lawyer

You have navigated to this page through:

The Juris Doctor is UWA s leading postgraduate law degree for aspiring lawyers and legal practitioners.

The three year full time law degree is accredited by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia and equips students with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in law.

What you ll be studying

The structured program includes the nationally recognised core legal subjects (the 'Priestly 11' which include Torts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Property, Equity, Company Law, Administrative Law, Federal and State Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure, Evidence and Ethics and Professional Responsibility). Students will also have the opportunity to pursue broaden their legal knowledge or pursue particular areas of interest via a range of option units.

The student cohort

The student cohort consists of mature minded postgraduate students who have successfully achieved an undergraduate degree the domestic student entry requirements include a GPA 5.5+. International students are required to achieve an IELTS score of 7.5+ as well as a recognised undergraduate degree with a strong GPA to gain entry. Both domesic and international student must complete an LSAT. Learn more about the entry requirements for the UWA Juris Doctor .

Many of our Juris Doctor students have spent time in the workforce and are passionate about making a difference. The programme of study encourages students to engage in interesting and complex discussions and debates about the law and how it can influence change.

Students can also get involved with our award-winning law society - The Blackstone Society - which links students to high profile national mooting competitions sponsored by leading organisations such as Australian Red Cross, Clayton Utz, DLA Piper and Ashurst to name a few. UWA s law society also provides opportunities for networking, social events, volunteering, clerkships, internships and more.

Qualified and dedicated teaching team

The Faculty of Law has a diverse and highly qualified teaching team, who pass on decades of collective research and experience. The teaching team also incorporate practical training throughout the degree - JD students gain valuable skills such as drafting, legal research and advocacy.

For further information visit the Faculty of Law web page.

Prior to commencing the JD program at UWA, I worked in the WA Department of Health, where my experiences in government and the public health sector illustrated the advantages of obtaining a postgraduate degree in law."

"Undertaking the JD program so far has proved to be immensely beneficial to my continued role in government, enhancing my ability to take a dynamic approach to problem solving and learning to be very organised!"

"On completion of the UWA JD I aim to practice in an area where I can utilise my legal skills in combination with my knowledge in health and government.