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1 Master of Laws 2015 Juris Doctor Australia CHINA india italy Malaysia south africa monash.edu/law

2 A message from the JD Program Director As the Program Director of the Juris Doctor (JD), my role is to oversee the smooth running of the program for both students and staff. I have been involved in legal practice and later in legal education both as an administrator and an academic for many years and I know the Monash JD is a vibrant and unique course. Features include the small seminar groups with a diverse student body; interactive learning environments where you are encouraged to participate and be involved; a fantastic CBD location where you can organise to visit to courts, tribunals; and the ability to meet and learn from existing Barristers and Solicitors as well as renowned academic experts. There are also international study opportunities available at Monash University international campuses in Malaysia and Prato, Italy; and the chance, later in the course, to work in a community legal centre (CLC) providing advice and assistance to members of the public. I look forward to welcoming you to the Monash JD. Gaye Lansdell Program Director, Juris Doctor 2

3 Welcome I am very pleased to introduce the Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) program from the Faculty of Law. As a Monash Juris Doctor Law student, you will have extraordinary and unique opportunities. You will be joining a world-class law school with a proud history and demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and research. At Monash Law we educate lawyers for careers across the globe and undertake research that makes a difference to Victoria, Australia and the world at large. All postgraduate courses are taught in the heart of Melbourne s legal precinct at 555 Lonsdale Street Melbourne. Located in the heart of the legal precinct, our professional city premises for JD and LLM students are in close proximity to major courts, law firms, and barristers chambers. We offer tremendous education and lifetime experiences. You have the option to study at Prato in Italy and in Malaysia, or to undertake student exchanges and visits to other leading partner universities overseas. You will have learning opportunities and work-situated experiences that show you how law affects clients and otherwise works in real life, through professional practice subjects at our Monash Oakleigh Legal Service, student internships and other practical experiences. Many of our internships are offered through the Castan Centre for Human Rights, which has been recognised as the pre-eminent centre for human rights law in Australia. We also offer an extensive choice of electives, which allow you to personalise your degree to your specific areas of interest, including commercial law, workplace and employment law, and intellectual property law. You can thus customise your legal education to optimise future career prospects. You have the opportunity to be taught or supervised by academics who write some of the leading texts in your fields of study, many of whom also have extensive professional or governmental advisory experience. Along with these educational benefits, the Monash Law Faculty has one of the largest voluntary student organisations in Australia. Our Law Students Society (LSS) has approximately 2,500 undergraduate and JD members and supports students in various ways by providing social events, educational services, career development opportunities and mentoring activities. A Monash law degree is recognised internationally and our graduates hold distinguished roles within and beyond the legal profession, both in Australia and overseas. Many of our alumni currently hold prominent public positions, such as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria, Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia, Chief Judge of the County Court of Victoria, and CEO of World Vision Australia. A number of former judges have also joined our community as adjunct professors. We hope you will join the Monash Law Faculty and become part of a vibrant Law School. Best wishes for your future studies. Professor Bryan Horrigan Dean, Monash Law Faculty 3

