The University of Sydney is one of Australia’s largest and most prestigious universities. Established in 1850, it is Australia’s first university, and a member of the ‘Group of Eight’, Australia’s premier research intensive universities.

Since its inception, University of Sydney Law School has been at the forefront of teaching and research in Law in Australia. Its strong sense of commitment to the fundamentals of law is combined with a commitment to innovation and the exploration of issues at the cutting edge.

The University of Sydney Juris Doctor (JD) comprises the core legal subjects required for professional accreditation coupled with the study of a wide range of elective subjects which allows advanced learning in both specialized fields and law in general.

The Juris Doctor (JD) program offered at The University of Sydney ushered in a new era for the Sydney Law School and its teaching of law at graduate level. A comprehensive three-year degree, it has an unrivalled international focus, where you receive a comprehensive overview of the practice and profession of the law in Australia and how it relates globally, trans-nationally and internationally.

Lawyers need international and comparative legal training to respond to increasingly global problems. There has never been a greater demand for legal advice and innovative approaches to problem solving than today. The Sydney Law School Juris Doctor (JD) develops your skills of analysis, research, writing and advocacy and prepares you to move with confidence across national boundaries.

The University of Sydney Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Sydney Juris Doctor (JD) are accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) and meets the academic requirements to practice law in the State of New South Wales in Australia.

Graduates of The University of Sydney’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Sydney Juris Doctor (JD) 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 Consultants will be supported with the latest information on the accreditation process.