Juris Doctor - Plan MC161O

Juris Doctor - Plan MC161O

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Student type:
Entry score:

Not applicable

Duration:
Full-time 3 years
Part-time 6 years
Fees:

AU$43,200 (2025 annual)

Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City
Entry score:

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Duration:
Full-time 3 years
Fees:

AU$47,040 (2025 annual)

Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City
To graduate you must complete the following. All courses listed may not be available each semester.
Year One of Program
Complete the following One (1) Commencement Course:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Introduction to the Australian Legal System and Legal Methods12LAW1019City Campus
ANDComplete the following Three (3) Courses:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Fundamentals of Contract Law12LAW2524City Campus
Law of Torts12LAW1020City Campus
Criminal Law12LAW2394City Campus
ANDComplete the following Three (3) Courses:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Jurisprudence12LAW1046City Campus
Advanced Contract Law12LAW2527City Campus
Negotiation and Dispute Resolution12LAW1031City Campus
ANDSelect and Complete One (1) Course from the list of Approved Law Option courses at the end of this program structure.
AND
Year Two of Program
Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Administrative Law12LAW1023City Campus
Australian Property Law12LAW1024City Campus
Australian Company Law12LAW1026City Campus
International Law12LAW1029City Campus
ANDComplete the following Three (3) Courses:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Federal and State Constitutional Law12LAW1027City Campus
Civil Procedure12LAW1030City Campus
Law and Technology12LAW1042City Campus
ANDSelect and Complete One (1) Course from the list of Approved Law Option courses at the end of this program structure.
AND
Year Three of Program
Complete the following Three (3) Courses:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Equity and Trusts12LAW1025City Campus
Evidence12LAW2395City Campus
Innovative Justice12LAW2551City Campus
ANDSelect and Complete One (1) Course from the list of Approved Law Option courses at the end of this program structure. ANDComplete the following One (1) Capstone Course:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Legal Practice Management and Professional Conduct12LAW1037City Campus
ANDSelect and Complete Three (3) Courses from the list of Approved Law Option courses listed at the end of this program structure.
AND
Approved Law Options List:
List of Approved Law Option Courses:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Australian Taxation Law12LAW1028City Campus
Intellectual Property Law12LAW1022City Campus
Wills and Succession12LAW1043City Campus
Insolvency12LAW1045City Campus
Labour Law12LAW1039City Campus
Introduction to Family Law in Australia12LAW2531City Campus
Environment and Planning Law Practice12LAW2529City Campus
Competition and Consumer Law12LAW1033City Campus
Health Law12LAW2549City Campus
JD Study Tour (CIJ): Innovative Justice and Court Innovation12LAW2533City Campus
Legal Research Project12LAW1040City Campus
Acquisitions, Takeovers and Mergers12LAW1050City Campus
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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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