Monash Juris Doctor domestic applications guide

The Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) applications are now open for 2012 intakes.

Monash JD Entry Requirements

Application steps

1. Submit an online application
2. Provide supporting documentation as detailed below
3. Track application progress on-line

Application commencement periods are as follows:

Trimester 1, January intake: "Summer Semester"

Trimester 2, May intake: "Winter Semester"

Trimester 3, August intake: "Spring Semester (July-October start, varies by course)"

 

NOTE: Only nominate one preference for Full-Time or Part-Time study, please do not submit more than one preference.

 

Information about Commonwealth Supported Place applications (CSP): 

 

Applicants can only submit an application for a Full Fee place. As a guide, the minimum GPA of 5.0 on a 7 point scale is required to be considered for a full fee place. The minimum requirement to be considered for a CSP place is a GPA of 6.4. However the actual GPA required depends on the number and standard of applications received during that selection period.

 

Supporting documentation

 

Applicants must submit the following documents to support an application: 

• original or original certified  copies of official academic transcripts for all tertiary studies undertaken, this includes any incomplete studies and any studies for which you have been granted credit into your completed degree
• proof of citizenship or residency

Those applicants who have not completed any formal study within the last eight years are also required to submit:  

• a current curriculum vitae
• a personal statement

Students who wish to apply for the Monash JD and have not completed any formal study in the past eight years are required to submit a current curriculum vitae and include a 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.

NOTE: Personal statements should be no longer than one typed A4 page.

If documentation is in a language other than English, an official certified translation must be provided.  Academic transcripts for any studies undertaken at Monash University are not required, but the on-line application tertiary information must indicate your studies from Monash Univeristy.

NOTE: Original or original certified copies of official academic transcripts and proof of citizenship or residency must be sent in hard copy with the required cover sheet attached.

Applicants applying for credit should refer to the credit transfer information below. A credit application form  and the required supporting documentation must be uploaded with the on-line application in order to be assessed.

Applications status

Once an application has been submitted the progress can be tracked online by logging back in to your online application account.

Important dates

There are three intakes per year for the Monash JD.

	Monash JD Intakes
	Trimester 1 2013	Trimester 2 2012	Trimester 3 2012	Important Information
Course commencement period	2013 Summer semester  (January start)	2012 Winter semester (May start)	2012 Spring semester   (August start)	Applicants must enter the corresponding commencement period for the intake when applying online.
Applications close	12 November 2012	9 March 2012	6 July 2012	Applicants must submit a complete application, including all supporting documentation by 5:00 pm
Application outcome	7 December 2012	6 April 2012	3 August 2012	Applications are assessed on a continuous basis and applicants will be advised via the online application tracking notification and recieve an outcome letter. All applicants will have recieved an application outcome by the date listed.
Welcome orientation	12 January 2013	1 May 2012	21 August 2012	Applicants who accept their offer will be invited to attend the Monash JD Welcome Orientation.
Course commencement	21 January 2013	7 May 2012	27 August 2012	The first two units, LAW7470 Australian legal reasoning and methods and LAW7264 Principles of criminal law and procedure may be delivered at both Clayton campus and city chambers.

Credit transfer

Applicants who have completed postgraduate law studies with another institution within the last eight years, may apply for credit.  The maximum amount of credit that can be granted towards the Monash JD is eight units.  These may consist of eight core units (the named units in the Course structure) or seven core units and one elective unit.

Credit will not be given for units completed as part of an undergraduate degree, although students may be exempted from units where appropriate.

When applying for credit or exemptions, an original or certified copy of original certified true copy of academic results and unit syllabus (units synopsis, assessment, number of hours, textbooks used) for the year the unit was studied is required for all studies not completed at Monash University.

Applicants must submit the Credit application form with supporting documentation.