Juris Doctor
University of Western Australia · Perth, Australia
About this programme
A successful career in a demanding profession requires comprehensive training. The Juris Doctor gives you the knowledge and skills necessary to become the lawyer you want to be and a lawyer the world needs.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Law
- Duration
- 3 years
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- Summer, Winter
Entry requirements
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) recognised by UWA and a UWA GPA of at least 5.5. Indigenous applicants may qualify with a GPA of 5.0 via the UWA Indigenous Direct Pathway or through a School of Indigenous Studies' Law Admission Test and interview. Equity and Diversity Pathway applicants require a GPA of at least 5.0. An alternative experience pathway exists for those with 5+ years of relevant work/study experience. Transfer applicants must have completed at least one full semester in a recognised JD at another Australian university with a WAM of at least 60%.
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 (7)
- 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)
- International Tuition Fee and Living Allowance ScholarshipsFully funded
- UWA Global Excellence ScholarshipPartial funding · Automatic with offer; no separate application.
- Destination Australia ScholarshipsPartial funding · Varies by institution
- UWA International Student AwardPartial funding
- Research Training Program (RTP) StipendLiving stipend · Varies by university and round