Designed for university graduates, Newcastle’s 3 year Juris Doctor and embedded Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice will not only open doors to employment as a lawyer, but it will also provide you with professional skills and attributes that are in high demand in other industries and professions.
About the Program
Award Title
Juris Doctor / Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Length of Program
3 Years
Intake
January, June
Application Deadline
Applicants are advised to apply 9 months in advance of intake month.
School Locations
- Newcastle, New South Wales (pop. 546,800)
- Central Coast, New South Wales (pop. 300,000)
Program:
Law
Degree:
Undergraduate
Faculty:
Law
Country:
Australia
At a Glance
Entry Requirements
Professional Recognition
At a Glance
The University of Newcastle in Australia Juris Doctor (JD) program and the embedded Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Newcastle is designed to equip you with the knowledge, clinical experience and qualification for admission into legal practice in Australia.
At the University of Newcastle Law school you will study the Juris Doctor (JD) concurrently with the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, allowing you to develop both high level academic and legal skills, whilst also providing practical and real-world experience.
Offered at a postgraduate level, Newcastle’s Juris Doctor (JD) prepares you to be a career ready graduate with the skills and extensive knowledge to become a leader in Australian and global legal practice.
Graduates can gain entry into the legal profession without any further study.
Completing the Juris Doctor (JD) will see you contribute to the University of Newcastle Legal Centre, working on real cases and providing an important service to the community.
In today’s competitive employment market, employers are looking for highly qualified graduates with a wide range of skills. Even if you do not want to become a lawyer, Newcastle’s Juris Doctor (JD) will provide you with a multifaceted skill and knowledge base to help you in your chosen career. It will enhance your academic and professional qualifications and make you a more desirable employee.
Entry Requirements
- Entry to the JD/GradDipLegPrac is available to students who have one of the following qualifications with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or above:
- a Bachelor Degree
- a Bachelor Honours Degree
- a Master’s Degree
- Students who have gained one of the above qualifications from a University outside of Australia in the discipline of law with a GPA of 4.0 or above can be admitted.
- Students with a Bachelor of Laws degree from an Australian University cannot be admitted.
Professional Recognition
The Juris Doctor (JD) / Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice offered at The University of Newcastle’s Law School in Australia is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board of New South Wales.
Graduates of the University of Newcastle’s Juris Doctor (JD) / Graduate diploma in Legal Practice are eligible to apply for licensing in Canada, however, it is critical students understand the requirements needed to complete this process before licensing will be granted.
KOM Consultants understand the process and requirements needed to enter the legal profession in Canada. All students applying directly through KOM will be supported with the latest information on the accreditation process.
Other Law Schools:
Australia
United Kingdom
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Other Law Schools:
Australia
United Kingdom
Ireland