Key information
Duration
- Full-time - 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 - Apply before Oct 2026, International (estimated deadline)
Language
English
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 51
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
90 SCH (90-96)
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Lynchburg, United States
Disciplines
Legal Studies
Overview
As a student in the Juris Doctor - Family and Juvenile Law concentration at Liberty University, you'll be prepared to:
- Defend children who find themselves in trouble with the law
- Represent all parties involved in a divorce
- Help place children in adoptive homes
- Prosecute those who abuse children
You'll not only learn the substantive law needed to represent these children and families, but you'll get to explore these issues from a distinctively Christian perspective. We will teach you how to minister to hurting families and bring hope to those who often have no hope.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Adoption Law
- Child Abuse and the Law
- Children and the Law Seminar
- Family Law
- Contracts
- Torts
- Property
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
Other requirements
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
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 60,225 AUD / year (≈ 43,150 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 60,225 AUD / year (≈ 43,150 USD / year)
- In-State: 60,225 AUD / year (≈ 43,150 USD / year)
Living costs
Lynchburg, United States - 1,315-2,149 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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