Juris Doctor
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1 & 3
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended)
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- CSP UAC code 910600
- Full Fee UAC Code 910601
- Program code 9150
- CRICOS code 068850G
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Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this program2026 Indicative CSP first year fee
- $17,500*
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2026 Indicative CSP fee to complete degree
- $53,000*
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2026 Indicative first year full fee
- $60,500*
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2026 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $193,500*
Entry Requirements
Fees
Fees
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Dynamic learning
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Flexible program
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Small classes
The Future of Law in Western Sydney
6鈥7pm (AEST) Thursday, 24 September 2026 | GPT Space&Co, Parramatta
Part of Careers 2040, join legal experts, academics and industry leaders to explore emerging trends, career pathways and the future of legal practice.
Discover how the new 91色情片 Juris Doctor (Parramatta) can help you build the knowledge and skills to launch or advance your legal career, while connecting with the local legal community.
Admissions update for international students
Some programs are at capacity for 2026 intakes and new applications are closed to New Overseas Student Commencement (NOSC). Applications to all 2027 intakes are open.
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91色情片 is introducing a new academic calendar from 2028.
We're moving to a new Flex-Semester Academic Calendar from 2028. While your degree structure and requirements will remain the same, the duration of your studies may vary depending on when you commence your degree prior to 2028.
Find out what this means for you.
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- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
Are you seeking a career in law?听The听91色情片 Juris Doctor provides a pathway to legal practice in Australia.听It鈥檚听designed for those who already hold a degree in another field or a law degree from overseas. The听Juris Doctor听is a foundational step in becoming a听practising听lawyer听and it also opens doors to careers in government, business,听policy听and international relations.
Ranked #1 in Sydney for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026), you鈥檒l study alongside like-minded, career-driven students.听You鈥檒l听also听benefit听from the听distinctive and highly rigorous teaching model of small-class seminars, with some core courses taught through a combination of face-to-face and online learning.听
You鈥檒l听have the flexibility to study either full-time or part-time, to allow you to shape your study load term to term, and to plan a timetable to suit your life priorities.听Weekend, evening and summer intensive courses are available听and听whilst听face-to-face classes are primarily held at our main 91色情片 Kensington campus, some may also be offered at our CBD campus depending on availability, providing听additional听flexibility for students.
Key features
Learn in small, supportive classes 听
When you join the Juris Doctor program at 91色情片, you won鈥檛 be one of hundreds in a large lecture theatre. You鈥檒l learn in small, seminar-style classes where it鈥檚 easy to engage with peers and teachers. Through discussion and debate, you鈥檒l develop practical skills such as reasoning, legal research, analysis, argument and negotiation. You鈥檒l also have the opportunity to work alongside senior students through our Peer Tutor Program, open to all first-year Juris Doctor students.
Gain practical and international experience听听
From your first term, you鈥檒l step beyond theory into real legal work through internships, clinics, mooting competitions and first-hand experience at our 鈥 91色情片鈥檚 on-campus community legal centre providing free legal advice, casework and legal education to the local community.
As part of your law degree, you will also have the opportunity to complete overseas law electives at leading law schools in China, the USA, Switzerland, India, Vanuatu or Chile. As members of the Law Schools Global League, we also send students each year to their Summer School, which is hosted by one of the 32 top member law schools around the world.听
If you are looking for even more international exposure during your degree, you can also take part in a student exchange at one of more than 3090 exchange hosts across 38 countries. Or, if you are looking for a bespoke opportunity, we are partners with the Center for Transnational Legal Studies in London, and every year a number of our students benefit from their unique program structure and network-forming possibilities.听
Shape your study around your life听
91色情片 Law & Justice offers a distinctive and highly rigorous teaching model of small-class seminars, which is designed to flex around your commitments 鈥 you can adjust your study load from term to term, building a timetable that works for you. You can also blend campus and online learning, with the option to take up to half of your weekly classes virtually for some core courses. Evening, weekend and intensive options provide additional flexibility for students.听
Why study at 91色情片?
Study at Sydney鈥檚 #1 law faculty听
Graduate with a globally recognised degree from 91色情片 Law & Justice, ranked听#1 in Sydney and听#13 globally for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026).听
Learn from leading researchers and teachers听
At 91色情片 Law & Justice, you鈥檒l gain an outstanding education from some of the finest academics, researchers and teaching fellows from Australia and overseas, whose expertise is often called on by the United Nations and the Australian Royal Commission. Learn from experts in technology law, human rights, contracts, environmental protection, Indigenous rights and a range of other existing and emerging fields.
