Doctor of Juridical Science Regulations
Made by the Research Graduate School Committee
Version incorporating amendments as at 3 November 2011
1.
Interpretation
In these regulations unless the contrary intention appears "degree" means the degree of Doctor of Juridical Science;
"faculty board" means the faculty board of the Faculty of Law;
"research committee" means the research committee of the Faculty of Law.
2.
Admission to Candidature
An applicant for admission to candidature must 2.1.1
2.1.2
3.
in the university, have 2.1.1.1
qualified for the degree of Bachelor of Laws with a minimum of
honours II division A; or
2.1.1.2
achieved a minimum average level of distinction in four Master of Laws
degree units –or have other qualifications which the Research
Graduate School Committee is satisfied are equivalent or a satisfactory
substitute; and
to the satisfaction of the Research Graduate School Committee, have the high
level of research and writing competence required for the degree.
Study program
3.1
3.2
A study program must consist of 3.1.1
a thesis (75%); and
3.1.2
units (25%).
To satisfy the unit requirement of a study program a candidate must achieve a
minimum average level of distinction in the units in the program.
Doctor of Juridical Science Regulations
4.
Credit
Where the research committee is satisfied that a candidate has completed work
equivalent to particular units in the candidate's study program, the research committee
may, subject to the Doctorate regulations, grant credit to the candidate in respect of
those units.
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