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University of Sydney (USYD)

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Juris Doctor

  • Juris Doctor

The Juris Doctor is a graduate entry professional law degree that covers the areas of knowledge required for admission to practice law in Australia.

Who is it for?

The Juris Doctor provides a pathway into the law profession for graduates from non-law degrees...

Key details

Degree Type
Juris Doctor
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

About this course

About this course

The Juris Doctor is a graduate entry professional law degree that covers the areas of knowledge required for admission to practice law in Australia.

Who is it for?

The Juris Doctor provides a pathway into the law profession for graduates from non-law degrees or for those with law degrees from overseas.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

Career paths

People who have studied the Juris Doctor work across a broad range of areas, including

  • Solicitor
  • Barrister
  • Corporate counsel
  • Judge
  • Business strategist
  • Government policy advisor
  • Entrepreneur
  • Diplomat

Our graduates work in a wide variety of organisations from large international organisations such as the United Nations or the World Bank to small community legal services.

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board of NSW (LPAB) and graduates are eligible to practise law in New South Wales.

Upon admission as a lawyer, you are also eligible for admission in other Australian states and territories, either directly or under the Mutual Recognition Scheme. This course can be used as a basis for seeking admission in many law jurisdictions overseas. Please check with the jurisdiction in which you wish to practice.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
85%
Overall satisfaction
81.2%
Skill scale
63.9%
Teaching scale
89.2%
Employed full-time
$90k
Average salary