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About the course
The Juris Doctor with embedded Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (JD/GDLP) integrates the academic law degree with practical legal training to support admission to legal practice in Australia. You build clinical and professional skills through supervised workplace placement arranged as part of the program. Studying in Newcastle City, the degree also provides a pathway toward recognition for practice in other common-law jurisdictions with further study.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue admission as lawyers and work across a wide range of legal and related roles. Career paths include in-house counsel, criminal or community legal centre lawyer, environmental or family lawyer, compliance and policy roles, and further pathways toward the Bar with additional study. The JD/GDLP also develops transferable analytical and advocacy skills useful in government, regulation, and corporate settings in Law. Preparing graduates for legal practice, in-house counsel, policy advisory, and specialist professional roles in Law.
Living Costs in Newcastle**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353 |
Average Salary***
