The UNSW Juris Doctor (JD) is a distinctive postgraduate degree that provides the basis for admission to legal practice in Australia, as well as a wide range of careers in government, business, legal and social policy and international relations. You might be asking yourself what is a Juris Doctor? What does a JD mean? Can I become a lawyer? Yes! We have written all about what is a Juris Doctor and how it will help you launch your career in law.

The UNSW Juris Doctor is the most flexible postgraduate legal training of all Go8 universities, offering a customisable combination of face-to-face and online learning for students with the option to complete up to half of weekly lectures online. You’ll have the ability to study part-time and quickly turn up or down your study load term to term, allowing you to shape your timetable to suit your priorities outside of university.

The Juris Doctor offers a pathway to become a legal practitioner for graduates of disciplines other than law, or those with an undergraduate degree in law from an overseas institution.

Our world-class researchers and teachers are leading critical debate in some of today’s greatest challenges, bringing the Faculty’s founding ethos and commitment to justice to their teaching. You’ll be part of a cohort of students who are engaged with social justice initiatives and driven to be the next leaders in legal practice.

To learn more about potential pathways to a career in Law, read our blog: How to Become a Lawyer.