When you study law at Deakin you’ll be joining the ranks of our high-performing students to attend one of Victoria’s top law schools. Leading, practising lawyers help shape our courses, so everything you learn is relevant to the industry and prepares you for your career. You’ll get the robust training and recognised qualifications you need to launch your career as a first-class legal practitioner, as well as the real-world experience that employers look for in a competitive employment market.
A postgraduate qualification can be undertaken by students who have already completed an undergraduate degree or possess significant, demonstrable work experience. Postgraduate courses include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters and PhDs, as well as specialist programs for industry professionals.
Ready for a rewarding legal career? The Juris Doctor can offer you unparalleled opportunities, from working within a small rural general-law practice to roles within large multinational organisations. Career opportunities may include:
The JD Program has a practical focus. We help students develop skills, including advocacy, reasoning, critical thinking, informed advice, analysis and communication; all useful in their future employment and career.
Professor Jenni Lightowlers
Dean of Law, Deakin Law School
Deakin's Juris Doctor is designed to satisfy the academic requirements to be admitted to practise as an Australian lawyer. In Victoria these have been set by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB). In addition to satisfying the academic qualifications, a person seeking admission to the legal profession in Victoria is required to have satisfactorily completed certain practical legal training requirements.
Our team of student advisers can walk you through the next steps to studying a Juris Doctor at Deakin. Either talk with us now via live chat or book in a one-on-one phone conversation at a time that suits you.
Deakin Law School is highly regarded and ranked as one of Victoria's top law schools by the prestigious ShanghaiRanking's Global Rankings**. Learn with others who share your passion for the legal profession, and benefit from the school's industry connections and teaching expertise.
The Deakin JD is delivered as a premium online course. You'll learn with the same top teachers as on-campus students through a flexible, immersive experience that allows you to study when and wherever you want.
We’ll help you develop analytical research skills so you can advance your law-related ideas and theories with a higher degree by research. Ready to make a difference?
**ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021
Choose an area that you're interested in and learn how Deakin's extensive range of study options and experiences can help turn your dreams into reality.
