La Trobe University’s 3 year Juris Doctor program aims to give graduates from another discipline a professional qualification in law.
Juris Doctor
3 years
February 2024
Applicants are advised to apply 9 months in advance
Law
Postgraduate
Law
Australia
Harness the power of justice. Our society needs expert legal professionals who are passionate about creating a fairer world. This is your time to step up – and with La Trobe’s Juris Doctor, you’ll gain a truly global perspective on law. Learn from our expert academics when you enter our progressive and highly respected law school.
This course is designed for students with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline – so it’s perfect for anyone looking to start a career in law with a qualification that opens doors in the industry.
Get a strong foundation in the core elements of law and explore the key principles of legal practice in Australia. Access valuable career opportunities, such as work placements and networking events. Pursue your interests and develop specialist knowledge through our wide range of law electives, including subjects exploring commercial, environmental, health, human rights, and international law.
You won’t just benefit from our state-of-the-art facilities and highly personalized study experience. With our 25-year history of educating legal practitioners, you’ll graduate as a member of our extensive alumni network – so your professional network could include barristers, solicitors, magistrates, judges and in-house legal counsel for major global organizations.
Our Juris Doctor provides the academic requirements you need to apply for admission to practice law in Victoria. The course also gives you the necessary foundations to practice law internationally.
Applicants require a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with a minimum GPA of 72%.
La Trobe University’s Juris Doctor includes all the subjects required by the Victorian Council of Legal Education to qualify for admission to legal practice in the Australian Sate of Victoria.
Graduates of La Trobe University’s Juris Doctor 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 understand the process and requirements needed to enter the legal profession in Canada. All students applying directly through KOM Consultants will be supported with the latest information on the accreditation process.
St. Lawrence College Program | ATU Sligo Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Civil Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Construction Project Management | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | |
Biotechnology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Medical Biotechnology | 1 Year (F/T) | MSc in Bioprocessing Science 1 Year F/T |
Environmental Lab Technician (Advanced Diploma) | BSc in Environmental Protection | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc in (Hon) Science (Add-On) 1 Year (F/T) |
BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science | 2 Years (F/T) | ||
Early Childhood Education (Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Early Childhood Care & Education | 2 Years (F/T) | MA in Leadership in Early Childhood Care & Education 2 Years (P/T) |
Visual & Creative Arts – Fine Arts (Diploma) | BA in Fine Art | 1 Year (F/T) | BA (Hon) in Fine Art 1 Year (F/T) |
Computer Networking & Technical Support (Diploma) | BSc in Systems & Networking | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc (Hon) in Systems & Networking 1 Year (F/T) |
Computer Game Development (Diploma) | BSc in Games Development | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc (Hon) in Software Development 1 Year (F/T) |
Office Administration (General) | Bachelor of Business Administration | 1 Year (F/T) | Bachelor of Business (Hon) 1 Year (F/T) or 2 Years (On-Line) |
Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technician | BEng in Mechatronics (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | BEng (Hon) in Mechatronics (Add-On) 1 Year (F/T) or 2 Years (On-Line) |
BEng in Precision Engineering & Design (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | BEng (Hon) in Precision Engineering & Design (Add-On) 1 Year (F/T) | |
Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technology | BEng (Hon) in Mechatronics (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | |
BEng (Hon) in Precision Engineering & Design (Add-On) | 2 Years (F/T) | ||
General Arts & Science (D) | BA (Hon) – Sociology & Politics | 2 Years (F/T) | MA in Social Care & Social Justice 2 Years (P/T) |
BA (Hon) – English & Psychology | MA in Leadership & Advocacy in Early Years 2 Years (P/T) | ||
Musical Theatre Performance | BA (Hon) in Performing Arts (Acting) | 1 Year (F/T) | MA through Creative Practice. |
St. Clair College Program | ATU Sligo Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Musical Theatre Performance (Advanced Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Performing Arts (Acting) | 1 Year (F/T) | MA through Creative Practice |
Biomedical Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BEng in Mechatronics | 1 Year (F/T) | BEng (Hon) in Mechatronics (Add-On) |
BSc in Biomedical Science | BSc (Hon) in Medical Biotechnology (Add-On) | ||
BSc (Hon) in Medical Biotechnology | 2 Years (F/T) | MSc in Bioprocessing Science | |
Chemical Lab Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development | 1 Year (F/T) | |
Interior Design (Advanced Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Interior Architecture & Design | 1 Year (F/T) | MA through Creative Practice |
Business Administration – Marketing (Advanced Diploma) | Bachelor of Business (Hon) (Marketing) | 1 Year (F/T) | MSc in Marketing |
Northern College Program | ATU Sligo Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Environmental Technician – Water & Wastewater Systems (Diploma) | BSc in Environmental Protection | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line). |
Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technician (Diploma) | BEng in Mechatronics | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | BEng (Hon) in Mechatronics 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line). |
Humber College Program | ATU Sligo Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Biotechnology Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Biomedical Science | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc (Hon) in Medical Biotechnology 1 Year (F/T) |
BSc (Hon) in Medical Biotechnology | 2 Years (F/T) | MSc in Bioprocessing Science 1 Year (F/T). |
Georgian College Program | ATU Sligo Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Architectural Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Construction Project Management | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | MSc in Project Management. 3 Years (On-Line). |
Civil Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma) | |||
Environmental Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Environmental Protection | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line). |
Environmental Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | MSc in Environmental Health & Safety Management. 2 Years (P/T). |
Early Childhood Education (Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Early Childhood Care & Education | 2 Years (F/T) | MA in Leadership in Early Childhood Care & Education 2 Years (P/T). |
Computer Systems Network Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Systems & Networking | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc (Hon) in Systems & Networking 1 Year (F/T). |
General Arts & Science (Diploma) | BA (Hon) – Sociology & Politics | 2 Years (F/T) | MA in Social Care & Social Justice 2 Years (P/T) |
BA (Hon) – English & Psychology | MA in Leadership & Advocacy in Early Years 2 Years (P/T) |
Fleming College Program | ATU Sligo Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Carpentry Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Construction Project Management | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | BSc (Hon) in Construction Project Management 1 Year (F/T) or 2 Years (On-Line). |
BSc in Sustainable Wood & Building Technology | 1 Year (F/T) | ||
Environmental Lab Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | MSc in Environmental Health & Safety Management. 2 Years (P/T). |
Environmental Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Environmental Protection | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line). |
Ecocsystem Management Technician (Diploma) | |||
Early Childhood Education (Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Early Childhood Care & Education | 2 Years (F/T) | MA in Leadership in Early Childhood Care & Education 2 Years (P/T) |
Social Service Worker (Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Social Care Practice | 2 Years (F/T) | MA in Social Care & Social Justice 2 Years (P/T) |
Computer Engineering Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Computer Networks & Cloud Infrastructure | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc (Hon) in Systems & Networking 1 Year (F/T) |
Computer Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Computer Networks & Cloud Infrastructure | 1 Year (F/T) | |
Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technician (Diploma) | BEng in Mechatronics | 1 Year (F/T) | BEng (Hon) in Mechatronics 1 Year (F/T). |
Recreation & Leisure Services (Diploma) | BB in Recreation & Leisure | 1 Year (F/T) | Bachelor of Business (Hon) 1 Year (F/T) or 2 Years (On-Line) |
Fanshawe College Program | ATU Sligo Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Architectural Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Construction Project Management | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | MSc in Project Management. 3 Years (On-Line) |
Civil Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma) | |||
Construction Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma) | |||
Recreation & Leisure Services (Diploma) | BB in Applied Sport with Business | 1 Year (F/T) | Bachelor of Business (Hon) with Sport 1 Year (F/T) or 2 Years (On-Line) |
Science Lab Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development | 1 Year (F/T) | |
Environmental Lab Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | MSc in Environmental Health & Safety Management 2 Years (P/T). |
Early Childhood Education (Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Early Childhood Care & Education | 2 Years (F/T) | MA in Leadership in Early Childhood Care & Education 2 Years (P/T). |
Theatre Arts – Technical Production (Diploma) | BA in Performing Arts (Theatre Design) | 1 Year (F/T) | MA in Creative Practice |
BA (Hon) in Performing Arts (Theatre Design) | 2 Years (F/T) | ||
Theatre Arts – Performance (Diploma) | BA in Performing Arts (Acting) | 1 Year (F/T) | MA in Creative Practice |
BA (Hon) in Performing Arts (Acting) | 2 Years (F/T) | ||
General Arts & Science (Diploma) | BA (Hon) – Sociology & Politics | 2 Years (F/T) | MA in Social Care & Social Justice 2 Years (P/T) |
BA (Hon) – English & Psychology | MA in Leadership & Advocacy in Early Years 2 Years (P/T). |
Durham College Program | ATU Sligo Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Biotechnology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Medical Biotechnology | 1 Year (F/T) | MSc in Bioprocessing Science 1 Year F/T. |
Environmental Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | MSc in Environmental Health & Safety Management 2 Years (P/T). |
Water Quality Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Environmental Protection (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science (Add-On) 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) |