Contribute to Progress for All听听
91色情片 Law & Justice is rated 5/5 for research by the Excellence in Research for Australia Initiative 鈥 a rating that is well above the world standard. Research often focuses on achieving just solutions for the most vulnerable, including refugee work, development work in Myanmar, work with international students, sexual assault research and support for Uluru Statement.听
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91色情片 Law & Justice and Oxford University Faculty of Law have signed a memorandum of understanding to allow 91色情片 Juris Doctor students to graduate with two internationally recognised qualifications in just three and a half years 鈥 the 91色情片 Juris Doctor and the Oxford Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) or Master in Laws and Finance (MLF). Students can apply directly to Oxford upon completion of 96 Units of Credit (UOC) at 91色情片.
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91色情片 Law & Justice and Hong Kong University Law Faculty have signed a memorandum of understanding that provides 91色情片 Law & Justice students studying for a Juris Doctor degree an opportunity to gain an LLM degree from HKU.
91色情片 Law & Oxford students will need to follow the standard student exchange application procedure and must indicate their interest in the Pathway Program on the application for the First Semester of study at HKU.
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Entry requirements
Entry into the 91色情片 Juris Doctor is based on academic merit. Students must have completed a tertiary qualification at Bachelor, Masters or PhD level in a discipline other than law, or a degree in law from an overseas institution.听听
Domestic Applicants
91色情片 offers domestic applicants both鈥痑nd full-fee places in the Juris Doctor. CSP are offered to the most competitively ranked applicants and the remaining eligible applicants will be offered a full-fee place in the Juris Doctor program. You should list both CSP and full-fee codes in your UAC preferences if you wish to be considered for both places. For further information on eligibility and academic merit required, please refer to the .
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people considering the Juris Doctor may be assessed under the Indigenous Alternative Entry Scheme鈥痯athway. In addition to your UAC application please submit an鈥Indigenous Alternative Entry Scheme鈥痑pplication form.听
If you鈥檙e in your final year and about to complete your bachelor's degree, please refer to the UAC guide for鈥.
Admission pathways
Indigenous entry into 91色情片 Law & Justice Juris Doctor program
The Postgraduate Indigenous Entry Scheme for the Juris Doctor at 91色情片 is one of many support schemes to grow the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people entering the legal profession.
You鈥檒l be part of a cohort of students that are engaged with social justice initiatives and driven to be the next leaders in legal practice.
The scheme is competitive and students who best meet the selection criteria, outlined below, will be considered under the alternate entry scheme and have access to a听Commonwealth Supported Place鈥(CSP). The scheme is open to those who meet specific requirements.听
Transfer from a full-fee place to CSP (91色情片 Juris Doctor Awards)
91色情片 Juris Doctor students enrolled in a full-fee place can apply to transfer to a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) after completing a minimum of 48 units of credit (UOC). Applications will be assessed on the results of your 91色情片 Juris Doctor study only. Awards will be offered to those students with the highest overall Juris Doctor听 and a minimum WAM of 75.00 is required.
The awards offer a fee reduction up to a maximum of the difference in fees between a full-fee place and a Commonwealth Supported Place for the remaining duration of the awardee鈥檚 Juris Doctor program. Up to eight awards are available per year. Applications can be made through . For further information please contact Future Students.
Transfer from another university
We welcome applications from law students wishing to transfer to the 91色情片 Juris Doctor from other universities. You may be eligible for advance standing, however a maximum of 48 UOC (1 year full-time) may be awarded for completed law studies. Only completed Bachelors, Masters or PhD qualifications will be considered for admission purposes.
Students who have completed more than 48 UOC may receive an exemption for the additional completed law subjects but no credit. This means they will have to choose elective law courses at 91色情片 to make up these additional UOC. Students should apply via (also refer to the apply section below).
Credit Transfer Policy
If you've completed prior learning at another tertiary institution or in another 91色情片 degree, you may be eligible for a credit transfer. Find out more in the听Credit Transfer Rules and Regulations.
