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About the course
Designed for non-law graduates or those with an international legal qualification, UTS’s Juris Doctor (JD) program is your passport to an impactful career in law and other associated careers. Studying with Sydney’s premier provider of JD education means you’ll receive a strong legal foundation from a world-class provider. You’ll get a degree experience that takes you beyond the books, giving you first-hand insights to be practise ready. The programme emphasises independent research, methodology, and thesis development aligned with the discipline's scholarly standards.
Career outcome
As a Juris Doctor graduate, you’ll have a comprehensive working knowledge of the role of law and its many applications in an Australian context. Using your critical thinking and advanced reasoning capabilities, you'll blend theory, evidence-based research and practical skills to undertake real legal cases and operate within the law. With your extensive industry connections, you’ll be fully equipped to kick-start a meaningful, rewarding career. Preparing graduates for specialist research careers, professional practice, and doctoral study in the field.
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***
