Overview

Key facts

You can pursue a JD at UWA after completing a bachelor's degree in any discipline. UWA's Law School is the fifth oldest in Australia and ranks in the top 150 for Law and Legal Studies, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.

About this course

Throughout the Law Pathways program from The University of Western Australia by choosing to pursue a career in law through the UWA JD, you will:

benefit from the Law School's longstanding and deep links with the legal profession which contribute to consistently high rates of employment for our graduates

learn from the very best of the legal profession and academic staff recognised nationally for excellence in teaching and research

join the ranks of nationally and internationally renowned alumni including Queen's Counsel and Senior Counsel barristers, solicitors, academic lawyers and Rhodes and Fulbright Scholars. Six of Australia's High Court judges graduated from the University

have the opportunity to participate in practical skill-building programs, such as the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, the world's largest of its kind.

Accreditation

The UWA Law School is certified by the Australian Law School Standards.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Law

Property

Dispute Resolution

Constitutional Law

Equity and Trusts

Corporations Law

Remedies

Administrative Law

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
Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

70

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Legal Studies View 19 other Masters in Civil & Private Law in Australia

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

PTE Academic

70

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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 CODE: 00126G

Standard entry

You can study law (via the Juris Doctor) by completing a bachelor's degree after high school. You also need to complete your studies with the equivalent of a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.5 (out of 7.0), across all completed tertiary studies.

Applications will be ranked based upon the GPA score, weighted equally. Admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants who fall within the intake quota for that year.

Tuition Fee

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

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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