Master's
Juris Doctor – UMi
Course Overview
The Juris Doctor is a graduate-entry professional law degree designed to provide comprehensive legal education for students pursuing careers in legal practice and related professions. The curriculum covers core areas of law including constitutional law, criminal law, contracts, property law, torts, administrative law, and civil procedure while strengthening legal research and advocacy skills.
Students gain practical experience through mooting, legal clinics, internships, and case-based learning that reflects contemporary legal practice. The program emphasizes ethical responsibility, critical reasoning, and effective legal communication across diverse professional settings. Graduates are academically prepared to meet professional admission requirements and pursue careers in legal practice, government, corporate law, and public policy.
Entry Requirements
- Academic Records: Recognized Bachelor degree in any discipline with a high competitive tertiary WAM (~70–75%+).
- English Proficiency: IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 7.0 in writing, 6.0 in other sub-scores), TOEFL iBT 94, PTE 65.
- Prerequisites / Knowledge: High analytical reasoning, legal research readiness, and essay composition skills.
- Application Materials: Official academic transcripts from all tertiary studies and degree certificate.
- Waterford Institute of TechnologyPersonal statement essay detailing academic trajectory and commitment to law.
Career Outcomes
- Lawyer
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Legal Consultant
- Corporate Counsel
Scholarship Available
- Yes (Melbourne Graduate Scholarships
- Melbourne Law School Scholarships
- Faculty Scholarships)
