Griffith University is Your First-class Destination for Law
Studying law at Griffith University means a world-class legal education in one of Australia’s most popular beachside cities.
Griffith Law School offers a dedicated graduate program, the Juris Doctor, which is tailored for Canadians who want to study in Australia, but work as a legal professional in Canada. You can accelerate your career in law by studying over flexible trimesters and graduate in as little as 2 years.
Griffith Law School offers elective Canadian law courses that give you credit towards your degree and prepare you for the NCA accreditation exams, and are one of two Australian universities offering these courses. You will also receive personalized advice from Griffith’s knowledgeable experts in Canadian law on how to best prepare yourself.
Hear from two Canadian Law students about why they study law at Griffith on the Gold Coast!
About the Griffith Law School Juris Doctor Program
If you complete the major in Canadian Law you, will be eligible for entry into the legal profession in Canada’s common law provinces, when accompanied by a Certificate of Qualification from the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada.
The Griffith Canadian Law Students’ Association (GCLSA) is also there to support you and give advice on making the most of studying on the Gold Coast. Whether you want to find a study group, network with graduates, or just enjoy Canadian Thanksgiving (or hockey) with new friends, the GCLSA is run by Canadian students for your benefit and well-being.
As a Griffith Law student, you’ll also enjoy regular mentoring meetings with the Deputy Head of School for Learning and Teaching.
Program: Juris Doctor (JD)
Location: Gold Coast, Queensland
Semester intakes: March, July, November
Duration: 2–3 years
Want to Graduate Sooner? Consider the Canadian Accreditation Accelerated Pathway
Students who choose to enroll in the Canadian Law elective areas will complete these courses over Griffith’s Summer Semester (Trimester 3), allowing them to graduate in 2 years rather than 3. Please contact OzTREKK to learn more about this option.
Coming from high school or with a partially completed post-secondary degree? Consider the Griffith Bachelor of Laws (Honours):
Program: Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Location: Gold Coast or Brisbane, Queensland
Semester intakes: March & July
Duration: 4 years
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