University of Canberra Juris Doctor (JD) Overview

The University of Canberra’s Law School in Australia offer a 3 year Graduate entry Juris Doctor (JD) . The Juris Doctor is an initial qualification in law for graduates of other disciplines that wish to be admitted to legal practice or obtain professional legal qualifications at a post-graduate level. The University of Canberra’s Juris Doctor ( JD) program is well known internationally and leads to a qualification that will be recognized in all Australian jurisdictions. University of Canberra’s Law School in Australia offers small class sizes, state-of-the art teaching facilities, adult learning methods, significant interaction with lecturers and a year-round teaching schedule. Core units of University of Canberra’s Juris Doctor (JD) are delivered outside of business working hours in five week sequential intensive blocks, allowing students to focus on a single subject area at a time.

University of Canberra Law proudly uses research-led educational methods that support students in the adventure of learning law. Canberra Law emphasize practical legal problem-solving in social and economic context and the development of advocacy abilities and legal skills while understanding their connections to the theory and history of law. University of Canberra’s Law school in Australia strive to graduate professionals with respect for social and ethical responsibilities.

Governance in public and private spheres is the common element in the three main areas of strength of the University of Canberra Law School

• Corporate and Commercial Law
• Revenue Law, including the Customs and Excise Law specialization led by our Centre for Customs & Excise Studies [CCES]
• Justice, embracing the Administration of Justice, Access to Justice, Justice Environments and Law & Society studies.

What Attracts Canadians to the University of Canberra Law School in Australia

• Graduates of University of Canberra’s Juris doctor (JD) will have a broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of the discipline of law, suitable for entering the legal profession or undertaking other careers involving legal work. Canberra’s Juris Doctor (JD) course will provide students with a program of study and learning to satisfy the academic requirements for admission to legal practice.

• University of Canberra’s Law students will also undertake an in depth study of selected areas of law, including the Priestly 11 units, and in chosen law electives, with an emphasis on commercial law and/or justice studies.

Professional Recognition in Canada

The University of Canberra’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program is recognized by the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory and the State of New South Wales in Australia. Through mutual recognition, University of Canberra’s Law degree may serve as the basis for admission in all Australian jurisdictions. Through a program offered in conjunction with the College of Law, students may (in their final year of the Bachelor of Laws at University of Canberra) begin their Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice course that qualifies for them for admission. Arrangements exist for students to articulate into programs leading to admission in the UK and the United States.

Graduates of University of Canberra’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) are eligible to apply for licensing in Canada, however, it is critical students understand the requirements needed to complete this process before licensing will be granted.

KOM Consultants understands the process and requirements needed to enter the legal profession in Canada. Contact KOM Consultants for more information

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University of Canberra latest news

University Of Canberra Rises To World’s Top 40 Young Universities

The has continued to rise to sit at number 34 in the 2019 Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings.

The rankings list the world’s best universities aged 50 years or under, and the latest results cement the ’s place among the world’s top 40 young universities.

Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Deep Saini, said the ranking was welcome news.

“We are delighted with the latest results from the THE Young University rankings. …

Students Begin Classes Placements At University Of Canberra Hospital

The new Hospital (UCH) has welcomed its first students undertaking placements through the dedicated Clinical Education and Research Centre (CERC).

The CERC, a collaboration between ACT Health and the , is an innovative teaching facility that allows for valuable practical training and greater teaching and research opportunities between the two organisations.

Students studying a variety of health-related degrees at the began classes and placements at the new hospital earlier this month. …

University Of Canberra Soars In Young Universities Ranking

The has cemented its place among the world’s top 100 young universities according to new rankings.

The University has soared to number 58 in the prestigious 2018 Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings.

The ranking, which lists the best universities under 50 years of age, saw the climb 33 places after being named at number 91 last year.

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Deep Saini said the ranking was terrific news. …

University Of Canberra Researcher Named Recipient Of Humanities Award

The ’s Dr Ana Tanasoca is the joint recipient of the 2018 Max Crawford Medal, Australia’s most prestigious award for early-career researchers in the humanities.

Dr Tanasoca, a postdoctoral research fellow at the University’s Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance, has been recognised for her work around the ethical and political problems that accompany dual citizenship and questions of multiple citizenship.

Dr Tanasoca’s research is captured in a new book,  …

University Of Canberra Hospital A Step Closer To Operation

The community in Canberra and surrounding region is a step closer to accessing ’s newest purpose-built public hospital with construction of the facility on the University’s Bruce campus now complete.

The hospital, which will open its doors in July, will provide great opportunities of learning and research for the University’s students and staff.

To mark the completion of the construction phase, Minister for Health and Wellbeing Meegan Fitzharris and other stakeholders toured the facility which will officially be known as Hospital: Specialist Centre for Rehabilitation, …