Juris Doctor / Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Demonstrating cognitive and technical skills to engage in legal research
• Analysing, synthesising and evaluating complex information
• Engaging in lateral thinking and problem-solving skills which enable the provision of appropriate advice and solutions over a range of dispute resolution mechanisms
• Communicating with superior skill to specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Thinking critically and engaging reflectively with legal material and professional practice
• Acting as an advocate for the rule of law
• Accepting professional responsibility to play a constructive role in the maintenance and reform of the legal system
• Upholding the highest ethical standards in discharging their responsibilities to clients, other professionals, the courts and the public
• Demonstrating specialised knowledge of both theory and practice that facilitates an extended understanding of the interaction of law and society, legal and policy issues and professional practice

Admission requirements

English Language Requirements

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

It is a requirement that students complete a total of 285 hours professional placement which includes at least 105 hours at the UoN Legal Centre.

Changes to Program Requirements - 2022

Students who commence from 2022 onward will be required to complete:

• 220 units of core courses (due to the addition of LAWS6888 Workplace Experience 1 to the core course requirements); and
• 60 units of directed courses

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.