UNSW JD

Open up a world of opportunity and possibility with the UNSW JD (Juris Doctor). The UNSW JD is the new law degree for graduates of disciplines other than law and leads to admission to legal practice.

Why choose the UNSW JD?

• Join a mature cohort of students with proven proficiency in tertiary study.
• Study a core of 17 compulsory courses plus 9 elective law courses giving you the depth and breadth of study to set you apart in today’s competitive careers market.
• Enrol in an exclusively postgraduate degree for graduates of disciplines other than law.
• Have the opportunity to apply for Commonwealth Supported places (CSP) and full-fee places.
• Honours will be awarded to the highest performing UNSW JD graduates.
• The JD is an internationally recognised law degree and valued by employers around the world.
• A comprehensive and established social justice program of internships, both local and international, and clinical legal practice onsite at Kingsford Legal Centre (KLC), a community legal centre.
• Those with a degree in law from a different legal system may also apply for the UNSW JD.
• Study at Australia's leading law Law School.

Next steps

• Browse through our website.
• Look through our UNSW JD guide online.
• Request a copy of our UNSW JD guide be posted to you.
• Register to come along to one of our JD information sessions held throughout the year.