Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2013
Any
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
16
Program code
7506
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor of seven years standing OR Master of Laws of four years standing OR PhD in law.
Fees for Australian students
Australian students (including Australian citizens or permanent residents and New Zealand citizens) are currently exempt from paying tuition fees for Doctor of Laws (LLD) studies.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2013
Any
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
16
Program code
7506
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor of seven years standing OR Master of Laws of four years standing OR PhD in law.
CRICOS Code: 037377F
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy). View the English proficiency policy.
Fees for International students
Tuition fees do not apply to Higher Doctorates; however an examination fee may apply.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through School of Law.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Doctor of Laws?
As the highest academic award in law, the LLD is designed to give formal public recognition to legal scholars who have made outstanding contributions to legal science.
What you can study
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor of seven years standing OR Master of Laws of four years standing OR PhD in law.
Additional application information
Application information and requirements are outlined in the program rules.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor of seven years standing OR Master of Laws of four years standing OR PhD in law.
Additional application requirements
Application information and requirements are outlined in the program rules.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 037377F
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy). View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through School of Law.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Australian students (including Australian citizens or permanent residents and New Zealand citizens) are
currently exempt from paying tuition fees for Doctor of Laws (LLD) studies.
Fees for International students
Tuition fees do not apply to Higher Doctorates; however an examination fee may apply.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Doctor of Laws
Careers
Graduates of postgraduate law programs generally work as specialists within the legal profession.
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Doctor of Laws
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student shall submit evidence of scholarship and original research. The material submitted must constitute an original and distinguished contribution to some branch of legal knowledge. To this end the student shall submit as prime evidence published contributions to legal knowledge. Relevant unpublished contributions to legal knowledge may be offered in support. The eligibility for the degree is assessed on the basis of their published scholarly writings, which in quality and magnitude are expected to surpass the level required for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Refer to LLD rules for further information.
