Overview

After completing the Juris Doctor program at The University of Western Australia you'll enter the competitive graduate market with an edge, armed with both an undergraduate degree and the JD, which is a prestigious qualification offered by institutions such as Harvard, Yale and Columbia universities.

You'll join the ranks of nationally and internationally renowned UWA Law School graduates including Rhodes Scholars, the members of the Judiciary and legal profession, as well as leaders at the highest level of business and government.

Careers and opportunities

Although the practice of law (lawyer, solicitor, barrister, in-house counsel or judge) is the most common career progression for law graduates, the JD also equips you to head into other areas such as politics, international relations, leadership positions and legal publishing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Law

Contract

Property Law

Torts

Land Law

Legal Interpretation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 36 other Masters in Legal Studies in Australia

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS 089786C

a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;

and;

the equivalent of a UWA grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.5.

Tuition Fee

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International

51300 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 51300 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

9845 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9845 AUD per year during 36 months.

Commonwealth Supported Place for domestic students.

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Scholarships Information

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