Juris Doctor (Parramatta)
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1 & 3
- Duration
- 3 years
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended)
- Campus
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Other
- Codes
- CSP UAC code 910602
- Full Fee UAC Code 910603
- Program code 9151
- CRICOS code -
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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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#1 law faculty in Sydney
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In Sydney’s second largest law precinct
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Hands-on legal experience
Admissions update for international students
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- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
Located in the heart of Sydney’s second largest law and justice precinct, the Juris Doctor (Parramatta) offers a practical, professionally connected learning environment grounded in real-world legal practice. Surrounded by institutions including Parramatta Local and District Courts, the Federal Circuit and Family Court, and a growing concentration of law firms, barristers’ chambers and legal centres, you’ll study in an environment shaped by real-world legal activity.
RankedÌý#1 in Sydney for legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026), 91É«ÇéƬ prepares you to move beyond theory and into practice. You’ll gain hands-on experience through internships, clinics and mooting competitions.
Key features
Personalised, blended learning tailored to your career
Shape your study experience to fit your professional and personal commitments. Core courses are delivered through a blend of face-to-face evening classes at the new Parramatta campus and online learning, allowing you to study in a way that suits your schedule. Complete the program in as little as three years full-time or take up to eight years part-time.
Located in the heart of Western Sydney
Study in Parramatta, one of Australia’s fastest-growing economic and legal centres, where being immersed in the heart of Western Sydney places you close to the legal networks, industry connections and career opportunities shaping the region’s rapidly evolving legal sector.Ìý
Join a small, diverse cohort
Study in a small cohort designed to foster collaboration, more personalised learning and meaningful engagement. You’ll learn in interactive, seminar-style classes that emphasise discussion, critical thinking and practical application. Working alongside peers from diverse professional and academic backgrounds, you’ll develop essential legal skills including analysis, research, advocacy and negotiation in a highly personalised learning environment.
Why study at 91É«ÇéƬ?
World-class legal education, now in Western SydneyÌý
Study a Juris Doctor from a globally recognised law school,ÌýrankedÌý#1 in Sydney andÌý#13 globally for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026).ÌýNow delivered in Parramatta, you can access a world-class 91É«ÇéƬ education in the heart of Western Sydney.
Learn from leading academics and practitionersÌý
Be taught by leading academics and experienced legal practitioners who bring real-world insight into the classroom. Their expertise ensures your learning is grounded in current legal practice and evolving industry needs. The curriculum spans diverse, career-relevant areas — from Law in the Global Context to Criminal Laws — equipping you with practical skills you can apply across industries and roles.
Drive impact in your career and community
Delivered in the heart of Parramatta, the program recognises the strong and growing student community in Western Sydney, creating more opportunities to study law locally while staying connected to the wider 91É«ÇéƬ experience.
FAQs
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The program is designed for graduates from any discipline who want to pursue a legal career, as well as working professionals seeking to enhance their legal knowledge and decision-making skills. It’s particularly suited to those based in or working in Western Sydney.
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The 91É«ÇéƬ Parramatta campus is located in the heart of Parramatta's CBD at 32 Smith Street, Parramatta, Sydney, Australia.
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Study law at 91É«ÇéƬ in Parramatta and gain a world-class legal education in a career-connected location. Benefit from practical, discussion-based learning in small classes while studying close to one of Australia's largest legal and business precincts. You'll graduate with the knowledge, skills and industry connections to help launch your legal career.
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Studying in Parramatta places you in Sydney’s second-largest legal precinct, close to courts, law firms, government agencies and corporate offices. Throughout the Juris Doctor, you’ll also have access to practical learning opportunities offered through 91É«ÇéƬ Law & Justice, including internships, legal clinics, mooting and practitioner-led teaching, helping you build professional networks and gain real-world insights throughout your degree.
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The Juris Doctor (Parramatta) is primarily delivered at the Parramatta campus, where you’ll complete your core courses. Elective courses, to be selected in the third year of the program, are primarily available at 91É«ÇéƬ Kensington, with a limited number also timetabled across the CBD campus, Parramatta campus and online.
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Both programs offer the same 91É«ÇéƬ Juris Doctor qualification, curriculum and academic standards, with the only difference being location. The Parramatta offering provides the same distinctive 91É«ÇéƬ law student experience as Kensington, with slightly smaller class sizes and access to electives delivered across Kensington, the CBD, Parramatta and online, depending on course selection.
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Entry requirements
Entry into the 91É«ÇéƬ Juris Doctor is based on academic merit. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in a discipline other than law, or a law degree from an overseas institution.
Domestic applicants
91É«ÇéƬ offers both  and full-fee places. CSPs are awarded to the most competitive applicants, with remaining eligible applicants offered full-fee places. To be considered for both, include both options in your UAC preferences.Ìý
If you’re in your final year of study, please refer to the UAC guide for .
Admission pathways
Indigenous entryÌý
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants may be assessed through the Indigenous Entry Scheme. This pathway supports increased participation in the legal profession and provides access to CSP places for eligible candidates. A separate application form is required in addition to your UAC application.
Transfers and creditÌý
Transfer from another university
Transfers into the 91É«ÇéƬ Juris Doctor (Parramatta) will not be available during the program’s first year of delivery in 2027. Ìý
The 91É«ÇéƬ Juris Doctor (Parramatta) is being introduced in stages, with first-year courses rolling out progressively throughout 2027. This phased approach ensures students at Parramatta campus receive the same high-quality learning experience and distinctive small-group education model as those studying at 91É«ÇéƬ’s Kensington campus. As a result, transfers into the program cannot be accommodated in 2027.ÌýÌý
ÌýFrom 2028 applicants currently studying law at another institution may apply to transfer into the 91É«ÇéƬ Juris Doctor (Parramatta). Up to 48 units of credit (equivalent to one year of full-time study) may be granted for completed law studies.