4 Course overview Why choose the Monash JD? The Faculty of Law is internationally recognised as one of the top twenty Law Schools, in the world*. Our JD is specifically designed for graduates from non-law backgrounds and provides an opportunity to pursue a career change or follow an ambition to practise law, enabling graduates to meet the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner. Led by academics who are experts in the teaching and practice of law, Monash graduates are held in high regard within the legal community. Experienced local practitioners and internationally recognised academic visitors also teach in this program and enrich the educational experience. Students who complete a JD degree may be able to obtain credit for up to 4 units towards a Masters degree, and thereby completing the latter within a further 6 months. * The QS World University Rankings Convenient study options The JD is taught on a trimester basis. Each trimester runs for approximately 12 teaching weeks. Attendance is three years full-time or four to six years part-time. Extensive choice of electives Students have the opportunity to choose up to eight elective units from an extensive range of options. International opportunities JD students have the option of participating in the Faculty of Law s international programs in Prato or Malaysia, or undertaking international internships around the world. Monash University also offers a Monash Law Faculty/Washington College of Law Dual JD Degree, giving students the opportunity to gain two degrees after four years of full-time study. Unique CBD location Classes are held in the heart of Melbourne s legal precinct at the Monash University Law Chambers at 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Interactive learning environment Small classes, interactive learning and innovative teaching bring together passionate and dedicated individuals with diverse professional experiences in a stimulating and challenging environment. Admission to legal practice Graduates of the Monash JD will be eligible to be admitted to practise law in Australia after completing a practical legal training program or a period of supervised workplace training. Graduates intending to practise law outside of Australia should refer to that country s legal admissions board. Mia Mignon Chong Contrary to popular belief that law students are extremely competitive, the best aspect about Monash is the strong support from peers. My student cohort is very helpful and everyone studies together to make sure that we get the most out of the lecture material. Studying at Monash has enabled me to realise my passion for solving problems and being able to help people who are in need in the future. 4

5 Course structure The course is well-planned with a predetermined order to ensure students develop the required skills and knowledge to progress through their studies successfully while balancing other demands. After completing most of the compulsory units, students undertake elective units from the Monash Law Faculty Masters program. Three years full-time progression Year 1 Trimester 1 LAW5000 Australian legal reasoning and methods LAW5001 Principles of criminal law and procedure Trimester 2 LAW5002 Principles of contract law A LAW5003 Principles of torts Trimester3 LAW5004 Principles of public law and statutory interpretation LAW5005 Principles of contract law B LAW5006 Principles of property law Year 2 Year 3 Trimester 1 LAW5007 Principles of constitutional law LAW5008 Principles of equity LAW5009 Advanced property Trimester 2 LAW5010 Principles of trusts LAW5011 Principles of company law LAW5012 Principles of evidence Trimester 3 LAW5013 Principles of litigation and dispute resolution LAW5014 Principles of administrative law Trimester 1 LAW5015 Ethics in legal practice Elective unit Elective unit Trimester 2 Elective unit Elective unit Elective unit Trimester 3 Elective unit Professional project elective Commercial law elective Four years part-time progression Trimester 1 LAW5000 Australian legal reasoning and methods LAW5001 Principles of criminal law and procedure Year 1 Year 2 Trimester 2 LAW5002 Principles of contract law A LAW5003 Principles of torts Trimester 3 LAW5004 Principles of public law and statutory interpretation LAW5005 Principles of contract law B Trimester 1 LAW5006 Principles of property law LAW5007 Principles of constitutional law Trimester 2 LAW5008 Principles of equity LAW5009 Advanced property Trimester 3 LAW5010 Principles of trusts LAW5011 Principles of company law Trimester 1 LAW5012 Principles of evidence LAW5013 Principles of litigation and dispute resolution Trimester 2 LAW5014 Principles of administrative law Commercial law elective Year 3 Trimester 3 LAW5015 Ethics in legal practice Elective unit Trimester 1 Elective unit Elective unit Trimester 2 Elective unit Elective unit Trimester 3 Elective unit Professional project elective After two trimesters high performing students may choose to apply to the program director to accelerate their progress to complete the Monash JD in two and a half years where work or other commitments permit. Legend colours White Compulsory JD units, required for admission Blue Electives taken from our masters program Notes 1. The course comprises 16 core units plus eight electives including one Commercial law constrained elective and one Professional project constrained elective. 2. The course is taught in three trimesters per year, from early January to mid November. 3. All subjects have 36 contact hours, except for Principles of company law which has 42 hours. 5

