Juris Doctor
University of New South Wales (UNSW) · Sydney, Australia
About this programme
The JD is a postgraduate level law degree that is recognised for the purpose of admission to practise law. A 144 unit of credit program, it may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. It is made up of 96 units of credit of core courses, 6 units of credit of prescribed theory electives and 42 units of credit of Law elective courses. The core courses and prescribed theory electives cover the areas of study prescribed by the Legal Profession Admission Board (NSW) for recognition of the degree for professional practice. Students will acquire a sound knowledge base in the discipline of Law due
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Law
- Duration
- 3 years
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- February, September, Winter
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- Application fee
- AUD 2,500
- Proof of funds
- AUD 29,710/yr (12-month living cost)
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Australia Awards ScholarshipsFully funded · Annual: varies by country (typically February-April)
- Australian Research Training Program (RTP)Fully funded · Deadline October each year (varies by university)
- Destination Australia ScholarshipsPartial funding · Varies by institution
- UNSW International Scientia Coursework ScholarshipPartial funding · Standard admission deadlines
- Research Training Program (RTP) StipendLiving stipend · Varies by university and round