Graduate degree pathway
First you need to complete an undergraduate degree.
Applicants for the Melbourne JD (Juris Doctor) must hold an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than law or a law degree from a different legal system.
The University also offers guaranteed entry to high–achieving domestic and international students who have completed an Australian Year 12 or the IB in Australia based on your ATAR. More information on Graduate Degree Packages.
| Graduate Degree Package | ATAR | CSP VTAC Course Code | International Fee Paying VTAC Course Code | Other selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Agriculture/Juris Doctor | 99.80+ | 3800410331 | 3800410333 | N/A |
| Bachelor of Arts/Juris Doctor | 99.80+ | 3800510321 | 3800510323 | N/A |
| Bachelor of Biomedicine/Juris Doctor | 99.80+ | 3800510211 | 3800510213 | N/A |
| Bachelor of Commerce/Juris Doctor | 99.80+ | 3800510221 | 3800510223 | N/A |
| Bachelor of Design/Juris Doctor | 99.80+ | 3800510231 | 3800510233 | N/A |
| Bachelor of Science/Juris Doctor | 99.80+ | 3800510241 | 3800510243 | N/A |
Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholars are guaranteed a place into the graduate degree of their choice following successful completion of their undergraduate degree.
| Award | ATAR |
|---|---|
| Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship | 99.90+ |
| Degree | Guaranteed Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Juris Doctor | Applicants who receive an ATAR (or notional ATAR) of 99.00 and above in Year 12 and commence and complete an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 75% or higher are guaranteed an Australian fee place (for domestic students) or international fee place. Applicants eligible for guaranteed entry to an Australian fee place or international fee place will not be required to complete the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Applicants wishing to be considered for a Commonwealth Supported Place (domestic students) or a Fee Bursary Place will need to complete the LSAT. |