6 Elective units Students have the opportunity to choose up to eight elective units from the Monash Law Faculty s diverse masters program including skills units and JD-specific units listed here. Students gain experience and knowledge by sharing a classroom with legal professionals undertaking postgraduate study. Elective units focus on issues as varied as commercial law, human rights law, intellectual property law, regulatory studies and workplace and employment law. Comprises 24 units The Monash JD comprises 24 units (16 compulsory units plus eight elective units including one Commercial law constrained elective and one Professional project constrained elective), taught in a small seminar style format that facilitates interactive learning and lively class debate. The initial unit, Australian legal reasoning and methods, provides an introduction to the study of law. After completing most of the compulsory units you are able to take elective units from our masters program. Elective units are taught in a variety of formats: intensive or semi intensive blocks or over the standard university semester. A Monash JD offers a unique and exceptional breadth of elective units. Elective units focus on issues as varied as human rights, commercial law, intellectual property, workplace and employment law, including law and government, dispute resolution, international and comparative law and media and communications laws. You can choose from your elective options and expand your university experience, with a number of different, stimulating and vocationally-beneficial opportunities. Skills units LAW5315 Commercial alternative dispute resolution LAW5344 Negotiation: Essential skills for dispute resolution LAW5355 Advocacy: theory and practice LAW5050 Professional practice (JD) (12 credit points) LAW5410 Collaborative practice LAW5411 Advanced mediation: skills and theory A LAW5412 Advanced mediation: skills and theory B Students who wish to practise law in Victoria are required to undertake LAW5015 Ethics in Legal Practice. 6

7 Elective choices The electives offered by Monash Law Faculty for 2015 may include Advanced commercial negotiation skills Advanced evidence and proof in litigation Advanced mediation: Skills and theory A Advanced mediation: Skills and theory B Advanced mediation: Skills and theory C Advocacy: Theory and practice Arbitration of international commercial disputes Australian legal process and research Australian legal system Banking law Children s rights in Australian law Collaborative practice Commercial alternative dispute resolution Comparative bills of rights Comparative competition law Competition law Consumer protection: Regulation and compliance Copyright Corporate finance law Corporate governance and directors duties Corporate insolvency Corporate law Current issues in sports law Current issues in torts law Current issues in workplace law Cybercrime Design law and practice Discrimination law and human rights at work Economic social and cultural rights and international law Electronic workplace law Energy law, regulation and policy European Union law and policy Federal Labour Law Foundations of regulation: Policy, principles and practice Freedom of speech: law, theory and policy Genocide in international law Globalization and international economic law Health law Human trafficking and the law Intellectual property Intellectual property and the internet International banking and finance: Law and practice International criminal justice International entertainment law International human rights law and development International human rights law and women International humanitarian law International investment law International refugee law and human rights International trade law Language and the legal process Law of employee relations Law of workforce management Managing high conflict personalities in legal disputes Negotiation: Essential skills for dispute resolution Occupational health and safety Overview of international human rights law Principles of construction law Principles of family law Principles of taxation Privacy and surveillance: Law, policy and governance Professional practice (JD unit only) Protecting commercial innovation: Patents and trade secrets Psychiatry, psychology and law Racial, ethnic and linguistic minorities and human rights Regulating business: Enforcement and compliance Regulatory methods Regulatory performance: evaluating what works Sentencing Sexual minorities and human rights Takeovers Terrorism and human rights Trade mark practice Trade marks and commercial designations Transitional justice Victorian charter of rights and responsibilities Workplace investigations and misconduct World Trade Organisation (WTO) law Note: many electives are offered on a rotational basis. They may not be offered every year, but are usually offered every second year. 7