Chemical Lab Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc (Hon) in Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development (Add-On) 1 Year (F/T). |
Pharmaceutcial Science & Food Science Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) | No |
BSc (Hon) in Human Nutrition (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) | No | |
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology | BEng (Hon) in Mechatronics (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | No |
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology | BEng (Hon) in Precision Engineering & Design (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) | No |
Cambrian College Program | ATU Sligo Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Early Childhood Education (Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Early Childhood Care & Education | 2 Years (F/T) | MA in Leadership in Early Childhood Care & Education 2 Years (P/T) |
Civil Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Construction Project Management | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | |
Computer Programming – Internet of Things (Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Computing in Smart Technologies | 2 Years (F/T) | MSc in Data Science |
Computer Programming – Internet of Things (Diploma) | BSc in Computer Networks & Cloud Infrastructure | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc (Hon) in Computer Networks & Cloud Infrastructure |
Design & Visual Arts – Fine Arts (Diploma) | BA in Fine Art | 1 Year (F/T) | BA (Hon) in Fine Art 1 Year (F/T) |
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BEng (Hon) in Mechatronics (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) | |
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician (Diploma) | BEng in Mechatronics | 1 Year (F/T) | BEng (Hon) in Mechatronics (Add-On) |
Environmental Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Environmental Protection | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc in (Hon) Science (Add-On) 1 Year (F/T) |
Environmental Technician (Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science | 2 Years (F/T) | |
Computer Network Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Computer Networks & Cloud Infrastructure | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc (Hon) in Computer Networks & Cloud Infrastructure 1 Year (F/T) |
Computer Systems Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Computer Networks & Cloud Infrastructure | 1 Year (F/T) | MSc in Data Science |
Business (Diploma) | Bachelor of Business | 1 Year (F/T) | Bachelor of Business (Hon) (Add-On) |
Business (Diploma) | Bachelor of Business (Hon) | 2 Years (F/T) | MSc in Marketing |
Business Administration (Advanced Diploma) | Bachelor of Business (Hon) (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) | MSc in Marketing |
Canadore College Program | ATU Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Biotechnology Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Medical Biotechnology | 1 Year (F/T) | MSc in Bioprocessing Science 1 Year F/T. |
Biotechnology Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Biomedical Science | 1 Year (F/T) | BSc (Hon) in Medical Biotechnology 1 Year (F/T). |
Environmental Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Environmental Protection | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science (Add-On) 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line). |
Acting for Stage & Screen (Advanced Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Performing Arts | 1 Year F/T | MA by Creative Practice. |
Civil Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Construction Project Management | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | MSc in Project Management. 3 Years (On-Line) |
BEng (Hon) in Civil Engineering (Add-On) | 2 Years F/T | ||
Environmental Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science | 1 Year F/T | |
Business (Diploma) | Bachelor of Business | 1 Year F/T | Bachelor of Business (Hon). |
ECE (Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Early Childhood Care & Education | 2 Years F/T | MA in Leadership & Advocacy in the Early Years. |
Office Administration (Diploma) | Bachelor of Business Administration | 1 Year F/T | Bachelor of Business (Hon). |
Computer Systems Networking Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Computer Networks & Cloud Infrastructure | 1 Year F/T | MSc in Data Science |
Computer Programmer Analyst (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Computer Networks & Cloud Infrastructure | 1 Year F/T | MSc in Data Science |
BSc (Hon) in Computing in Smart Technologies | |||
Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technology | BEng (Hon) in Mechatronics (Add-On) | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | |
BEng (Hon) in Precision Engineering & Design (Add-On) | 2 Years (F/T) |
Algonquin College Program | ATU Program | Duration | Further Study Progression |
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Architectural Technology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Construction Project Management | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | MSc in Project Management. 3 Years (On-Line). |
Civil Engineering Technology (Advanced Diploma) | |||
Biotechnology (Advanced Diploma) | BSc (Hon) in Medical Biotechnology | 1 Year (F/T) | MSc in Bioprocessing Science 1 Year F/T. |
Environmental Technician (Diploma) | BSc in Environmental Protection | 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line) | BSc (Hon) in Environmental Science (Add-On) 1 Year (F/T) OR 2 Years (On-Line). |
Early Childhood Education (Diploma) | BA (Hon) in Early Childhood Care & Education | 2 Years (F/T) | MA in Leadership in Early Childhood Care & Education 2 Years (P/T). |