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    Juris Doctor

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    19

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Professional Doctorate

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    068850G

    Campuses

    Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 57,500  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Juris Doctor

    About

    The UNSW Juris Doctor (JD) is a distinctive postgraduate degree that provides the basis for admission to legal practice in Australia, as well as a wide range of careers in government, business, legal and social policy and international relations. You might be asking yourself what is a Juris Doctor? What does a JD mean? Can I become a lawyer? Yes! We have written all about what is a Juris Doctor and how it will help you launch your career in law.

    The UNSW Juris Doctor is the most flexible postgraduate legal training of all Go8 universities, offering a customisable combination of face-to-face and online learning for students with the option to complete up to half of weekly lectures online. You’ll have the ability to study part-time and quickly turn up or down your study load term to term, allowing you to shape your timetable to suit your priorities outside of university.

    The Juris Doctor offers a pathway to become a legal practitioner for graduates of disciplines other than law, or those with an undergraduate degree in law from an overseas institution.

    Our world-class researchers and teachers are leading critical debate in some of today’s greatest challenges, bringing the Faculty’s founding ethos and commitment to justice to their teaching. You’ll be part of a cohort of students who are engaged with social justice initiatives and driven to be the next leaders in legal practice.

    To learn more about potential pathways to a career in Law, read our blog: How to Become a Lawyer.

    You’ll set yourself apart with a degree from UNSW Law & Justice, ranked 1st in Sydney and 12th globally*. Benefit from Juris Doctor-only classes throughout the compulsory component of the degree to enable you to establish a strong collegial network with classmates from various backgrounds and experiences. You’ll be encouraged to explore global perspectives and legal systems through international exchange at leading law schools around the world.

    • Graduate career-ready with our in-house careers service, dedicated to our students and alumni. The service includes a jobs board and a range of resources, presentations and workshops to maximise your employability.
    • Access partial remote, online learning, assisting those who have family and work commitments.
    • Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) and full-fee places are available for Domestic students.
    • Our curriculum sets the benchmark for a progressive, student-focused legal education. Informed by the changing legal landscape, our program incorporates a global outlook and prioritises experiential learning to create highly skilled, sought-after graduates.

    *QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry into the UNSW JD is based on academic merit. Students must have completed a tertiary qualification at Bachelor level in a discipline other than law, or a degree in law from an overseas institution.

    International Students

    The UNSW JD is open to international applicants who have completed or are about to complete a bachelor's degree in any discipline. Those who have a degree in law from a different legal system may also apply for the UNSW JD. To be eligible, you generally need to have achieved an overall average of 70% or higher as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Calculator. You may also be eligible for advanced standing.

    International applicants who have completed a tertiary qualification at Masters or PhD level in a discipline other than law or law from a different legal system, and have achieved an overall average of 70% may be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

    Please note: Applicants from non-211 Chinese Universities interested in studying this program must achieve a minimum overall average of 84 in their current university’s grading system. This is equivalent to an 80% scaled average using the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Score Calculator.”

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Law & Justice

    7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
    • Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Bachelor of Laws: 7 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest)

     

    7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

     

     

    7.0 overall (min 7.0 in writing, 6.5 in other subtests)

     

    Career

    Future careers

    A Juris Doctor degree can take you just about anywhere in the legal sector. When you study at Sydney's #1 Law faculty*, where excellence is achieved through hands-on experience, you’ll be equipped to tackle tomorrow’s big challenges. Ranked 25 globally for employment outcomes**, your future employers will immediately recognise UNSW as a top place to study law.

    Graduates of the UNSW Juris Doctor have a broad range of career options after university. You'll be equipped to enter the legal profession or pursue a career in a range of industries that benefit from the skills you’ll learn in the Juris Doctor, including law firms, business, media, the arts, science, education, engineering, government and the not-for-profit sector, and many more.

    *QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024

    **QS World University Rankings, 2024

    End-to-end Legal Education at UNSW

    Our interactive educational approach immerses you in the real-world practice of law and justice, we shape sharp minds through the exploration of complex ideas, and our faculty is underpinned by an ethos of justice for all.​

    Upon completing a Juris Doctor, you’ll take a step towards becoming a lawyer, followed by Practical Legal Training (PLT). All law graduates in Australia must complete PLT to practise as a lawyer. UNSW’s PLT is the Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (GDLPP), so you can graduate from one place with all the qualifications you need to launch your legal career. You will also have the option to complete your PLT whilst finishing your degree with the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) early start rule.

    Becoming a Legal Practitioner

    Study

    Step 1 – Complete Tertiary Qualification UNSW Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor (JD).

    Step 2 – Practical Legal Training – UNSW PLT (20 weeks of coursework and workplace experience)

    Practice

    Step 3 – Admission to Legal Practice – Apply to the Supreme Court for Admission

    Step 4 – Practising Certificate (2 years) – Supervised legal practice

    Step 5 – You’re a Solicitor

    For more information on the pathways to becoming a legal professional, visit UNSW Practical Legal Training.

    Accreditation

    This program is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board and satisfies academic requirements for admission to legal practice.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 57,500 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
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