Monash University Law School

Program Overview - Juris Doctor

University and Faculty:	Monash University Faculty of Law
Program:	Master of Laws (Juris Doctor)
University Location:	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
City Population:	4 million
Student Population:	54,000
Campus Location:	Monash University Law Chambers, Melbourne, Victoria
Program Duration:	Three years (accelerated option: a minimum of 2.5 years)
Semester Intake:	January, May and August of each year
Next Intakes:	May 2012 and August 2012
Est. Annual Tuition:	$35,400 AUD (2012)

The Monash University Law School has been welcoming international students into its Juris Doctor (J.D.) program since 2008.

Monash University's Faculty of Law is one of the largest and most prestigious law schools in Australia, providing legal education and training to more than 2,700 undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The Monash J.D. is a graduate law degree designed to teach the knowledge and skills required to practice law. This innovative degree recognizes the needs of graduates who wish to study law, providing the transferable skills and knowledge only a law degree from one of Australia's leading universities can provide.

The Monash J.D. comprises 24 units, taught in a small, seminar-style format that facilitates interactive learning and lively class debate. The program is taught in trimesters at the Monash University Law Chambers (city campus), in the heart of Melbourne's Central Business District and legal precinct.

Each trimester in the program runs for approximately 12 teaching weeks. Standard progression takes three to four years for local Australian students, who want to engage in paid work while studying; however, an intensive program can be completed in just two and a half years by full-time students, including international students.

Unique Features of the Program

The Faculty of Law has one of the largest law libraries in Australia. It also has a moot court designed as a real courtroom for practicing trial work.

Monash Law offers high-quality teaching by leading academics and practitioners, who are experts in the teaching of law and legal practice. Additionally, the J.D. program offers an interactive learning environment, small class sizes and innovative teaching.

The J.D. program is unique as it allows students to undertake up to six elective units from the extensive Monash Law Master's program once the compulsory units have been completed. This allows students to tailor their degree and choose units that complement their interests and professional aspirations while ensuring graduates are well-rounded professionals with the core skills required to follow a wide range of legal and professional career paths.

Professional Certification/Accreditation Information

The law courses at Monash are accredited for the purpose of admission to practice as a barrister or solicitor in the State of Victoria. The courses are also accepted for admission in many other Australian and international jurisdictions, including Singapore and Malaysia.

If you complete a Monash law degree, you are eligible to apply to practice law in Canada. It is imperative that you understand the requirements and procedures associated with entering the legal profession in Canada. Contact OzTREKK for resource information regarding accreditation.

Scholarships

Every student who applies (and accepts) via OzTREKK and commences his/her studies at an OzTREKK Australian university will receive a $500 scholarship from OzTREKK.
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Admissions Criteria/Entry Requirements for Canadians

Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline.

Applicants with a minimum, cumulative average of 75 percent and above in their university studies, as well as work/life experience, will be considered for admission. Please note that each applicant's average is calculated over all years of university study. Monash University does not require the LSAT for entry.

Work experience is not required for admission.

Interviews may be conducted if a candidate meets the academic requirements. If an interview is required, it will be held via teleconferencing by the J.D. assessment team.

Students who have not yet completed an undergraduate degree may apply, as long as they will have graduated prior to commencing the Monash J.D. program.

When your application is complete, OzTREKK will immediately submit it electronically to Monash University's International Admissions Office. OzTREKK will also notify you that your application has been submitted.

Please note that there is $100 AUD application fee for the Monash University application, and this fee is paid directly to the university on the application form.

Total Number of Places in the Program: no set quota

International Student Application Deadlines:
March 9, 2012 for the May 2012 intake

OzTREKK Admissions Officer: Nicole Buchanan