Contents Make law your career 3 International study opportunities 4 Course overview 5 Course structure 6 Elective units 7 Entry requirements 8 Course intakes 9 Study skills and career support 11
Make law your career <strong>Monash</strong> <strong>Law</strong> School is one <strong>of</strong> the largest and most prestigious law schools in Australia and students from around the world choose to study law here, exchanging knowledge and ideas and contributing to the cultural wealth <strong>of</strong> the faculty community. <strong>Monash</strong> <strong>University</strong> is a member <strong>of</strong> Australia’s Group <strong>of</strong> Eight universities recognised for excellence in research, training and scholarship, with many <strong>of</strong> our graduates becoming leaders in business, government and <strong>of</strong> course the legal pr<strong>of</strong>ession. <strong>Monash</strong> prides itself on producing successful graduates. Within the legal fraternity alone, <strong>Monash</strong> graduates hold some <strong>of</strong> the most senior judicial positions in Victoria, including the Chief Justice <strong>of</strong> the Supreme Court, Chief Magistrate, Chief Judge <strong>of</strong> the County Court, Chief Justice <strong>of</strong> the Family Court as well as the President <strong>of</strong> the Children’s Court <strong>of</strong> Victoria. In Australia and around the world, other <strong>Monash</strong> notable alumni hold senior positions in government, the media, entertainment industries and governing bodies including the United Nations and World Bank. The <strong>Monash</strong> JD The <strong>Monash</strong> JD is designed for non-law graduates wanting to obtain a graduate degree in law that meets the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner. The <strong>Monash</strong> JD <strong>of</strong>fers students the opportunity to pursue a career change or follow a long-held ambition to practise law. The course brings together passionate and dedicated individuals with diverse interests and outcomes, enhancing the learning experience for all students. Information sessions Information sessions are held throughout the year for people considering the <strong>Monash</strong> JD. These sessions are a valuable way to learn more about the <strong>Monash</strong> JD, listen to student experiences, ask specific questions and meet our staff. If you would like to attend any <strong>of</strong> our regular information sessions, please register online at www.law.monash.edu.au/jd In addition to the high regard with which <strong>Monash</strong> <strong>Law</strong> School graduates are held within the legal community, the <strong>Monash</strong> JD <strong>of</strong>fers: Location Classes are primarily located at the city-based <strong>Monash</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>Law</strong> Chambers in the heart <strong>of</strong> Melbourne’s legal precinct. Interactive learning environment Small class sizes and innovative teaching brings together enthusiastic and committed individuals with diverse pr<strong>of</strong>essional experiences in a stimulating and challenging environment. Flexibility and convenience The flexible nature <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Monash</strong> JD allows students to work while they study and to tailor their workload to suit pr<strong>of</strong>essional and personal commitments. Units are <strong>of</strong>ten scheduled in pairs, so students can make efficient use <strong>of</strong> their study time. Highest quality teaching The <strong>Monash</strong> JD is taught by leading academics who are experts in the teaching and practice <strong>of</strong> law. Experienced local practitioners and internationally recognised academic visitors also teach into this program to enrich the educational experience. Wide range <strong>of</strong> electives to choose from The <strong>Monash</strong> JD enables students to undertake eight elective units from <strong>Monash</strong> <strong>Law</strong> School’s highly respected and diverse masters program. Students gain experience and knowledge by sharing a classroom with legal pr<strong>of</strong>essionals undertaking postgraduate study. Elective units focus on issues as diverse as human rights, commercial law, intellectual property, international and comparative law and workplace and employment law. Alice Armit LLM (<strong>Juris</strong> <strong>Doctor</strong>) Current Student “After working as a Chartered Accountant for 3 years, I realised that I wanted to give myself wider career opportunities and options to work outside the accounting field. A law degree was the obvious choice due to the extensive range <strong>of</strong> specialist areas available as well as the option to remain working within the commerce industry. <strong>Monash</strong> <strong>Law</strong> School was my first choice for a JD because <strong>of</strong> the ability to work whilst studying and also because <strong>of</strong> the excellent reputation that <strong>Monash</strong> <strong>Law</strong> School has. I found the lecturers’ enthusiasm and knowledge <strong>of</strong> the areas they teach unbeatable and having trimesters means students can get through a lot more material in a shorter amount <strong>of</strong> time. Being a postgraduate student at <strong>Monash</strong> has been a great experience – the smaller class sizes allow for lectures to be more ‘hands-on’ and make it easier to learn through a conversation-like teaching environment that allows for open question time and a more personalised experience”. 3
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