Juris Doctor

Where will your degree take you?

The Juris Doctor (followed by the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice) is the postgraduate pathway to a legal career in the public or private sectors as a solicitor, barrister, government lawyer and in-house counsel. 

The firm foundational understanding of the law developed throughout the Juris Doctor degree is an invaluable way to enhance almost any career. 

Below are some of the possible career opportunities available to a graduate of a Juris Doctor.

Solicitor

Upon being admitted to the legal profession, you can work as a solicitor in a law firm, government organisation or community legal centre. You can choose to specialise in a particular area of practice or be a generalist.

Barrister

Upon being admitted to the legal profession and completing the bar practice course, you can work as a barrister.  A barrister is an independent advocate and advisor and is often highly skilled in a particular area of law.

In-house counsel

Upon being admitted to the legal profession, you can work as an in-house counsel, where you will use your legal skills for the benefit of a particular organisation. You will often be practising in a range of areas of law particular to the needs of the organisation.

Non-legal profession

Graduating with a law degree doesn’t necessarily require you to be admitted as a legal practitioner – the program builds a wide array of legal skills that can be used cross-disciplinarily, including critical thinking, analysis, problem solving, conflict resolution and advocacy. You’ll be equipped to work in non-legal roles like management consulting, politics, investment banking and more.

Admission to legal practice

Admission to legal practice

If you want to be admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia, you are required to complete a practical legal training program (such as the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) or a traineeship) following the completion of your Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree.

The accrediting body in Queensland is the Legal Practitioners' Admission Board (LPAB).  Further information on becoming a legal practitioner in QLD, including the LPAB's English Proficiency Guidelines, is available from the Queensland Law Society here.

If you want to be admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia, you are required to complete a practical legal training program (such as the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) or a traineeship) following the completion of your Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree.

The accrediting body in Queensland is the Legal Practitioners' Admission Board (LPAB).  Further information on becoming a legal practitioner in QLD, including the LPAB's English Proficiency Guidelines, is available from the Queensland Law Society here.

The Juris Doctor degree may also be used to apply for admission in other jurisdictions.  Please confirm admission requirements in the particular jurisdiction in which you wish to practise. Canadian students studying law at Bond University and who wish to practise in their home country, will need to review the NCA website for accreditation information.

Graduate outcomes 

Bond Law graduates are employed in top-tier firms throughout Australia and overseas, including Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the UK and the USA.   

Program learning outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge, skills and abilities that will be achieved on completion of the program. These outcomes will help you determine whether this program aligns with your professional pathway, career and learning goals.

Further postgraduate law study options

Bond Juris Doctor graduates may be eligible for subject credits towards Bond’s Master of Laws program. Depending on the program you are enrolled into, you may be able to receive credit. Take your skillset to the next level with these additional study options.  

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