Juris Doctor
University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia
About this programme
Discover course plans, entry requirements & how to apply to the Juris Doctor (JD), which leads to admission to the legal profession.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Law
- Duration
- 3 years
- English
- IELTS 7.5
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- February, Summer, Winter
Entry requirements
You can apply if you already have an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than law, will complete an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than law in the year you apply, or if you have a law degree from an overseas jurisdiction.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- Application fee
- AUD 2,500
- Proof of funds
- AUD 29,710/yr (12-month living cost)
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (24)
- Melbourne Humanitarian Access ScholarshipFully funded · Applications close 30 Nov 2026
- Alex Chernov ScholarshipFully funded
- Australia Awards ScholarshipFully funded
- Australia Awards ScholarshipsFully funded · Annual: varies by country (typically February-April)
- Australian Research Training Program (RTP)Fully funded · Deadline October each year (varies by university)
- De Wijn JD Student ScholarshipPartial funding
- Destination Australia ScholarshipsPartial funding · Varies by institution
- Janet Clarke Hall Elite Athlete ScholarshipPartial funding