Juris Doctor
Gold Coast, Australia
Juris Doctor
DURATION
LANGUAGES
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Juris Doctor at Bond University prepares students for legal careers in Australia and overseas. It's an alternative to the Bachelor of Laws for graduates from any discipline. The degree gives a thorough grounding in substantive law, elective choices and optional specialisation, with an integrated skills and professionalism programme.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can enter practice as a lawyer (solicitor or barrister), or work as corporate counsel, compliance officer, policy adviser, litigation advocate, dispute resolution practitioner, legal researcher or in-house counsel; they can also pursue roles in the public sector, NGOs or further legal study, postgraduate research or teaching pathways.
The Juris Doctor prepares students for a career as a legal professional, both within Australia and overseas. It is an alternative to the Bachelor of Laws for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline. The Juris Doctor provides students with a thorough grounding in essential areas of substantive law and access to a wide choice of law elective subjects, including the option of completing a specialisation. An integrated skills and professionalism program is embedded in the degree and focuses on core legal skills essential to the practice of law. The Juris Doctor provides an engaging learning experience that challenges students academically and prepares them practically for a legal career.
