PhDLaw
Doctor of Philosophy - Law
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Doctor of Philosophy in Law at the University of Melbourne gives doctoral candidates outstanding research training at Australia's leading law school, supported by an experienced supervisor and Advisory Committee. Candidates produce a thesis demonstrating authority in their field, a thorough grasp of relevant methodology, and the potential to change legal understanding and practice.
Melbourne Law School is ranked first in Australia and eighth globally, home to internationally recognised scholars. Graduates pursue careers in academia, research leadership and legal scholarship.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
SolicitorANZSCO 271311
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, but a positive skills assessment is not the same as being able to practise. You must first be admitted to an Australian state legal profession, which for an overseas or JD graduate means passing the assessed academic subjects, completing Practical Legal Training, and being admitted by the state Supreme Court, before the occupation is realistically usable for a visa.
Assessed by VETASSESS
BarristerANZSCO 271111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. As with Solicitor, a positive skills assessment is not the same as being able to practise: you must be admitted to the bar in an Australian state or territory before the occupation is realistically usable for a visa. Assessed by the state or territory Legal Admissions Authority, not VETASSESS.
Assessed by State or Territory Legal Admissions Authority
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
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