Melbourne Law School Supported Place Fee Relief for JD Students (2026)
The Melbourne Law School Supported Place is a major financial benefit for domestic students entering the Juris Doctor program in 2026. This fee-remission initiative reduces full-fee tuition to the equivalent of a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), significantly lowering the cost of a Melbourne JD without requiring a separate application.
What Is the Supported Place?
The Supported Place is a fee-remission scholarship provided to domestic JD students. It is automatically awarded with your Melbourne JD offer and applies across the full three-year duration of the program.
Key Features:
Tuition fee remission granted upon admission
Reduces full-fee tuition to CSP-equivalent student contributions
Applied annually throughout the three-year degree
Eligible students may still defer payments using FEE-HELP
No separate application required
Why the Supported Place Matters
The Supported Place offers substantial financial relief and broadens access to legal education for high-achieving students.
Benefits include:
Savings of up to $90,000 over the degree
Reduced financial pressure for domestic applicants
Support for equity pathways such as Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)
Eligibility Criteria
You are eligible if you meet the following requirements:
Domestic applicant (Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen)
Offered a place in the Melbourne JD program
No additional scholarship application required
Eligibility is determined during the standard scholarship round associated with JD offers.
Application and Offer Timeline
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| JD Application Period | July–August (mid-year round) |
| Supported Place Notification | Late November |
| Fee Remission Applied | Start of each academic year |
| Enrolment Deadline | February (intake year) |
Domestic students receive confirmation of their Supported Place status when they receive their JD offer.
How It Appears on Your Fee Statement
The Supported Place scholarship is displayed as a fee remission under the “Scholarship/Sponsorship” section of your fee statement. Your total payable amount will reflect CSP-equivalent tuition.
It is common for the remission to appear later in the year; students can contact Stop 1 if discrepancies occur.
Additional Financial Support at Melbourne Law School
Domestic and international JD students may access further financial assistance, including:
Law Success Bursary: Up to $2,500 for final-year students experiencing hardship
Mobility Funding: $1,500+ for study abroad, exchanges, or internships
Law Students’ Society Scholarships: $5,000 awards based on financial need
Master’s students may also be eligible for Indigenous bursaries and employment law awards.
FAQs
1. Do I need to apply separately for the Supported Place?
No. It is automatically assessed and awarded when you receive your JD offer.
2. Can I defer fees using HELP?
Yes. After the remission is applied, eligible students may use FEE-HELP to defer their fees.
3. What happens if I defer my JD admission?
Deferring your JD offer generally means the Supported Place does not carry over. You may be reassessed in the next available intake.
Final Thoughts
The Melbourne Law School Supported Place is one of the most impactful financial aid opportunities for domestic JD students, offering significant savings and improving access to a world-class legal education. Students planning to apply for the 2026 intake should submit their JD application between July and August and expect scholarship notifications in November.
Key Links:
For official guidelines, visit the scholarship office page.