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The Juris Doctor (JD) program requires completion of 144 units (24 courses) consisting of 15 compulsory courses (96 units) and nine elective LAWS courses (48 units) of which at least four courses (24 units) must be LAWS 8000 level courses from an approved list and one course (6 units) must be completed from a list of approved capstone courses.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please refer to the New Students - JD Students | ANU College of Law page. You will find all the information you require to activate your ANU email account, enrol into courses and our O ‘Week and induction session details. You will also find your recommended study plan

CREDIT/STATUS for PRIOR STUDY

Students who have undertaken previous study that is relevant to their current academic program can request to receive course credit based on their prior learning. University rules, policy and procedure relating to the granting credit is set out in the Coursework Awards Rule, Policy: Credit and Procedure: Credit. For more information and how to apply, please refer to the ANU College of Law Application for Credit/Status.