Our Juris Doctor qualification is an internationally-recognised and practical law degree delivered with flexible study options by renowned academics and industry leaders.
Designed exclusively for students with an undergraduate qualification outside of the law discipline*, this course allows you to develop knowledge of key legal concepts and broader perspectives about the law. You’ll develop the advanced professional skills needed for a successful legal career, including critical thinking, communication and problem-solving.
*Juris Doctor programs are open to international applicants who have completed both law and non-law qualifications.
Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this program along with selected Juris Doctor combined degrees. Find out more
Scholarships, including the Dean's Merit Scholarship (Juris Doctor), are available for full fee paying students. Search for scholarships
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Go beyond the textbook and experience law first-hand
- Learn how to reason, analyse and negotiate through assessments that use real world scenarios
- Build practical skills for a thriving legal career
- Be exposed to the latest in industry thinking through a mix of theory, applied research and study opportunities outside the classroom
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Study what you want, when you want, where you want
- Flexible study options including full-time or part-time and the option to switch between
- Flexible timetable with classes available day and evening, on campus and online
- Global opportunities
- Extensive elective options
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Powered by technology
- Tech based electives
- Internships at tech based organisations such as Lander & Rogers Law Tech Hub and Lawpath
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World class city campus
UTS Central is a vibrant student hub at the heart of our world class city campus. It's where the Faculty of Law calls home and houses:
- Trial courts and moot court
- Exclusive UTS Law Postgraduate Lounge
- Purpose-built study spaces for law students
- UTS Library and Reading Room
- UTS Career Hub
Located along Broadway, in Sydney's tech central precinct, the campus is easily accessible by bus, train or foot, and is close to exciting new food and shopping districts.
Emmanuel Georgouras – Lawyer, Corrs Chambers Westgarth
"I chose the UTS Juris Doctor because of its reputation, close proximity to the Sydney CBD and the practical approach to teaching"
Practical Legal Training
Practical Legal Training (PLT) is the last step before being admitted to practice as a lawyer. At UTS, we offer Practical Legal Training through our Graduate Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, which you can study as a standalone course or as a combined degree with the Juris Doctor.
The Practical Legal Training requirements are integrated into your Juris Doctor course seamlessly, meaning you’ll be able to complete the requirements faster and start you career as a lawyer sooner.
Taught by leading industry professionals, you’ll gain all the necessary practical skills needed for your new career.
Which Juris Doctor degree?
Planning to be a practising lawyer, a business leader or interested in registering as a trade mark attorney too? At UTS Faculty of Law, you have the option to choose from five different Juris Doctor degrees.
Milan Sharma – recent graduate
"Teaching staff have practical legal experience, which allows for strong and robust discussions about cases our tutors have worked on, and means students can engage more practically"
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