Juris Doctor, JD

Western Sydney University, Australia . Cricos: 00917K

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
JD	Full-time	3 years	March, July	find out	AUD 41896 per year

About Juris Doctor, JD - at Western Sydney University

Program Code: 0101997

The Juris Doctor (JD) is a professional entry Masters degree that satisfies the academic degree requirements for admission to practice as an Australian lawyer. The Juris Doctor commences with an intensive subject that is tailored to inducting both domestic and international students to the Australian Legal System, the University and School of Law, and the wider legal community. Students will engage in collaborative face to face problem and case-based learning experiences, will be supported by online learning materials, and will participate in authentic assessment to develop knowledge and skills. The Juris Doctor provides advanced and integrated knowledge of the principal areas of legal practice, legal concepts, and broader perspectives about the law. It develops advanced professional skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, research, communication, collaboration and self-management, and ethical and professional awareness and judgement. The Juris Doctor gives students the flexibility to choose from a wide range of additional specialist subjects which includes the opportunity to study overseas. The program will provide students with a dedicated physical space to study and interact in academic and non-academic pursuits. The Juris Doctor is available to both domestic and international graduate students who are looking for a highly regarded law qualification with a strong focus on student employability across diverse careers in law and beyond. Students will have opportunities to enhance their employability profile and knowledge of the legal industry, including with the professional units which have a strong focus on clinical legal engagements with a diverse range of industry partners. Students will also engage in legal research projects which includes the option for tailored support for students considering future enrolment into a PhD program.

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships at Western Sydney University

Western Sydney University offers a range of scholarships to support our international students.

Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships

This scholarship will cover 50% of the annual course tuition fee for up to three years of any undergraduate degree (except Doctor of Medicine, Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Physiotherapy).

Western Sydney International Scholarships - Undergraduate

Eligible students receive a $6,000 or $3,000 multi-year partial scholarship to be applied towards tuition fees up to a maximum of three years for any undergraduate degree (except B Nursing, B Nursing (Advanced) and Doctor of Medicine).

Sustainable Development Goals – International Scholarships Undergraduate

This scholarship will cover 50% of the annual program tuition fees per session for full time enrolment for the duration of the degree up to a maximum of three years.

Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships

This scholarship will cover 50% of the annual program tuition fee for up to two years of any one, one and a half or two year postgraduate coursework degree (excludes Postgraduate research degrees, Master of Nursing Practice, Master of Clinical Psychology, Master of Research and Higher Degree Research programs).

Western Sydney International Scholarships - Postgraduate

Eligible students receive a $6,000 or $3,000 multi-year partial scholarship to be applied towards tuition fees up to a maximum of two years for a postgraduate coursework degree. Higher degree research degrees and Master of Research are excluded.

Sustainable Development Goals – International Scholarships Postgraduate .

This scholarship will cover 50% of the annual program tuition fees per session for full time enrolment for the duration of the degree up to a maximum of two years.

Learn more at https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/international/applying/fees-and-costs/scholarships

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