8 International experiences with Monash partners By participating in one of the Monash Law Faculty s international programs, students have the opportunity to take one or more electives at an overseas study destination. Students can study at the Monash University campus in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia or at the Monash University Centre in Prato, Italy. Malaysia Program A range of international units with an emphasis on the Asia-pacific region are on offer at the Monash University Malaysia campus near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. At Sunway, students have a truly international study experience in this exciting part of the world. Studying at Monash University Malaysia campus allows students to immerse themselves into life of multicultural Malaysia during their studies. Students are taught in intensive or semi-intensive mode by distinguished academics from Germany, Malaysia and Australia. Small classes and the state-of-the-art facilities give students a unique study experience with others from international and local partner universities. Prato Program Another excellent international venue is the Monash University Prato Centre, which occupies two floors of an elegant 18th century palace, Plazzo Vaj, in the historic centre of Prato, located near Florence in stunning Tuscany, Italy. The program allows students to take up to four units during an 11 week session. All units are taught intensively in English by academics from Monash University or from our partner institutions including: Osgoode Hall Law School, York University; Windsor University, Canada; University of Florence, Italy; Bar-IIan University, Israel; University of Paris XI, France; and Arizona State University, USA. Through this program students can study units with an international focus such as comparative criminal law, international commercial arbitration, and international refugee law. International Exchange Programs Monash JD pathway to Oxford study opportunity Outstanding Monash Law Juris Doctor (JD) students now have a pathway opportunity to study postgraduate Oxford University degrees the Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) or the Masters in Law and Finance. By completing the one academic year of the BCL or Masters in Law and Finance degree in Oxford, the JD students, who should have one semester of their JD degree to complete, may obtain credit of the BCL or the Masters in Law and Finance towards the JD degree. Monash-Cambridge Degree pathway opportunity Outstanding Monash Law Faculty Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Juris Doctor (JD) students have a pathway opportunity to study one of the following postgraduate Cambridge University Law degrees: Master of Law (LLM) or Masters Degree in Corporate Law (MCL) programs Eligible students can use successful completion of their Cambridge Law degree as credit towards their Monash LLB or JD degree. Upon successful completion of either of these programs at Cambridge, students will receive an LLB or a JD from Monash and either an LLM or an MCL from Cambridge. Monash-King s pathway opportunity Outstanding Monash Law Faculty Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Juris Doctor (JD) students have a pathway opportunity to study the LLM Program at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King s College London, United Kingdom (King s). Monash JD students are able to undertake an exchange program with partner law schools across the globe. There are more than 115 exchange partner universities in 25 countries. For eligibility and specific programs, please contact the faculty or Monash Abroad. Kelly Murray My advice to anyone wanting to embark on a law degree would be to take advantage of all that Monash has to offer, especially when it comes to opportunities to study overseas. The world is becoming more internationally-focused and it is very important to have the ability to be able to understand how the legal system works in other countries. 8

9 Dual degree Monash Law Faculty/Washington College of Law Monash Law Faculty offers a dual degree program with Washington College of Law (WCL), an American University, Washington D.C. The international JD program provides an excellent opportunity to acquire valuable onsite education and skills to work as a local lawyer in both Australia and the USA. The duration of the dual JD program is four years for full-time students, with two years of full-time study in Washington, D.C. Upon completion of the dual degree, students will be able to sit the U.S. bar examination and/or start the practical legal training process to see admission to practice in Victoria. Students who have completed 48 credit points in the JD program at Monash are eligible to apply, with places allocated on a competitive basis for up to three students each year. Selection is based on academic merit and is open to local and international students who are from a country other than the USA. 9

