Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 36 months
- Starting January 2027: Apply before Oct 2026 (International)
- Starting August 2027: Apply before Mar 2027 (International)
- Language: English
- Credits: 90 SCH
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Lynchburg, United States
- Disciplines: Legal Studies
Overview
In the Juris Doctor - Advocacy from Liberty University the courses will give you a broad background in pretrial and discovery, advocacy, and alternative dispute resolution.
You may focus in trial advocacy, appellate advocacy, or both. Additionally, you will learn the legal theory necessary to make critical decisions regarding the legal landscape in which you will represent clients.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Contracts
- Torts
- Property
- Civil Procedure
- Legal Methods
- Constitutional Law
- Evidence
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements: We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements:
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 51
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements:
- To be admitted to Liberty’s J.D. program, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education.
- Register and apply online through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). Complete each section of the Application for Admission, which includes your Personal Profile Statement.
- To apply, you must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS).
- One letter of recommendation is required, addressing your academic performance and abilities, preferably from a faculty advisor or professor in your major field of study. If you have been out of school for several years or have served in the military, a letter from an employer or commanding officer is appropriate.
- Applicants are encouraged to submit a current résumé with the Application for Admission form.
Fees and Funding
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 60,701 AUD / year (≈ 43,150 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 60,701 AUD / year (≈ 43,150 USD / year)
- In-State: 60,701 AUD / year (≈ 43,150 USD / year)
Living costs in Lynchburg, United States: 1,325-2,166 AUD / month
