Juris Doctor : How to apply - The University of Melbourne

Graduate Coursework

Course code: MC-JURISD

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Duration

3 years full time / 6 years part time

Mode (Location)

On campus (Parkville)

Intake

January
Key dates

Fees

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Entry pathways

Special entry options and Access Melbourne are available
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How to apply

Domestic student Change

You're considered a domestic student if you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or have a permanent humanitarian visa. This applies even if you're studying abroad or have dual Australian citizenship.

Key application dates

Start year 2025 applications close 18 October 2024

Intake	Application Deadline	Outcome will be received by
Summer 2025 (commencing January)	18 October 2024*	30 November 2024

Please note that deferrals are only permitted for very extenuating circumstances. In most cases, if you cannot commence in your offered intake you will need to reapply for a future intake and your application will be assessed again according to the entry standards of that intake.

If you are still studying, the assessment to determine your eligibility for a conditional offer will be based on the results available at the application deadline. We are not able to reassess your application again if a conditional offer was not made.

*If you are currently studying please wait to apply once you have the transcript with results of the subjects completed in the first half of 2024. You will not be disadvantaged by applying later as long as your application is submitted by the application closing date.

There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for this course. To ensure you are considered for a CSP, submit your complete application prior to the application deadline.

How to apply

1. Review entry requirements and eligibility

Check the entry requirements tab of this course page and ensure you meet the admission criteria.
Review the English language requirements.
Consider whether you are eligible for Graduate Access Melbourne.
If you are applying for multiple courses, ensure you have confirmed your preference order.

2. Gather your supporting documentation

As part of your application, you’ll be required to submit:

Transcripts and detailed information related to all previous studies you have undertaken and/or completed, including an explanation of the grading system used and official certified English translation of any document that is not written in English. View further information about supporting documentation.
Evidence of meeting the University's English language requirements.

Please ensure that your results include any exchange studies, if relevant.

3. Submit your application

To get started, begin your application here.

If you are applying via the standard pathway, as a Melbourne Chancellor's Scholar, or the Fee place guarantee pathway, you should apply directly online to the University of Melbourne.

If you are a high school leaver and applying for a Graduate Degree Package, you will apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).

Additional application considerations:

Where a course offers both Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) and Australian full fee (AF) places, you only need to submit an application for one fee type. You will automatically be considered for a CSP if you are eligible.

Ready and eligible to apply?

Begin your application

After you apply

All communications related to your application, including requests for additional information and application outcomes, will be sent to the email address you registered for your application. To avoid delays, please upload requested information as soon as possible.
Track the progress of your application via the Application Portal.
Please note that the Admissions team will only contact you via email if anything else is needed; there's no need to enquire about the timeline in the meantime.
The time it takes to assess applications can vary. If you're applying for the next intake, this will typically be 4 to 8 weeks after we receive all required documents. Future intakes (beyond the next intake) may have different assessment timelines.

Outcomes

Applications are considered on a rolling basis and eligible applicants will receive an offer immediately. Due to the limited places in our course, some applicants may be placed on a waitlist to be assessed in a selection round once all applications have been received. Applicants who are waitlisted will be informed via email.

Additional information

Commencement

The Juris Doctor commences in late January/early February each year with a compulsory orientation program and an intensive two-week summer subject prior to Semester 1.

International students need to be in Melbourne in time to attend an international welcome event a day prior to orientation.

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.

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