Master's Degree Law (JD) Full Time

Juris Doctor

at Griffith University · Brisbane, Queensland

CRICOS course code

099124C

CRICOS provider code

00233E

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

3 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$145,500 total

Per year

A$48,500/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Juris Doctor (JD) at Griffith University is a graduate-entry law degree designed for those who hold a bachelor’s degree in another field and want to pursue a career in law. Over three years, students work through a series of core and elective units of study, accumulating credit points as they progress. Subjects address Australian legal principles including contract law, constitutional law, property law, criminal law, evidence and ethics, alongside options to focus on areas like environmental law or family law.

Coursework is structured over regular semesters and normally culminates with a capstone project or dissertation that draws on previous learning and research skills. Practical legal skills are a focus, and professional placements or clinics may be available, providing direct experience in legal settings—popular with those hoping to work in Australian law firms or community legal centres.

As with all Griffith law qualifications, students gain skills in legal analysis, advocacy, negotiation, research, and problem-solving in both Australian and international contexts. Meeting the strict English language proficiency standard (minimum IELTS Academic 7.0 or equivalent) is a core requirement, reflecting the demands of Australian legal practice.

The JD is well suited to those aiming to practise law in Australia or engage in related industries requiring in-depth legal knowledge. International students may have post-study options under the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), and students are permitted to work up to 48 hours per fortnight during their studies. For entry to legal practice in Australia, further training (such as practical legal training) and registration with a relevant state or territory admissions authority are required. Always check current details on Griffith's official course page.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Solicitor or barrister in Australia (with additional legal training and admission)
In-house legal counsel in corporate or government settings
Legal researcher or policy adviser
Roles in regulatory bodies and community legal centres
Positions in compliance, contract management, or legal technology in the finance, mining, public, and not-for-profit sectors

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Juris Doctor at Griffith University?

It typically takes 3 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$145,500 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Solicitor or barrister in Australia (with additional legal training and admission)In-house legal counsel in corporate or government settingsLegal researcher or policy adviserRoles in regulatory bodies and community legal centresPositions in compliance, contract management, or leg...

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