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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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