10 Clinical legal education The pioneering Monash Clinical Legal Education program provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on legal training during their law degree. We believe that this is one of the best ways to learn the skills required to practise law. Working on real cases with real clients, students are under the expert supervision of our legal practitioners. The Monash Oakleigh Legal Service assists local communities by providing access to free legal advice. When undertaking a Clinical Legal Education elective, students develop skills relating to the practice of law and then put the knowledge learned in the classroom into a practical context with real clients. The program develops core vocational skills such as client interviewing and legal diagnosis, oral and written legal negotiation, accountability, time-management, mediation and court advocacy. Jee Wee Ong I chose to undertake postgraduate study at Monash Law Faculty because of its reputation as one of the top law schools in Australia and the world. Having previously completed my undergraduate degree at Monash, I also was familiar with the high standard and quality of teaching. Currently I am a legal aid volunteer at Monash Oakleigh Legal Service. This provides me with real world opportunities to engage with a wide spectrum of the public, providing legal advice. The benefits of my engagement include exposure to potential legal problems that clients regularly face, as well as providing me with the chance to utilise knowledge gained within the classroom in a manner that contributes to society as a whole. Nivy Balachandran There are many positive aspects of studying at Monash including the camaraderie of your cohort, the industry links the professors have and the opportunity to study abroad. Studying law has helped me gain clarity on potential careers I d like to pursue. It also gives me opportunities to gain work experience, study overseas and has proven to be an intellectually rigorous challenge that I enjoy immensely. Once I complete my law studies, I would like to gain some experience with law firms here in Victoria and qualify to practice here. Ultimately, my goal is to work for an international organisation involved in human rights or international trade. 10

11 Study skills and career support Monash University Careers and Employment works with the Faculty to optimise student opportunities to enhance career outcomes. Careers service A range of programs and resources are available, including targeted programs to prepare students for the law graduate market, as well as job opportunities, internships and clerkships. Other helpful services include: Assistance with vacation, part-time and casual employment Careers counselling Careers library Assistance with resume writing JD Law Students society (LSS) The Monash Law Students Society is the largest student-run Law Society in Australia. The JD division caters for events and seminars specifically for the JD programme. The committee members are all current JD students who have volunteered their time to achieve a goal of improving the JD experience. The LSS JD portfolio offers free events such as careers nights, mock interviews, end of trimester drinks, barbeques, mooting competitions, mental well-being seminars, SWOT VAC revision tutorials and much more. The LSS is a great way to get involved with student life and highlights involvement in extracurricular activities to potential employers. Research and study support The Monash Law Library based at Clayton is considered one of the finest and most user friendly law libraries in Australia, where research librarians are available to help with student enquiries. There is a library node at the Monash University Law Chambers containing a collection of textbooks from the Monash University Library. The node has been set up for postgraduate units run at the Law Chambers. Books are available for three hour loan. Postgraduate law students can also place requests for books held a library branches via monash.edu/library. For your convenience the node offers pick up, borrowing, and return services. Further details of on-line resources, drop-in sessions, classes and workshops are available on the library website. Career pathways Graduates of the Monash JD are highly sought-after and valued by potential employers. Diverse professional experiences and high levels of commitment to legal practice are desirable qualities in today s competitive market. The Monash JD opens up a wide variety of career pathways to students, and graduates have found employment in a range of rich and diverse career avenues, within the legal profession and beyond. 11

12 Research centres The Monash Law Faculty has earned an international reputation for the work of its dedicated research centres. Australian Centre for Justice Innovation The Australian Centre for Justice Innovation (ACJI) supports an overarching Australian approach in respect to research and evaluation into the important fields of court administration, operation, innovation and non-adversarial justice. ACJI is a research and teaching centre that is a joint initiative between the Faculty of Law at Monash and the Australasian Institute for Judicial Administration (AIJA). The centre has a strong focus on innovation in the justice system and non-adversarial justice, providing exceptional research and evaluation and educational programs. It marries an overarching Australian approach to research into and evaluation of court administration, operation and innovation and non-adversarial justice with strong links to international centres, including the Center for Justice Innovation (New York). This dual focus ensures that ACJI s research and evaluation framework is informed and relevant to modern dispute and justice settings. monash.edu/law/centres/acji The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law The Castan Centre seeks to promote and protect human rights through its world-renowned public scholarship. In pursuit of this mission, the Centre works in the key areas of research, teaching, public education, policy and student programs. The Centre is a trusted voice on human rights. It regularly advises governments, is active in the media and on social media and mentors many of the human rights leaders of tomorrow. The centre is named after Ron Castan AM QC ( ), who was a passionate advocate for the recognition and protection of human rights and a distinguished member of the Victorian Bar. monash.edu/law/castancentre The Centre for Commercial Law and Regulatory Studies The Monash Centre for Commercial Law and Regulatory Studies (CLARS) seeks to foster innovative research in commercial law and regulatory theory and practice, exploring contemporary questions from a variety of perspectives (including legal and regulatory theory, empirical research and case studies). CLARS has two major and related research program areas that represent core units - Commercial Law and Practice and Regulatory Theory and Practice - with demonstrable research mass and scale from the governmental, health, and other areas integrated with either or both of them. Many of the Centre s members also sit on Monash Law Faculty s postgraduate advisory boards where they review units within their area of specialisation, provide advice regarding relevant offerings for the following year and make recommendations on the creation of new units. law.monash.edu/centres/commercial-law-group 12

