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 (2025):
$16,884 (Commonwealth supported)
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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: 2GD639
Annual indicative fees (2025):
$33,768 (Commonwealth supported)
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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 (2025):
$33,768 (Full fee paying)
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Course
Juris Doctor
Duration:
3 years
Delivery mode:
Online
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code:
This online course is currently not available to international students to study externally (online) from outside Australia.
Annual fees:
N/A
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.
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.
The course includes a compulsory clinical legal education topic that will provide you with an opportunity to participate in authentic legal work.
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!
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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.
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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.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
South Australia | Northern Territory
Global | Online
CRICOS Provider: 00114A TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12097 TEQSA category: Australian University