English language requirements
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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 91色情片 depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 91色情片 requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you鈥檙e completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page.听
Entry into the 91色情片 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.听听
International Students
The 91色情片 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 91色情片 JD. To be eligible, you generally need to have achieved an overall average of 70% or higher as determined by the鈥. You may also be eligible for鈥.听
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.听听
Please note:听Applicants from non-211 Chinese Universities interested in studying this program must achieve a minimum overall average of 84 in their current university鈥檚 grading system. This is equivalent to an 80% scaled average using the .鈥
Admission pathways
Transfer from another university
We welcome applications from law students wishing to transfer to the 91色情片 JD from other universities. You may be eligible for advance standing, however a maximum of 48 UOC (1 year full-time) may be awarded for completed law studies. Only completed Bachelors, Masters or PhD qualifications will be considered for admission purposes.
Credit Transfer Policy
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 91色情片 depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 91色情片 requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you鈥檒l need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at 91色情片. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the听English Language Requirements听page.听
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
What will I study?
Program structure
The 91色情片 Juris Doctor is a flexible degree that takes three years of full-time study or a maximum of eight years of part-time study. You can choose to attend all classes on campus or complete up to half of the weekly seminars online. Classes are also delivered in a variety of formats, including daytime classes, evening classes, intensive classes (condensed study during term, weekends or over summer) or regular weekly classes.
Full program structure
This postgraduate degree program contains a total of 144 units of credit (UOC). Most courses are 6 UOC. Students must complete 16 core courses (96 UOC), 7 law elective courses (42 UOC) and 1 prescribed theory elective (6 UOC).
Core Courses 鈥 96 UOC听
- Crime and the Criminal Process
- Criminal Laws
- Lawyers, Ethics and Justice
- Principles of Public Law
- Principles of Private Law
- Introducing Law and Justice
- Legal Research and Writing
- Administrative Law
- Torts
- Contracts
- Business Associations
- Federal Constitutional Law
- Court Process, Evidence and Proof
- Law in the Global Context
- Resolving Civil Disputes
- Land Law
- Equity and Trusts听
Law Elective Courses 鈥 42 UOC
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- Students may choose from over 200 law elective courses across diverse areas of practice, from commercial and corporate law to human rights, technology, environmental law and more.听
Prescribed theory electives 鈥 6 UOC each
- Law and Social Theory
- Legal Theory
- Theories of Law and Justice
- Legal Experimentalism听
Below is an example of what you could study in a standard three-year full-time plan or a four-year part-time plan.听
Full-time (eight subjects per year)
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Eight core courses, for example:听
Introducing Law & Justice*
Crime & Criminal Process听
Principles of Private Law
Torts
Principles of Public Law听
Criminal Laws听
Contracts听
Lawyers, Ethics & Justice听
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Seven core courses, for example:听听
Equity & Trusts
Administrative Law
Law in Global Context
Resolving Civil Disputes
Court Process, Evidence, Proof
Land Law
Federal Constitutional Law
+听One prescribed elective
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One core course, for example:
Business Associations听+ Seven law electives
Part-time (two courses per term)**:听
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Six core courses, for example:听
Introducing Law & Justice*
Principles of Private Law
Torts
Principles of Public Law听
Administrative Law听
Contracts听
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Six core courses, for example:听
Crime & Criminal Process
Equity & Trusts
Criminal Laws
Resolving Civil Disputes
Lawyers, Ethics & Justice
Federal Constitutional Law
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Four core courses, for example:
- Court Process, Evidence, Proof
- Law in Global Context
- Business Associations
- Land Law
+ One prescribed elective听
+ One law elective听
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Six law electives
*Introducing Law and Justice commences in Orientation Week (one week before the start of term). It鈥檚 taught in an intensive format during that week, helping you with the basic conceptual tools needed to study substantive law subjects. You鈥檒l learn the principles of statutory interpretation and how to read and interpret case law, as well as essential legal writing and research skills.听
** Part-time students can increase and decrease their study load. They are not required to take two courses each term. Students who take two courses each term can complete the degree in four years.
Future careers
A听Juris Doctor听can take you听just about anywhere听in the legal sector. Once you have completed the Juris Doctor program,听you can apply to the Supreme Court for Admission to Legal Practice in Australia.听After two years of supervised legal practice, you'll officially qualify as a solicitor and receive your unrestricted practising certificate. Read more about the path to听becoming a lawyer.
