JD subjects

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Last updated: 04 Sep 2026 9:11am.

JD intensively offered compulsory subjects

A small range of compulsory JD subjects are available in intensive format. These subjects have capped enrolment capacity.

2026 subjects

Subject Subject code Study period Availability status Available space
Legal TheoryLAWS5003146348 November Subject full
200 / 200
RemediesLAWS5003646348 November Subject full
60 / 60

LAWS50036 Remedies (November) waitlist (2026 only)

Students who miss out on a November enrolment may apply to be added to a waitlist. Students who intend to finish their degree with the November offering of the subject will be prioritised. All submissions will be assessed by Law ASO and the Assistant Dean, ranked in order of need. The ASO will enrol the top-ranked student/s as and when spaces in LAWS50036 Remedies (November) become available.

Submit a waitlist request

JD electives

Students can choose from an extensive selection of electives each year, including a range of enrichment opportunities and electives from the Melbourne Law Masters program.

Please note:

  • Waitlists are not maintained for JD quota electives and quotas cannot be exceeded.
  • If the last date to self-enrol has passed and a space is available for enrolment, please submit an Enrolment Assistance Form and you will be notified if your enrolment is approved.
  • Subjects will be removed from this list once enrolment is no longer possible.

2026 subjects

Subject Subject code Study period Availability statusEnrolments
Copyright and DesignsLAWS9007446362 December Subject full
40 / 40
NegotiationsLAWS5013146355 November Subject full
25 / 25
World Trade Organisation LawLAWS5010946350 November Yes - self-enrol
34 / 64

JD application-based enrichment electives

A number of experiential subjects are available to JD students each year. All enrichment electives are application-based (i.e. no self-enrolment available). Application deadlines will be announced via JD Community announcement and posted on the application-based enrichment subjects page (LMS).

Internships and clinics

Global and interstate opportunities

Other application-based enrichment electives

JD MLM electives

JD students may take up to 25 credit points of MLM electives from the approved list during their course. 2026 MLM electives will be open to JD students for self-enrolment from 12:00am Friday 23 January 2026. Students who self-enrol into an MLM elective before this time will be withdrawn from the subject.

JD students should confirm, via the subject's Handbook, that the teaching dates and assessment due dates of their preferred MLM elective does not result in a clash with their JD commitments, as well as confirming that they meet any subject prerequisites before attempting enrolment.

Note: Most MLM electives are delivered intensively from 9am to 4pm each day over five consecutive days and all subjects have a 75% attendance hurdle requirement. Any overlap or clash between the assessment or teaching dates of an enrolled MLM elective and any JD enrolment will not constitute grounds for special consideration.

Last self-enrolment dates and enrolling

If an MLM subject has available space but the last self-enrolment date has lapsed, you can use the below form to request that the ASO manually enrol you. Further guidance can be found on the application form.

Submit a manual enrolment request

JD MLM elective enrolment guidelines

  • For 2026 subject offerings: Law ASO will withdraw students from JD MLM electives who self-enrol prior to Friday 23 January 2026.
  • First year JD students are not permitted MLM enrolments.
  • Self-enrolment is only permitted into approved MLM electives. Requests for enrolment into non-approved electives will not be considered.
  • Please contact Law ASO for enrolment assistance. Do not submit an Enrolment Assistance Form.

Approved 2026 JD MLM electives

Subject Subject code Start date Study mode Availability status Enrolments
Avoid and Manage Construction DisputesLAWS70245 13325 Nov 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
Bargaining at WorkLAWS70135 12918 Nov 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
Capital Gains Tax: Problems in PracticeLAWS70081 10507 Oct 26 Online Yes - self-enrol
25 / 30
CartelsLAWS90064 10712 Oct 26 Online Subject full
30 / 30
Clean Energy Projects Law and RegulationLAWS90267 10123 Sep 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
Commercial Insurance LawLAWS90337 12409 Nov 26 On Campus Yes - self-enrol
23 / 30
Comparative Constitutional Law in AsiaLAWS90292 10914 Oct 26 On Campus Yes - self-enrol
16 / 30
Digital TradeLAWS90126 10230 Sep 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
Employment Contract LawLAWS70200 11321 Oct 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
Executive Branch in Theory and PracticeLAWS90338 10405 Oct 26 On Campus Yes - self-enrol
24 / 25
Gender and Health LawLAWS90271 13425 Nov 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
Global Crises and International LawLAWS90349 13018 Nov 26 On Campus Yes - self-enrol
15 / 30
Global Perspectives on Construction LawLAWS70450 11904 Nov 26 On Campus Yes - self-enrol
16 / 30
Human Rights and TerrorismLAWS70091 12004 Nov 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
Indigenous Rights in Global ContextLAWS90127 11014 Oct 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
Institutional Abuse and Legal RedressLAWS90153 10812 Oct 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
Intellectual Property Protection in AsiaLAWS90298 13602 Dec 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
International Business TransactionsLAWS70392 11828 Oct 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
International Commercial ArbitrationLAWS70121 13118 Nov 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
International Criminal LawLAWS70033 13702 Dec 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
International Investment Law and ArbitrationLAWS70304 09916 Sep 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
International Issues in Intellectual PropertyLAWS70242 13525 Nov 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
International Law and Children's RightsLAWS70120 11114 Oct 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
International Law and GeopoliticsLAWS90023 12104 Nov 26 On Campus Yes - self-enrol
28 / 30
International Law and RelationsLAWS70455 14009 Dec 26 On Campus Yes - self-enrol
23 / 30
International Law and the Use of ForceLAWS70078 11421 Oct 26 On Campus Yes - self-enrol
18 / 30
International Tax: Advanced topicsLAWS90017 10607 Oct 26 On Campus Yes - self-enrol
17 / 30
Law and Global HealthLAWS70151 11626 Oct 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
Law of Construction Delay and DisruptionLAWS90208 11212 Oct 26 On Campus Subject full
10 / 10
Law of Export Controls & Trade SanctionsLAWS90288 12509 Nov 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
Law of the SeaLAWS70398 09607 Sep 26 On Campus Submit enrolment request
27 / 30
Medical EthicsLAWS70259 14114 Dec 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
New Media and CommunicationsLAWS70182 10016 Sep 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
Payment Matters in Construction ProjectsLAWS70239 11726 Oct 26 On Campus Yes - self-enrol
29 / 30
Privacy LawLAWS70082 09707 Sep 26 On Campus Submit enrolment request
28 / 30
Private Law and GovernmentLAWS90103 10330 Sep 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30
Residential Construction LawLAWS70329 12609 Nov 26 On Campus Yes - self-enrol
22 / 30
Tax AdministrationLAWS90130 12811 Nov 26 On Campus Yes - self-enrol
17 / 30
Traditional Knowledge, Biodiversity & IPLAWS90325 11521 Oct 26 On Campus Yes - self-enrol
24 / 30
Water Law & Natural Resources ManagementLAWS70185 12304 Nov 26 On Campus Yes - self-enrol
23 / 30
WTO Law and Dispute SettlementLAWS70322 14214 Dec 26 On Campus Subject full
30 / 30