Juris Doctor Online | University of Canberra

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Why study the online Juris Doctor at UC?

Recognised qualification

With all Priestley 11 subjects, you’ll gain the prescribed knowledge to satisfy the academic requirements for admission to legal practice.

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The course is delivered by leading academics and industry experts, alongside the support of a dedicated professional Student Success Adviser.

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Build on the foundations, electives and internship streams to develop your skills and grow your career for a wide variety of legal areas.

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Course highlights

When you’re equipped with the right legal skills, and you’ve developed diverse and inclusive advocacy abilities, you can do more for those who need your help.

Understand legal fundamentals
Develop practical dispute resolution skills
Learn about justice in disruptive industries
Complete a research-based project and law internship
Study online around your life and work
Experience support at every stage

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Overview

Gain the power to make a difference as an ethical legal professional.

The law is a fundamental part of our society, from the rules that govern us to the rights that protect us. Learn the legal fundamentals, advanced advocacy skills and practical problem-solving strategies for a changing world with the University of Canberra Postgraduate Online Juris Doctor.

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What you will study

Gaining your Juris Doctor online from the University of Canberra includes a Graduate Certificate in Law and a Graduate Diploma in Law.

Course structure

The Juris Doctor encompasses 24 units and includes a Graduate Certificate in Law and Graduate Diploma in Law. Students enrolled in the Juris Doctor have the option to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Law or a Graduate Diploma in Law if they have completed the required units.

Juris Doctor |
24 units | 3 years fast-tracked or 4 years part-time^

Complete the foundation units, all Priestley 11 units, all additional core units, at least 1 of the 3 Research and Internship Stream units and remaining electives to graduate with the Juris Doctor.

^Dependent on individual study path and unit availability. Please speak to a Student Adviser for more information.

Graduate Diploma in Law |
8 units | From 16 months part-time^

Complete two foundational units and six electives of your choice to further extend your expertise across multiple legal disciplines. Exit with a Graduate Diploma or continue studying to complete the Juris Doctor.

^Exact course length will be dependent on selected electives and their availability. Please speak to a Student Enrolment Adviser for more information

Graduate Certificate in Law |
4 units | From 8 months part-time^

Complete two foundational units and two electives to gain essential legal knowledge. Exit with a Graduate Certificate or continue studying to complete the Graduate Diploma or Juris Doctor.

^Exact course length will be dependent on selected electives and their availability. Please speak to a Student Enrolment Adviser for more information

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Taught by the best in the industry

Dr Trevor Ryan

UC Course Director, Juris Doctor

“The University of Canberra online Juris Doctor makes the depth of experience of academics and practitioners at Canberra Law School more accessible than ever and will set you up with the skills you need to make a difference."

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Why study the online Juris Doctor at UC?

Recognised qualification

Expert support

Be job ready

Course highlights

Overview

What you will study

Upcoming intakes

Taught by the best in the industry

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Related study options