University of Melbourne Law School in world’s top 10

The University of Melbourne Law School has been ranked seventh in the world and first in Australia in the Times Higher Education World University 2018 Subject Rankings for Law.

It is the first time in which Law has been included in the Times Higher Education (THE) subject rankings, and Melbourne Law School is the only Australian institution represented in the top 20.

Melbourne Law School Dean Jenny Morgan said the position reflected the hard work and dedication of Melbourne Law School staff and students.

“The ranking is a testament to the outstanding research being conducted by colleagues across the law school, the teaching excellence in our Juris Doctor and Masters programs, and the international outlook fostered in our research and study partnerships,” Professor Morgan said.

Professor Morgan said Melbourne Law School was continuing to innovate and ensure its programs prepared graduates for the modern workforce.

“Our curriculum is evolving to meet the challenges of the digital world, balancing important elements of traditional legal study with new offerings that equip graduates with technical skills,” she said.

“The pace of change in the legal profession means that law schools must ensure our graduates are well placed to navigate the complex legal, ethical and social implications of new technologies.”

The Times Higher Education (THE) Subject Rankings for Law measure universities against a series of performance indicators across teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook.

University of Melbourne Law School Juris Doctor program

Melbourne Law School’s JD is designed specifically for graduate students. The program is highly regarded both nationally and internationally. It leads to admission to the legal profession in all Australian jurisdictions and can also be used as a basis for seeking admission in many jurisdictions overseas. The curriculum for this law program allows students to build the core skills essential to a wide range of legal and professional careers, and gives them the opportunity to tailor their studies to areas of particular interest through elective subjects.

Program: Juris Doctor
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Semester intake: February
Duration: 3 years (standard course structure); 2 or 2.5 years (accelerated course structure)
Application Deadline: Melbourne Law School has a general application deadline of November 30 each year. It is recommended that you apply as early as possible.

Entry Requirements
Melbourne JD applicants must have

• completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline; and
• completed the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT).

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