Postgraduate
Open doors for a new career with our accelerated Juris Doctor program. Study online, with the option to tailor your qualification across emerging and in-demand fields.
Commonwealth supported places available.
Please use plan code MC161O in the application system for this program.
Build a career in law with our online Juris Doctor program. Benefit from a supportive environment with peers and leading experts to practice concepts and apply new skills, while having the flexibility to study online. The field of law today has evolved and requires professionals who understand not only the foundational legal skills, but also how emerging technology and business disruption intersect with legal frameworks. Through RMIT Online’s prestigious qualification, you'll be able to tailor your learning with a wide range of career electives to follow your interest in these in-demand fields.
By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the skills and qualification to embark on a new career in law and related fields. The Juris Doctor is accredited by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board and, once your practical legal training is completed, leads you to admission to the legal profession in Australia.
When you choose to study at RMIT Online, you're opening the door to a wide array of opportunities to engage with industry experts. These avenues include, but are not limited to
Our Juris Doctor means that you can customise your degree and study a number of unique electives to align with your personal and professional aspirations.
This program contains 24 courses that can be undertaken through a variety of different study loads. Please reach out to our Student Success team if you need additional support.
The Juris Doctor contains subjects with pre-requisites, please check each subject for details. Students must start with the LAW2396 Introduction to the Australian Legal System and Legal Methods as this is the pre-requisite for all core subjects.
Due to the nature of this program you will be required to virtually attend timetable classes. You will be required to attend online exams. These exams are invigilated and you will be required to see these at specific times.
To graduate Juris Doctor students must complete:
18 core subjects
6 approved law electives
Core Courses
Year 1
Select and complete 1 course from the list of Approved Law Option courses at the end of this program structure.
Year 2
Select and complete 1 course from the list of Approved Law Option courses at the end of this program structure.
Year 3
Complete the following 1 capstone course: Legal Practice Management and Professional Conduct
Select and complete 4 courses from the list of Approved Law Option courses at the end of this program structure.
Electives
The Juris Doctor is also available via On Campus study.
Dr Belinda Clarence is an Australian lawyer who has been teaching law in post-graduate and under-graduate programs since 2013. She holds a PhD in the area of extra-territorial multinational corporate regulation. Her research interests are in sovereignty and legal history, as well as law and technology. She has extensive business
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