Juris Doctor
University of Sydney · Sydney, Australia
About this programme
The Juris Doctor is a graduate entry professional law degree that covers the areas of knowledge required for admission to practice law in Australia. The Juris Doctor provides a pathway into the law profession for graduates from non-law degrees or for those with law degrees from overseas.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Law
- Duration
- 3 years
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- 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 (15)
- 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)
- China Scholarship Council Postgraduate Research Visiting ScholarshipFully funded
- Sydney Scholars India Equity ScholarshipFully funded
- Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships SchemePartial funding
- CA Coghlan and AN Littlejohn Scholarship for the Juris DoctorPartial funding · Applications close 01 November 2026
- John O'Brien Memorial Coursework ScholarshipsPartial funding · Applications close 29 November 2026
- Ross Waite Parsons Postgraduate Coursework Law ScholarshipPartial funding · Applications close 29 November 2026