J.D. / Master of Laws (Juris Doctor)
Monash University
Victoria, Australia
Academic Requirements & Courses:
Please note: If you are an International JD student at WCL and will be applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT), contact the Director before applying. A modified timeline may apply.
At WCL: 59 credits will need to be completed by all outgoing students. 59 credits will need to be completed by incoming students.
At Monash: students must complete the courses listed below and take a variable number of electives. The number of electives will depend on the classes taken at WCL and will be reviewed by Monash. WCL dual degree students should be able to complete the program of study at Monash after 4 trimesters of residence in Australia, but maybe able to extend this time to 5 trimesters, if necessary.
Mandatory Classes at Monash:Advanced Property Law
Principles of Constitutional Law
Principles of Trusts (can be waived if Wills and Trusts is taken at WCL)
Principles of Evidence (can be waived if Evidence is taken at WCL)
Principles of Administrative Law
Principles of Corporations
Principles of Equity
Advanced Corporations
Lawyer's Responsibilities
Tentative Program of Study for Students Starting at Monash in Fall 2009:
T3 2009 - August to December
Principles of Equity
Principles of Trust (or elective if Wills and Trusts has been taken at WCL)
Principles of Constitutional Law
Elective
T1 2010 - Mid January to Late April
Advanced Corporations
Advanced Property Law
Principles of Administrative Law
Elective
T2 2010 - Mid May to Mid August
Lawyers' Responsibilities
Advanced Corporations
2 Electives
T3 2010 - Late August to December
3 or 4 Electives