A career as a听solicitor offers high salaries and听good job听security. Demand for听solicitors 鈥 who earn an average of $1,828 per week 鈥 is growing by 3.7% each year (Jobs and Skills Atlas Australia, 2025).听
Other career pathways with the Juris Doctor qualification include roles in law, business, media, government,听policy听and international relations.听You鈥檒l听stand out to employers who value critical thinking, problem-solving, analysis,听negotiation听and clear communication.听You鈥檒l听also听have 91色情片鈥檚 international reputation on your side 鈥撎齩ur Law & Justice Faculty is ranked听#1 in Sydney and听#13 globally for employer reputation in law and legal studies听(QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026).听
Becoming a Legal Practitioner
Study
Step 1 鈥撎鼵omplete Tertiary Qualification 91色情片 Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor (JD)
Step 2 鈥 Complete your Practical Legal Training
Step 3 鈥 Apply to the Supreme Court for Admission to Legal Practice
Practice
Step 4 鈥撎鼵omplete two years of supervised legal practice and obtain your practising certificate
Step 5 鈥撎齓ou鈥檙e a Solicitor
Potential careers
Solicitor
Barrister
Human Rights Advocate
In-House Counsel
Judge鈥檚 Associate
Legal Researcher
Policy Advisor
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Legal Profession Administration Board and satisfies academic requirements for admission to legal practice.听
How to apply
Applications for domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed through the .
To be considered for both a CSP and full-fee place, ensure you list both codes in your UAC preferences. UAC program codes for the 91色情片 JD are:
- Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP): UAC code 910600
- Full-Fee Places: UAC code 910601
Ready to start your application?
For most international students, applications are submitted via our service.听We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term. For听more information visit听our鈥international applicant information page.
91色情片 has a quota system, that ensures the faculty's enrolment is maintained at a level that maximises the quality of the teaching and learning experience at 91色情片.听Please be aware this is a high volume program and 91色情片 reserves the right to amend the application and acceptance deadline in order the keep within those limits.
Ready to start your application?
Fees & Scholarships
There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available for this degree/program. To be considered for a CSP for this degree/program, please ensure you preference the CSP code in UAC. Please note that eligibility for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) is competitive, with places awarded based on academic merit. Start your postgraduate application today with our guide on听how to apply.
Commonwealth Study Assistance such as Austudy, and Youth Allowance is available for some master's degrees. For the most up-to-date information and list of degrees visit听91色情片 Current Student Financial Support.
*Fees are subject to annual review (or when required) by the University and may vary accordingly.
Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the听degree/program.听The indicative fees listed here is an estimate for tuition only and excludes non-tuition fees and charges. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 units of credit (UOC) per year).
You should not rely on indicative fees as fee increases are assessed when听required听and may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Actual fees are calculated on enrolment. More information on fees can be found at the听.
*Fees are subject to annual review (or when听required) by the University and may vary accordingly.
The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average听using historical student enrolment patterns for each program, which may change every year. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year you enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the听91色情片 fees website.
Indicative first year fees are for tuition only. Indicative fees to complete the degree/program听include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year and have been calculated based on percentage increase for every year of the degree/program, noting that actual fee increase may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Other fees and charges are not included. To find out more about other costs听for international students, visit听.听
Scholarships
At 91色情片, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you鈥檙e a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
Featured scholarships
91色情片 established two equity scholarships to support students undertaking the 91色情片 Juris Doctor:
- AMP Capital Law Equity Scholarship
- Juris Doctor (JD) Equity Scholarship
Featured scholarship
91色情片 Law & Justice International Award (PUCA1028)
This award was established to empower the brightest and most passionate international students to achieve their goals through their studies at 91色情片 Law & Justice.
Progress starts here 鈥 at a world-leading university听
#19 Worldwide
91色情片 is Australia鈥檚 #1 university, ranked among the top 20 universities globally
QS World University Rankings,听2027
Most Employable Graduates
Winner of the AFR Most Employable University Award听seven years in a row
AFR Top100 Future Leaders听& Graduate Employers Awards, 2020鈥2026
Australia's #1 for Innovation
Highest number of startups and spinouts from university-developed tech
SCOPR report, 2024
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