Program overview
A postgraduate alternative to the Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Bond’s globally recognised Juris Doctor program is specifically designed for aspiring lawyers who have previously completed an undergraduate bachelor’s degree. The program covers broadly the same areas of knowledge as the LLB but can be completed in six semesters rather than eight. With Bond’s accelerated three-semesters-per-year timetable the program can be completed in only two calendar years.
The Juris Doctor program satisfies the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner. Bond University’s Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) satisfies the practical training requirements for admission, which means your entire journey towards becoming a lawyer can be completed at Bond.
Bond’s Juris Doctor program presents the law in its global context and enables graduates to practise in multiple jurisdictions, subject to the specific admission requirements of the relevant jurisdiction.
What sets Bond’s Juris Doctor program apart is not only the small classes and personal attention for which Bond is renowned, but also the practical legal skills – legal writing and reasoning, oral communication, advocacy, dispute resolution, negotiation, research, legal ethics, and professionalism – embedded throughout the program. Combined with the many opportunities for practical experience through clinics, internships and mooting, the Bond Juris Doctor will ensure you are ready to practice as a global lawyer wherever you choose to take your degree.
Program code: LA-43055
CRICOS code: 093923J
Program overview
The Juris Doctor is a postgraduate degree for students who have previously completed an undergraduate bachelor's degree in any discipline and are seeking to practise law. In conjunction with the Graduate Diploma in legal Practice, the Juris Doctor is an approved degree for admission to legal practice. The Juris Doctor can be completed within two years at Bond University. Students will complete 24 subjects which will include the foundational law subjects in addition to postgraduate law electives which can be selected to meet your interest areas. There are also opportunities to gain a specialisation as part of the Juris Doctor.
For international students, the Juris Doctor degree offers a global perspective and provides graduates the opportunity to practise in overseas jurisdictions, subject to the specific admission requirements of the relevant jurisdiction. Bond offers a six-subject credit towards the Juris Doctor degree to students who have completed a law degree from a non-common law country.
Bond Law has strong links with Canada and has been training Canadian lawyers for more than 25 years. With more than 150 Canadian students studying law at Bond at any given time, our rapidly expanding network of Canadian Bond alumni practise as partners and senior practitioners in Canada and across the world. Future Bond students from Canada can access further information here on studying at Bond University.
Program code: LA-43055
CRICOS code: 093923J
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About this program
The Juris Doctor prepares students for a career as a legal professional, both within Australia and overseas. It is an alternative to the Bachelor of Laws for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline. The Juris Doctor provides students with a thorough grounding in essential areas of substantive law and access to a wide choice of law elective subjects, including the option of completing a specialisation. An integrated skills and professionalism program is embedded in the degree and focuses on core legal skills essential to the practice of law. The Juris Doctor provides an engaging learning experience that challenges students academically and prepares them practically for a legal career.
Program features
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are the essential abilities, knowledge and skills required to successfully complete the program. Learn more about the inherent requirements and make an informed decision about your capacity to undertake the program.