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General Information |
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| University name | James Cook University |
| Dean's message | Read the Message from the Dean |
| Date established | 1970 |
| Date law school established | 1990 |
| Address | Angus Smith Drive Douglas Townsville QLD 4811 |
| Telephone number | +61 7 4781 4264 (Townsville) +61 7 +61 7 4042 1050 (Cairns) |
| Fax number | +61 7 4781 4080 |
| law@jcu.edu.au | |
| Home page | www.jcu.edu.au/law/ |
Awards Offered |
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| Bachelor of Laws leading to admission | 4 years |
| Combined degrees with other faculties | Yes |
| Graduate LLB/Juris Doctor leading to admission | 3 years |
| Graduate degrees with other faculties | 5-6 years |
| Graduate certificates | Half year |
| Graduate diplomas | 1 year |
| Postgrad Masters of Laws by thesis | 1-3 years full-time / 2-6 years part-time |
| Doctor of Philosophy | 2-4 years full-time / 4-8 years part-time |
Fees* |
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| Scholarships/financial assistance | No |
| Indicative course fees - stand alone LLB | Australian Students - HECS International - $18,500 |
| Indicative course fees - combined degree including LLB | Australian Students - HECS International - $18,500 |
| Indicative course fees - JD | N/A |
| Course fees - indicative domestic fee for full masters degree | Fee waiver |
| Course fees - indicative international fee for full masters degree | $18,000 |
| Course fees - indicative fee for full PhD (international) | $18,000 |
Admission |
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| Basic undergrad requirements | Based on academic history and potential for successful tertiary study |
| Basic postgrad requirements | Based on recent academic results, relevant work experience and potential for successful study in law |
| Basic postgrad research requirements | Completion of a relevant degree, usually an LLB, at the Level of Honours 2A or equivalent |
| Australian undergrad deadline | 21 Dec |
| International undergrad deadline | No fixed date |
| Australian postgrad deadline | No fixed date |
| International postgrad deadline | No fixed date |
| Australian postgrad research deadline | No fixed date |
| International postgrad research deadline | No fixed date |
| Course commencement date | February and August |
| Undergrad admission enquiries and handbook info | http://www.jcu.edu.au |
| Postgrad admission enquiries and handbook info | http://www.jcu.edu.au |
Other Information |
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| Can I do a summer term and reduce the length of the course? | No |
| International students admitted? | Yes |
| Are there English assistance programs? | Yes |
| Can I study for a stand alone LLB direct from school? | Yes |
| Semesters per year | 2 |
| Average annual LLB intake | 180 |
| Are undergrad tutorials offered/standard size | Yes |
| Legal skills program | No |
| Graduate employment assistance | No |
*Fees are indicative only - please check with the institution
