Juris Doctor online
Steer your career down a legal path.
For graduates of other disciplines, a Juris Doctor is the postgraduate legal qualification that opens a career in law. Mastering the key areas of current Australia law, this law degree is a pathway to becoming a barrister, solicitor, and many other legal careers.
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Postgraduate USQ-JDR-MAS
Postgraduate MAQ-LAW-MAS
Postgraduate FLI-JRS-MAS
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The title ‘lawyer’ has long been coveted—but there are a lot of hoops to jump through to get there. If that's not for you, know that you can still pursue a career in the wider legal industry.
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Our student advisors can assist you with enrolment, help you plan your studies, and answer questions about how studying through Open Universities Australia can get you from where you are today, to where you want to be tomorrow.