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About the course
The Juris Doctor is a graduate-entry professional law degree designed for graduates from non-law disciplines or those with overseas law qualifications seeking a pathway to practise in Australia. You’ll build foundational knowledge across key areas of Australian law, with a focus on contemporary legal practice, cultural competency, and legal research and technology. The course is delivered face to face and can be taken full-time or part-time as a doctoral-level award in Law.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for admission pathways toward legal practice in Australia and for a broad range of professional roles where legal knowledge is valued. Career directions may include work as a lawyer in private practice, government, or corporate legal teams, as well as roles in policy, regulation, compliance, and advocacy. The program emphasises research capability, professional ethics, and collaboration suited to doctoral-level study in Law. Preparing graduates for legal research, judicial and policy advisory roles, and doctoral study in Law.
Living Costs in Sydney**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290 |
Average Salary***
