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Juris Doctor

Approved Abbreviation: JD

Western Sydney University Course Code: 2826.1

AQF Level: 9

CRICOS 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 unit 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 units 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.

Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.

Accreditation
Graduates of this degree who wish to practice in NSW may apply to the Legal Profession Admission Board for admission as a legal practitioner after undertaking prescribed professional legal training (PLT).

Admission

The Juris Doctor is available to graduates or graduands with

a completed Bachelor degree or higher, or equivalent, in a discipline other than law

or

a completed law Diploma, Bachelor or higher qualification, or equivalent, from an overseas jurisdiction

or

submitted evidence of equivalent general or professional qualifications and/or experience that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

The equivalence and eligibility for admission is determined by the Course Convenor or the Deputy Dean. Applicants with a law degree from a non-common law jurisdiction may receive credit for some of their previous studies toward the Juris Doctor. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia, an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office. International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

English language entry requirements

If your first language is English or if you can provide satisfactory evidence that English was the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies completed within 2 years at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University, you may be considered as meeting the requirement of proficiency in English.

If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place. Your English language proficiency test must be no more than 2 years old at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University.

The English language proficiency requirements will be satisfied by any one of a number of tests or assessments, including: an IELTS Academic overall score of at least 6.5 and minimum scores of 6.0 in each subtest; OR a TOEFL internet-based Total score of 82 with Writing (21), Speaking (18), Reading (13), and Listening (13); OR a Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic of 58 overall with all communications skills achieving a minimum of 50. For a full list of the English Language proficiency tests and standards requirements, please refer to

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/international/home/apply/admissions/entry_requirements

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is an optional work component available in this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.

International students should be aware that if an elective is a requirement of the course but the work itself was not registered with CRICOS, students can still complete these electives but it would be counted towards the work limitation. For more details, refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below. This includes all specified core units and units equivalent to 60 credit points chosen from the pool of JD Alternate units listed below.

Recommended Sequence

Full-time

Start year intake

Year 1

Autumn session

Introduction to Law

Fundamentals of Australian Law

Criminal Law

Contracts

Spring session

Legal Analysis and Critique

Torts Law

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Government and Public Law

Year 2

Autumn session

Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics

Equity & Trusts

Property Law

Legal Philosophy and Methodology

Spring session

Administrative Law

Law of Associations

Remedies

Civil Procedure and Arbitration

Year 3

Autumn session

Constitutional Law

Criminal Procedure and Evidence

And two JD Alternate units

Spring session

Four JD Alternate units

Full-time

Mid year intake

Year 1

Spring session

Introduction to Law

Fundamentals of Australian Law

Legal Analysis and Critique

Government and Public Law

Autumn session

Criminal Law

Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics

Contracts

Legal Philosophy and Methodology

Year 2

Spring session

Torts Law

Alternative Dispute Resolution

And two JD Alternate units

Autumn session

Equity & Trusts

Property Law

And two JD Alternate units

Year 3

Spring session

Administrative Law

Law of Associations

Remedies

Civil Procedure and Arbitration

Autumn session

Constitutional Law

Criminal Procedure and Evidence

And two JD Alternate units

Part-time

Start year intake

Year 1

Autumn session

Introduction to Law

Fundamentals of Australian Law

Spring session

Legal Analysis and Critique

Government and Public Law

Year 2

Autumn session

Criminal Law

Contracts

Spring session

Torts Law

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Year 3

Autumn session

Equity & Trusts

Property Law

Spring session

Administrative Law

Law of Associations

Year 4

Autumn session

Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics

Legal Philosophy and Methodology

Spring session

Remedies

Civil Procedure and Arbitration

Year 5

Autumn session

Constitutional Law

Criminal Procedure and Evidence

Spring session

Two JD Alternate units

Year 6

Autumn session

Two JD Alternate units

Spring session

Two JD Alternate units

Part-time

Mid year intake

Year 1

Spring session

Introduction to Law

Fundamentals of Australian Law

Autumn session

Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics

Criminal Law

Year 2

Spring session

Legal Analysis and Critique

Torts Law

Autumn session

Contracts

Legal Philosophy and Methodology

Year 3

Spring session

Government and Public Law

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Autumn session

Equity & Trusts

Property Law

Year 4

Spring session

Administrative Law

Law of Associations

Autumn session

Two JD Alternate units

Year 5

Spring session

Remedies

Civil Procedure and Arbitration

Autumn session

Constitutional Law

Criminal Procedure and Evidence

Year 6

Spring session

Two JD Alternate units

Autumn session

Two JD Alternate units

JD Alternate Units

Students must complete a total of 60 credit points from the JD Alternate Units, Professional Unit Pool and Research Unit Pool as follows

Students must select at least 2 units from the Professional Unit Pool

Technology, Innovation and the Law

Designing Law Apps for Access to Justice

Judicial Internship

Elder Law

Elder Law Industry Placement

Clinical Legal Placement

Revenue Law

Revenue Law Industry Placement

Advanced Legal Negotiation

Moot Court

Advocacy

Issues in the Criminal Justice System

Students must select at least 1 unit from the Research Unit Pool

Legal Research Dissertation

Legal Research Project 1

Legal Research Project 2

Students may select remaining JD Alternate units from below

Foundations of Chinese Law

Foundations of Indian Law

International Corporate Governance

Global Governance and Sustainability

International Environmental Law and Policy

International Banking and Finance Law

International Climate Change Law

International Law of Ocean Governance

Human Rights in Practice and Theory

Bioethics in Perspective

Information and Data Governance Law and Policy

International Human Rights Law

International Criminal Law and Justice

International Space Law - Commercial Aspects

Principles of International Law

Australian Migration Law

Australia's Visa System 1

Australia's Visa System 2

Security of Ideas

Visa Cancellation and Review

Australian Legal System and Common Law

Please note that unit 200981 is available only for students from non-common law jurisdictions

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