13 Entry requirements Minimum entrance requirements Applicants for the Monash JD must hold a recognised undergraduate degree. Selection is a competitive process based primarily on academic merit. As a guide, a minimum GPA of 5.2 on a 7 point scale is required to be considered for a full-fee place. Applicants will be assessed on their entire academic history and places cannot be guaranteed for all those who are eligible for admission. The minimum requirement to be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a GPA of 6.4 on a 7 point scale. The actual GPA required depends on the number and standard of applicants received during that selection period. Selection for CSP is highly competitive, with the limited number of places being awarded to applicants with the highest academic ranking. All applicants can only apply for a full fee place and will be automatically considered for their eligibility for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Applicants are not required to sit the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). Applicants wishing to transfer from a JD course at another university are assessed on their entire academic history. Where applicants have incomplete studies in a law admission degree course, a minimum GPA of 5.2 on a 7 point scale in the law studies, with no fail result in the final year, is required. Paige Darby Law was a challenge I ve always wanted to tackle, but after completing my undergraduate degree and spending years in a career that I love, I couldn t take a step back into full-time student life again. Monash offered a place where I could embrace new challenges and meet new people in a similar stage of life as me, while still maintaining my connections to the work force. I love the Monash Law Faculty because of the flexible class times offered from the very convenient city chambers. I m learning something new every day that feeds back into my professional life, and similarly, my professional life (and those of my classmates) brings practical experiences and approaches in the classroom. For anyone considering embarking on a degree with the Monash Law Faculty, I recommend giving it a go! The flexible contact hours, support from like-minded students and varied learning opportunities can help you achieve things you wouldn t think possible! Extra requirements Applicants who have not completed any formal study in the last eight years are required to submit a current curriculum vitae and a completed Monash JD personal statement. The personal statement may include your reasons for wanting to study law, why you want to study at Monash Law School, any voluntary work or relevant work experience, any applicable achievements and other relevant aspects that you feel will improve your application. Some candidates may also be interviewed. Note: personal statement should be no longer than one typed A4 page. English requirements All applicants need to satisfy the University s English language requirements. See policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/ education/admissions/admissions-coursework-courses-units-ofstudy-procedures.html Faculty exceptions to the above policy are 1. IELTS academic overall 7.0 with no individual band score under The equivalent of at least 72 Monash credit points of postgraduate study University entrance requirements Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia. See monash.edu/admissions/apply/domestic-pg.html 13

14 Key dates Intakes: There are three intakes per year for the Monash JD: January, May and August. Trimester 1 Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3 Course commencement period Important information Applicants must enter the corresponding period for the intake when applying online. Applications close 14 November March July 2015 Applicants must submit a complete application, including all supporting documentation by 5pm. Application outcome 15 December April August 2015 Applications are assessed on a continuous basis and applicants will be advised via the online application tracking notification and receive an outcome letter. All applicants will have received an application outcome notification by the date listed. Welcome orientation 13 January April August 2015 Applicants who accept their offer will be invited to attend the Monash JD Welcome Orientation. Course commencement 19 January May August 2015 Simon D Angelo I primarily chose the Monash Law Faculty based on the prestige and quality of education. Given the competitive nature of the current Australian legal market, it was integral for me to select a university renowned for its academic quality, teaching staff and high standards. Due to my professional work commitments, I also sought a university that would enable me the flexibility to continue working whilst studying, as well as allowing me opportunities to undertake legal volunteering, whilst still maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. 14

