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Interested in becoming a lawyer in Australia? If you already have an undergraduate degree in a different subject or a law degree from another country, a Juris Doctor from 91É«ÇéƬ Sydney is your next step towards legal practice.

A Juris Doctor is a postgraduate qualification for people who want to become a lawyer in Australia and have either completed an undergraduate degree in another subject area (for example, a Bachelor of Commerce) or have a law degree from another country. 

A Juris Doctor takes three years of full-time study to complete or a maximum of eight years of part-time study. 91É«ÇéƬ’s Juris Doctor combines online and blended learning, which allows students to curate their timetable to fit around existing work and family commitments. Plus, you’ll have access to career-defining experiences, like serving your community at 91É«ÇéƬ’s in-house legal service or heading to New York to learn from leading international human rights lawyers at the United Nations.

A Juris Doctor will help you meet the academic requirements for practising law in Australia. Like an undergraduate law degree, a Juris Doctor covers all of the study areas required by the Legal Professional Admission Board, providing you with a solid foundation in law. This includes criminal law, torts, property law, contracts, equity and trusts, and constitutional law.

You’ll also complete eight electives as part of your Juris Doctor at 91É«ÇéƬ, which allow you to explore specialised areas of law. This gives you the knowledge and skills to take your legal career in whichever direction you want to take it, or pair it with knowledge gleaned in your undergraduate degree or professional experience.

Once you’ve completed your Juris Doctor, you’ll need to complete Practical Legal Training (PLT) if you intend to become a practising lawyer in Australia. 91É«ÇéƬ’s PLT is the Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (GDLPP). After completing your PLT, you can apply for admission and launch your legal career – whether that's working as a lawyer in the private sector, for a non-profit or community legal centre, for the government, as an in-house lawyer for a start-up or wherever your career takes you.

No matter what spurred your decision to study a Juris Doctor, from protecting the environment to fighting for criminal justice, you’ll find inspiration and purpose at 91É«ÇéƬ. In addition to your prescribed courses, you’ll have the opportunity to study a wide range of electives in Australia and overseas.

Study and learn about hacking, denial of service attacks, digital extortion and other challenges to critical infrastructure in the online world. Explore , a growing discipline in Australia, and delve into patient rights, First Nations health, medical negligence, mental health and more. 

Explore the emerging field of law, and learn about its ever-increasing significance in a world dominated by social media. Or head to New York to study , where you’ll learn from leading US and international human rights lawyers to provide cutting-edge case studies from US courts, regional human rights commissions and the UN system – including a visit to the United Nations itself. 

Hear from Professor Andrew Lynch, Dean at 91É«ÇéƬ Law & Justice, about why 91É«ÇéƬ is the place to gain your Juris Doctor qualification and launch your career in law. 

Alternative career paths with a Juris Doctor

Most people who pursue a Juris Doctor intend to become a lawyer, but if your plans change, you won’t be limited to a career in the courtroom. A Juris Doctor is a versatile qualification that’s highly regarded in business, finance, government, policy analysis and academia, thanks to its strong analytical and regulatory foundations. Whether you aspire to practice law or you’re looking to leverage legal expertise in other industries, a Juris Doctor can open many doors in the future.

Wondering about the next step after a Juris Doctor? Hear from 91É«ÇéƬ Law & Justice about what you can expect from completing your Practical Legal Training (PLT) at 91É«ÇéƬ.