Juris Doctor

The Juris Doctor is a graduate entry law degree for people who already hold a bachelor degree in another field, usually taking three years full time, though some versions take between two and three and a half years.

Compare 15 providers

How long it takes: 2 to 3.5 years; full time
Level: Masters degree (extended); University
Leads on to: Corporate Lawyer; $107,600 median pay, In demand
Taught by: 15 providers; 5 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Juris Doctor asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

The study that can follow this course.

Jobs you can do with it

Barrister
Barristers are independent advocates who appear in court and give specialist opinions on how a matter is likely to be decided.
A step towards this job. What else you need
Median pay$181,700
Corporate Lawyer
Corporate lawyers advise companies on the legal side of their deals, contracts and regulatory obligations.
A step towards this job. What else you need
Median pay$107,600
In demand
Solicitor
Solicitors advise clients on their legal rights and obligations, then do the drafting, negotiation and filings that turn that advice into action.
A step towards this job. What else you need
Median pay$107,600
In demand

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.

Where you can study this course

There are 15 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

Monash University
Monash Law Chambers, VIC
4.3from 1,955 Google reviews
Website for Monash University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Feedback from teaching staff can be limited
Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University - Parramatta, NSW
4.2from 1,872 Google reviews
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What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
- Good academic experience and learning
What to weigh up
- Admin can be slow to respond
Macquarie University
Macquarie University Wallumattagal Campus at North Ryde, NSW
4.4from 1,202 Google reviews
Website for Macquarie University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers care and help students understand
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Student support can be hard to reach
Griffith University
Brisbane City, Brisbane South (Nathan), Gold Coast, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
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What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
La Trobe University
City Campus (Collins Street), VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
Website for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD
4.4from 303 Google reviews
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What students like
- Staff are friendly, caring and helpful
- Small class sizes give personalised attention
What to weigh up
- Fees are on the higher side
- Admissions can be slow to sort out
James Cook University
James Cook University - Cairns, James Cook University - Townsville, QLD
4.3from 591 Google reviews
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What students like
- Staff are friendly and helpful
- Support services and learning resources are useful
The University of Sydney
The University of Sydney, NSW
4.5from 2,084 Google reviews
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