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This information is current as at June 2009
General Information |
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| University name | Griffith University |
| Dean's message | Read the Message from the Dean |
| Date established | 1971 |
| Date law school established | 1992 |
| Address | Nathan Campus (Main Campus): 170 Kessels Road Nathan QLD 4111 |
| Telephone number | +61 7 3735 5339 (Nathan) +61 7 5552 8723 (Gold Coast) +61 7 3735 3230 (South Bank) |
| Fax number | +61 7 3735 5599 (Nathan) |
| law-enquiries@griffith.edu.au | |
| Home page | www.griffith.edu.au/law |
Awards Offered |
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| Bachelor of Laws leading to admission | Stand-alone LLB not offered |
| Combined degrees with other faculties | 5 years full-time |
| Graduate LLB/Juris Doctor leading to admission | 3 years full-time |
| Graduate degrees with other faculties | Yes |
| Graduate certificates | 1 semester full-time / 1 year part-time |
| Graduate diplomas | 4 months part-time with external placement |
| Masters of Law by coursework | 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time |
| Masters of Law (including placement) | No |
| Masters of Laws by coursework and thesis | Yes |
| Postgrad Masters of Laws by thesis | Yes |
| Specialist postgrad degrees in law available | Yes |
| Doctor of Legal Science | 2-8 years, depending on full or part-time study |
| Doctor of Philosophy | 3-8 years, depending on full or part-time study |
Fees* |
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| Scholarships/financial assistance | Yes |
| Indicative course fees - stand alone LLB | $31,500 (Grad Entry Only) |
| Indicative course fees - combined degree including LLB | $51,450 |
| Indicative course fees - JD | $9,020 |
| Course fees - indicative domestic fee for full masters degree | $9,020 |
| Course fees - indicative international fee for full masters degree | $12,940 |
| Course fees - indicative fee for full PhD (international) | Tuition Exemption through Research Training Scheme |
Admission |
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| Basic undergrad requirements | Based on academic achievement and potential for successful tertiary study |
| Basic postgrad requirements | Based on academic results of previous tertiary study, in combination with relevant work experience and potential for success in the study of law |
| Basic postgrad research requirements | PhD or MPhil: Completion of an undergraduate 1st or 2A Honours degree, or a Masters degree incorporating a significant research component SJD: LLB or LLM with 1st or 2A Honours or a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.75 |
| Australian undergrad deadline | 30 Sep |
| International undergrad deadline | 15 Jan, 15 Jun |
| Australian postgrad deadline | 31 Jan, 30 June, 15 Oct |
| International postgrad deadline | 15 Jan, 15 Jun |
| Australian postgrad research deadline | 15 Jan, 15 Jun |
| International postgrad research deadline | 15 Jan, 15 Jun |
| Course commencement date | Each February, July, December |
| Undergrad admission enquiries and handbook info | law-enquiries@gu.edu.au |
| Postgrad admission enquiries and handbook info | pglaw@gu.edu.au |
Other Information |
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| Can I do a summer term and reduce the length of the course? | Yes |
| International students admitted? | Yes |
| Are there English assistance programs? | Yes |
| Can I study for a stand alone LLB direct from school? | Graduate entry only |
| Semesters per year | 3 |
| Average annual LLB intake | Approximately 400 |
| Are undergrad tutorials offered/standard size | Yes / 25 |
| Legal skills program | Yes |
| Graduate employment assistance | Yes |
*Fees are indicative only - please check with the institution
