Bond University's Juris Doctor is a Masters Degree (Coursework) in the study area of Law. It runs for 2 years (6 semesters). Entry requires successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any field.
Program identity
The program code is LA-43055. The CRICOS code is 093923J.
Entry requirements
The admission criterion is successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any field.
For applicants from China, the listed qualification is a recognised 4 year Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree.
For applicants from Taiwan, the listed qualification is a recognised 4 year Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree.
English language scores
The IELTS Academic requirement is an overall score of 6.5 with no sub score less than 6.0.
The PTE Academic requirement is an overall score of 58 with no Communicative Scores below 50.
Start dates
Intakes run in this order: September 2026, January 2027, May 2027, September 2027.
Each of these intakes is On-Campus at the Gold Coast Campus.
International tuition
For 2026, tuition is AUD 25,358 per semester. The 2026 total program cost is AUD 152,150.
For 2027, tuition is AUD 26,513 per semester. The 2027 total program cost is AUD 159,080.
Tuition varies with the subjects chosen and the year of entry. The fee that applies is the one for the year you enter.
Credit structure
The degree totals 240 credit points. Compulsory subjects account for 170 credit points. Elective subjects account for 70 credit points. There are 7 specialisation options.
Skills component
Bond's Integrated Skills and Professionalism Program is embedded throughout the degree.
Fees, entry requirements and intake dates follow the figures in this guide for the relevant year.