active Law Students' Society at UNE, which organises inter-varsity mooting and social activities for students. The Society also represents the interests of Law students through its elected representatives on School Committees and provides a range of services for Law alumni as well as facilitating links between legal practitioners and students Pathway: There is a pathway to complete a Masters of Laws (LLM) by completing four additional LLM units. |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants for admission to the Degree of Juris Doctor shall have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree or qualification of equivalent standing, accepted by the Course Coordinator as sufficient qualification for admission to the course and obtainable after a minimum of three years' full-time study or its equivalent. A sound knowledge of English is essential for enrolment in courses offered by the Faculty of Economics, Business and Law. Law students are expected to have reliable Internet access. |
| Fast Track | Summer School is available for selected law units |
| Honours | Juris Doctor with Honours (JDHons): Students who have achieved a grade point average of 5.5 or better in the preceding eight law units (P=4, C=5, D=6, HD=7) may be admitted to the Honours Program in the final year of study. The program is based on a thesis of 15,000 words. The honours result is based in the grade awarded for the thesis plus grades for the best 15 units towards the degree. |
| Academic Colours |
ultramarine (BCC 148) |
| Further Information | 
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Information for Continuing Juris Doctor Students for 2008
Course Requirements
Candidates must complete units to the value of 144 cp comprising:
(a) all compulsory units listed below:
LS 100 Introduction to Legal Systems and Methods
LS 160 Criminal Law and Procedure
LS 200 Administrative Law
LS 210 Civil Procedure and Evidence
LS 220 Constitutional Law
LS 231 Law of Torts I
LS 232 Law of Torts II
LS 240 Equity and Trusts
LS 281 Property Law I
LS 282 Property Law II
LS 320 Professional Conduct
LS 351 Corporation Law
LS 355 Jurisprudence
LS 371 Law of Contract I
LS 372 Law of Contract II
LS 480 Advanced Research, Writing and Advocacy
LLM 600 Research Methodology and Theory.
(b) four units (24 cp) from: ELS 378; LS 301, 315, 321, 331, 334, 335, 336, 341, 342, 352, 357, 358, 360, 361, 368, 370, 377, 378, 400, 403, 459, 471, 478.
(c) three units (18 cp) from: LLM 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630.