Juris Doctor
Why study the Juris Doctor at UNE?
The Juris Doctor 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 Juris Doctor is not a doctoral-level award and graduates are not entitled to use the honorific title 'Doctor'.
Career Opportunities
Examples include legal practice, solicitor/barrister (with the required workplace training), legal aid agencies, advocacy organisations, commercial firms, government departments, banking, commerce and management.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
3 Years Full-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
Full FeeInternational
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC
For more information, click hereFormer or current domestic UNE students apply to study on or off campus directly to UNE
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International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | JD | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | The Juris Doctor is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admission Board of NSW for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW and mutual recognition legislation extends admission to other Australian jurisdictions. After completion of academic qualifications in Law, entry to legal practice also requires the completion of a Practical Legal Training (PLT) course. Pathway: There is a pathway to complete a Masters of Laws (LLM) by completing four additional LLM units. The Juris Doctor is an approved Student Income Support course. Eligible students may apply for Youth Allowance or Austudy. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC For more information, click here
Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study on or off campus directly to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree, or qualification of equivalent standing, accepted by the school as sufficient qualification for admission to the course; and obtainable after a minimum of three years' full-time study or its equivalent. |
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| Additional Requirements | A sound knowledge of English is essential. |
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| Advanced Standing | The School of Law gives credit for prior study in any Australian program that meets the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner (including courses offered by the NSW Legal Practitioner's Admission Board or its equivalent). Advanced standing cannot be given for work experience or legal studies that are not part of a course that meets admission requirements. |
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| Fast Track | Summer Semester 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. |
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| 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 10,000 words. The honours result is based in the grade awarded for the honours unit plus grades for the best 15 units towards the degree. |
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| Academic Colours |
Ultramarine (BCC 148) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree, or qualification of equivalent standing, accepted by the school as sufficient qualification for admission to the course; and obtainable after a minimum of three years' full-time study or its equivalent.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) three years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 114 cps |
| Listed Units | 30 cps |
| Total | 144 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Juris Doctor.
Award/Classes of Honours
Students may be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Laws with Honours on the basis of an academic record deemed by the school to be of sufficient merit. To qualify for award of the degree with Honours students must:
(a) have achieved a satisfactory level of performance, as determined by the school, in the 3rd year of candidature; and
(b) have completed the unit LS400.
(c) There will be three levels of Honours: First Class Honours, Second Class Honours and Third Class Honours. Second Class Honours will have two divisions: Division 1 and Division 2.
(d) An exceptionally distinguished student who has been awarded First Class Honours may be awarded a University Medal.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.