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.
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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