Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) - Faculty of Law - Monash University

Entry requirements
Applicants to the Monash JD must hold a recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent
academic qualification.
Selection is a competitive process made
primarily on academic merit. In addition,
consideration may be given to:
• Personal and professional achievements
• Communication skills
• Commitment, motivation and reasons for
undertaking the course
• Masters degree of at least 1.5 years
equivalent.
As a guide, a minimum GPA of 5.0 is required
to be considered for a full-fee place, domestic
or international. The minimum requirement to be
considered for a CSP place is a GPA of 6.0.
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The actual GPA required depends on the
number and standard of applications received
during that selection period.
English language requirements
All applicants must meet the University’s English
language entrance requirements. The minimum
English language requirements for admission to
postgraduate courses are set out below and
can also be found at: http://policy.monash.
edu.au/policybank/academic/education/
admissions/admissions-courseworkcourses-units-of-study-procedures.html
Postgraduate coursework entry
Applicants must have studied in an institution
where English is the language of instruction and
assessment for the entire institution. Applicants
are required to have satisfactorily completed
one of the following:
• at least the equivalent of the three standard,
full-time semesters of a university course or
Australian TAFE diploma or equivalent within
the past two years, or
• an undergraduate degree within the past five
years, or
• at least the equivalent of one standard, fulltime
year of postgraduate study within the
past five years.
Documentary evidence in the form of a letter
from the institution at which the study was
undertaken is required.
English language proficiency tests
Applicants must have undertaken an English
language proficiency test within 24 months prior
to your study commencement date and have
achieved the following results:
• IELTS: 7.0 with no individual band score
under 7.0
• TOEFL: 600 with no less than 5.0 for TWE; or
computer-based TOEFL of 253 with an essay
rating (ER) of 5; or internet based TOEFL
overall score of 102 with at least 24 in writing
and no section lower than 20.
Note: Only the most recent measure will be considered
if you have completed several measures of English
proficiency over a period of time.
Credit transfer
Domestic students International students
Attendance type On-campus at City: full-time, part-time On-campus at City: full-time
Intakes January, May, August January, May, August
Duration 3 years full-time, 4 years part-time 3 years
Credit points 144 total for course 144 total for course
Fees for 2011 Commonwealth supported place (CSP) International fee per 48 credit points
Fees are subject to Average annual student contribution 48 credit points represents a standard
change annually. $9,080 AUD full-time course load for a year
Note: see information on how average
fee is calculated.
Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard
full-time course load for a year
$30,000 AUD
$33,600 AUD
If students have completed postgraduate law
studies with Monash or another institution,
students may apply for credit transfer when
students initially submit your application. The
maximum credit that can be awarded towards
the Monash JD is eight units. This may consist
of up to eight core units or seven core units and
one elective unit.
Barbara Myers
LLM (Juris Doctor) Current Student
“I was a barrister in London before moving to Australia. Since moving here I have had 3 children and been at home with
them full-time for 10 years. Now I’m fitting studying in with looking after 3 children, and working two days a week as a law
clerk.
My studies have reminded me of how much I love the law which has been enhanced by the quality of the teaching.
There is a great mix of younger and older students at Monash, all coming with different experiences which makes learning
in the class interesting. Once I have completed my JD I aim to go back to the Bar.”
When applying for credit transfer, students are
required to submit an original or certified copy
of their academic results and unit syllabus (unit
synopsis, assessment, number of hours,
textbooks used) for the year the unit was studied.
Course fees
The Monash JD is offered on a full-fee and
CSP basis with Australian citizens, Australian
permanent resident visa holders (residing in
Australia) and New Zealand citizens (residing
in Australia) eligible to apply for a CSP and/
or domestic full-fee place.
Australian citizens and Humanitarian resident
holders (residing in Australia) may apply for a
FEE-HELP loan. For more information on FEE-
HELP and Commonwealth Supported Places
(HECS-Help) visit the Australian Government
website www.goingtouni.gov.au.
In addition to the tuition fees, international
students must have Overseas Student Health
Cover (OSHC).
For information on current fees, refer to:
www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/
course/3387/