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Juris Doctor (JD)

Course Code: B1272

This three-year degree is available to graduates with a recognised degree in any discipline who wish to obtain a qualification in Law. Graduate students must follow a set structure of required units if they wish to complete in the minimum time. Some overloading will be necessary. This will give all students a basic understanding of the legal system and of the nature of the abilities demanded by the professional practice of law.

At the same time, students will be provided with opportunities to practise these abilities in simulated professional settings such as the Law School's Clinical Education Centre at Rockingham. Students will build on this foundation through advanced unit offerings in such areas as corporate and commercial law, environmental law, family law, international law, alternative dispute resolution and human rights law.

Note: Only students admitted to the Law or Juris Doctor degrees (or to a joint degree with Law) are permitted to enrol in Law units. Students not admitted to the Law or Juris Doctor degrees who would like to undertake legal study should refer to the Bachelor of Legal Studies.

Level:	Bachelor
Qualification:	Juris Doctor (JD)
Duration:	3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Availability:	Murdoch campus (internal)
Professional Recognition:	The Juris Doctor degree enables students to satisfy the university education requirements for the practice of law of the governing bodies of the legal profession of Western Australia. In keeping with its character as a professional preparation, a significant proportion of the Juris Doctor degree will be obligatory.

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