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Units indexed by faculty Doctor of Juridical ScienceCourse code: 3380 + Course abbreviation: SJD + 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 8 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThe Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) is a professional doctorate program that differs from the traditional PhD in that it combines academic research with coursework. The program is suited to those who wish to either pursue an academic career or a major academic study project such as in an area of law reform, or develop policy or theoretical perspectives in an area where they have recognised expertise. Entry requirementsTo be eligible for admission, candidates require a Bachelor of Laws with honours 1 or 2A, or completion of four coursework units from the Monash law masters program (a distinction average must be obtained overall including individual research assignments submitted within the units, which then count towards the degree). Course structureStudents are required to complete four coursework units from the Master of Laws program at Monash; a compulsory unit (LAW7300) that involves attending seminars on advanced legal research, a 3000- word essay and presentation of the thesis proposal to a review panel; and a thesis of no more than 50,000 words. The requirements for the degree are set out in the Doctoral Information Handbook, available from the Monash Research Graduate School website at www.monash.edu.au/phdschol/docprog/handbook/content.html. Contact detailsInquiries: higher degrees by research coordinator, email research@law.monash.edu.au. Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |