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
Jock: I really enjoy legal thinking. I really enjoy how the law is applied, how it can problem solve, how you can come up with really creative solutions.
Emma: I had always planned to do law when I was young and then I started to think about my life, what I was doing and I asked myself, am I happy? Why am I just sitting around?
Mark: I always wanted to do something bigger than myself, to change the world. Studying the JD at UTS was a truly meaningful step in that direction.
Emma: I really liked that the JD at UTS wasn’t your typical law degree. Everyone comes with their own experience, wanting to expand on what they're doing, and that was definitely what I wanted.
Mark: I felt completely immersed. I was surrounded by people with diverse life experiences from legal and non-legal backgrounds; nurses, doctors, accountants, scientists, people in business… all wanting to learn and make a difference.
Jock: From my very first year of the JD, I was inspired by my lecturers and tutors to think differently about solving complex legal problems. I realised quickly the value of legal knowledge and the different career pathways I could take.
Emma: At UTS it just feels really flexible. You can make it work with your life. You find people who are as motivated and passionate as you are and we really learn from each other. I really love being on campus it's such a great experience.
Jock: The JD at UTS is so practical, pragmatic and industry focused. I knew I could immediately apply the degree in the real world.
Mark: When I enrolled in the course, I didn’t know I would start a business years later. But studying the JD has been the ultimate training ground for me to become the person I am today.
Emma: I always thought at the end of the JD you become a lawyer, and you put a suit on and head off to work in the corporate world. I think what I've learnt is that’s one very narrow option, the pathways are limitless.
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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
- Tech based co-curricular opportunties such as the Allens Neota UTS Law Tech Challenge for Social Justice
- Internships at tech based organisations such as Lander & Rogers Law Tech Hub and Lawpath
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[Speaker: Georgia Dixon, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Laws, University of Technology Sydney]
The Law faculty has recently moved from Haymarket campus to the Broadway area. It's a brand new building that's very high tech and there's lots of great places to study.
The Moot Court is used for all of our Mooting competitions at UTS, which is like a mock trial. It's like what you see in movies, it's the fake court scenes and researching cases in the past. There's televisions all around the room, everyone can be mic'd up and we can even do video links to people in other locations. These days a lot of video links are happening between states, or even internationally, and with cameras in these rooms, we can do exactly that.
There are also student breakout rooms, which are the best place to go and study, you can sit around a table with a group,and have a study group all studying together, or there are individual tables where you can have some time to yourself.
We also have a really nice new Winter Garden, so you can study outside as well.
The Trial Courts are very similar to the Moot Court, just a smaller version with a few different setups where you can also have a witness at the front and room for other people to give expert evidence.
If you do a UTS faculty moot you can use the preparation room. It's got special swipe card access and you can go in there and have some quiet time to prepare on a moot, practice your orals, or write your written submissions.
Student reception is where you can go and ask any questions if you're having some issues or contact a staff member. If you have to hand in a hard copy of an assignment, student reception is where you'd go.
One of the best parts about being at UTS Central is it's the same building as the library and the Reading Room.
There's lots of wonderful facilities that are all very high tech and a great place to be continuing my studies.
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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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