Juris Doctor

Transform your future with our flexible Juris Doctor

Dreaming of a future in law? Designed for individuals without an undergraduate law qualification or for international law graduates, UTS’s Juris Doctor programs will help you build the critical foundational knowledge and capabilities you need for a career in Australian law.

You’ll go beyond the classroom to build hands-on skills through practical assessments and placement opportunities. Plus, with the option to complete practical legal training, you’ll get the chance to fast-track your future into the exciting and rewarding legal profession.

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Career outlook
4% average annual growth

There are over 40,000 registered solicitors in NSW, and the industry has been growing at a steady rate since 1997.

Law Society of NSW 2024
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Average salary
$109,138 per year

The average lawyer in Australia earns over $100,000 per year, although this can vary or increase depending on specialty and experience.

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Facilities
Purpose-built study spaces

Our students have access to trial and moot courts, an exclusive law-only postgraduate lounge, and other purpose-built study spaces for law students.

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With the Juris Doctor you will develop the advanced professional skills needed for a successful legal or non-legal career, including critical thinking, communication and problem-solving.

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