15 Applications Domestic Students International Students Attendance types City*; full-time, part-time City; full-time Intakes January, May and August January, May and August Duration 3 years full-time, 4 6 years part-time 3 years Credit points 144 total for course 144 total for course Fees for 2015 Domestic full fee: $35,500 AUD Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) average annual student contribution amount: $10,266 Fees quoted are for 48 credit points representing a standard full time course load for one year pro rata. Note: See information on how average fee is calculated. monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/l6005/ fees.html?courseview=domestic International fee is $39,700 AUD per 48 credit points. 48 credit points represent a standard full time course load for one year pro rata. *Monash University Law Chambers is a teaching space located in the Melbourne CBD. It is not a campus. Fees are subject change annually. How to apply Domestic applications 1. Submit an online application monash.edu/law/futurestudents/jd/applicationsdomestic.html 2. Provide supporting documentation as detailed below. 3. Track application progress online. Supporting documentation Applicants must submit the following documents to support an application: original or certified copies of official academic transcripts for all tertiary studies undertaken, including any incomplete studies and any studies for which you have been granted credit into your completed degree; proof of Australian citizenship or Permanent Residency; academic transcripts for any studies undertaken at Monash University are not required; however, applicants still need to list any studies taken at Monash University in their application. Applicants with no formal study completed within the last eight years are required to submit a current curriculum vitae; and a personal statement. Applicants applying for credit should refer to the credit transfer information in the link below. A credit application form and the required supporting documentation must be uploaded with the online application in order to be assessed. For more information visit monash.edu/law/ futurestudents/jd/applications-domestic.html International applications 1. Submit an online application monash.edu/law/futurestudents/jd/applicationsinternational.html 2. Provide original or certified supporting documentation of the following: Applicants must have successfully completed English entry requirements within 24 months prior to the study commencement date (for further information refer to English Requirements p13); a detailed current curriculum vitae; and original or certified copies of academic transcripts including evidence of all tertiary studies undertaken. Academic transcripts for any studies undertaken at Monash University are not required; however, applicants still need to list any studies taken at Monash University in their application. If your documentation is in a language other than English, an official certified translation must be provided. For more information visit monash.edu/law/ futurestudents/jd/applications-international.html Course fees Australian permanent resident visa holders (residing in Australia) and New Zealand citizens (residing in Australia) are eligible to apply as domestic students. Australian citizens and humanitarian resident visa 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 studyassist.gov.au In addition to the tuition fees, international students must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). For information on current fees, refer to monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/l

16 Law Master of Laws Juris Doctor 2015 Conveniently located In the heart of Melbourne s legal precinct, the JD is taught at the Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street. Further information For further information, please visit the Monash postgraduate website at: monash.edu/law/postgraduate Postgraduate Coursework Degrees Monash University Law Chambers 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000 Victoria, Australia Phone 1800 Monash ( ) (outside Australia) law-postgraduate@monash.edu International Students Central Admissions Monash University Building A Ground Floor 900 Dandenong Road Caulfield East 3145 Victoria, Australia Australia Freecall number Phone (outside Australia) study@monash.edu monash.edu/law/study/international twitter.com/monashlawschool facebook.com/monash.law.school monash.edu/law Information sessions are held throughout the year. Register at law.monash.edu/ future-students/information-sessions/ jd/information-sessions.html Disclaimer: The information in this brochure was correct at the time of publication. Prospective students should carefully read all official correspondence, and other sources of information (such as websites) to be aware of changes to the information contained in this document. This information was published correct as at September CRICOS provider: Monash University 00008C 14P-0894