Master of Juris Doctor
The Australian National University
- Canberra, Australia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A fully online Juris Doctor leading to admission to the legal profession for graduates of other disciplines.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in in Online. Apply relevant theories
- Methods
- And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to in Online.
Career outcomes
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Commercial or criminal law practice
- Management
- Industrial relations
- Policy making
Curriculum
- 24 Subjects: 18 core law subjects
- Including the Priestley 11
- And six electives. Year one covers criminal law
- Torts
- Property and company law
- Later years cover international law
- Constitutional law
- Evidence
- And equity and trusts. Taught online with scheduled classes and moots
- Three years full-time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Hold an accepted bachelor degree or international equivalent and meet the program-specific academic
- cognate-study and English language requirements.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each skill
- TOEFL iBT 81 overall with Reading 16 Writing 19 Listening 16 Speaking 19
- PTE Academic 64 overall with 60 in each skill
- Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 overall subject to program-specific higher requirements
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate where applicable
- English-language evidence where required
- Passport/identity documentation
- Program-specific supporting documents where required
How to apply
- Check the exact ANU program requirements
- prepare academic and English-language documents
- submit the international application through the ANU/UAC route shown on the official program page. HDR applicants should first identify a supervisor and follow college-specific pre-application requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $64,130 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 AUD |
| Deposit | $20,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Acton Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy |
| Department | ANU Law School |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 144 |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | ANU scholarships are available subject to scholarship-specific eligibility and application conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2026
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days leftProgram starts
July 2026
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $64,130 AUD per year. The application fee is $150 AUD. The deposit is $20,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $36,000 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each skill, TOEFL iBT 81 overall with Reading 16 Writing 19 Listening 16 Speaking 19, PTE Academic 64 overall with 60 in each skill, Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 overall subject to program-specific higher requirements.