Students with more than 48 units of credit may receive subject exemptions (without additional credit) and will need to complete electives to meet program requirements. Apply via .
Credit transferÌý
You may be eligible for credit for prior study at another institution or within 91É«ÇéƬ. Learn more in the Credit Transfer Rules and Regulations.ÌýÌý
Fee supportÌý
Transfer from a full-fee place to CSP (91É«ÇéƬ Juris Doctor Awards)
91É«ÇéƬ 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 91É«ÇéƬ Juris Doctor study only. Awards will be offered to those students with the highest overall Juris Doctor 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’s Juris Doctor program. Up to eight awards are available per year. Applications can be made through . For further information please contact Future Students.
English language requirements
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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 91É«ÇéƬ depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 91É«ÇéƬ requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you’re 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.Ìý
Entry into the 91É«ÇéƬ JD is based on academic merit. Students must have completed a tertiary qualification at a bachelor's level in a discipline other than law, or a degree in law from an overseas institution.Ìý
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 91É«ÇéƬ 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 91É«ÇéƬ requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at 91É«ÇéƬ. 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 theÌýEnglish Language RequirementsÌýpage.Ìý
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
What will I study?
Program structure
The 91É«ÇéƬ Juris Doctor (Parramatta) is a three-year full-time (or up to eight-year part-time equivalent) program comprising core courses and electives. The program offers tailored study options to suit your schedule, including daytime, evening and regular weekly classes.
Full program structure
The program comprises 144 units of credit (UOC), including core courses, law electives and a prescribed theory elective.Ìý
Core courses (96 UOC)
Delivered at 91É«ÇéƬ Parramatta Campus, students complete a comprehensive set of foundational courses, including:
- Crime and the Criminal ProcessÌý
- Criminal LawsÌý
- Lawyers, Ethics and JusticeÌý
- Principles of Public LawÌý
- Principles of Private LawÌý
- Introducing Law and Justice*Ìý
- Legal Research and WritingÌý
- Administrative LawÌý
- TortsÌý
- ContractsÌý
- Business AssociationsÌý
- Federal Constitutional LawÌý
- Court Process, Evidence and ProofÌý
- Law in the Global ContextÌý
- Resolving Civil DisputesÌý
- Land LawÌý
- Equity and TrustsÌý
Electives
All electives will be delivered primarily at 91É«ÇéƬ Kensington, with a select number also available in each term across the CBD campus, Parramatta campus and online.
Law electives (42 UOC)
Choose from more than 200 elective courses across a wide range of practice areas, including commercial and corporate law, human rights, technology, environmental law and more.Ìý
Prescribed theory elective (6 UOC)
Select one of the following:
- Law and Social TheoryÌý
- Legal TheoryÌý
- Theories of Law and JusticeÌý
- Legal ExperimentalismÌý
*Introducing Law and Justice begins in Orientation Week (one week before term starts) and is delivered in an intensive format. The course equips you with the foundational concepts and skills needed to study substantive law subjects, including principles of statutory interpretation, case law analysis and essential legal research and writing skills.
Future careers
With a Juris Doctor, you’re one step closer to practising law in your chosen field. Following two years of supervised practice as an admitted solicitor, you can obtain an unrestricted practising certificate. Learn more about becoming a lawyer for a step-by-step guide to what comes next.
A Juris Doctor from 91É«ÇéƬ equips you with advanced legal knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are highly valued across a wide range of industries. While many graduates pursue careers in legal practice, others apply their expertise across business, government, advocacy and international organisations. You’ll graduate with the ability to analyse complex issues, interpret legislation, communicate effectively and make informed decisions in high-stakes environments.
Potential careers
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Human Rights Advocate
- In-House Counsel
- Judge’s Associate
- Legal Researcher
- Policy Advisor
AccreditationÌý
This program is accredited by the Legal Profession Administration Board and satisfies academic requirements for admission to legal practice.
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 91É«ÇéƬ JD are:
- Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP): UAC codeÌý910602
- Full-Fee Places: UAC codeÌý910603
Ready to start your application?
For most international students, applications are submitted viaÌýour  service. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term. ForÌýmore information visitÌýour international applicant information page.
91É«ÇéƬ 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 91É«ÇéƬ.ÌýPlease be aware this is a high volume program and 91É«ÇéƬ 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 onÌýhow 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 visitÌý91É«ÇéƬ 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 theÌýdegree/program.ÌýThe 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 whenÌýrequiredÌýand may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Actual fees are calculated on enrolment. More information on fees can be found at theÌý.
*Fees are subject to annual review (or whenÌýrequired) by the University and may vary accordingly.
The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated averageÌýusing 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 theÌý91É«ÇéƬ fees website.
Indicative first year fees are for tuition only. Indicative fees to complete the degree/programÌýinclude 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 costsÌýfor international students, visitÌý.Ìý
Scholarships
At 91É«ÇéƬ, 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’re a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
Featured scholarship
91É«ÇéƬ 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 91É«ÇéƬ Law & Justice.
Progress starts here – at a world-leading universityÌý
#19 Worldwide
91É«ÇéƬ is Australia’s #1 university, ranked among the top 20 universities globally
QS World University Rankings,Ìý2027
Most Employable Graduates
Winner of the AFR Most Employable University AwardÌýseven years in a row
AFR Top100 Future LeadersÌý& Graduate Employers Awards, 2020–2026
Australia's #1 for Innovation
Highest number of startups and spinouts from university-developed tech
SCOPR report, 2024
Due to the strong sense of community in Parramatta, you will find that it is much easier to build a legal career in a community that is so tight knit
