# Handbook
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## C04236 - Juris Doctor
##### 144 Credit points
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- Overview
- Notes
- Availabilities
- Professional recognition
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Inherent requirements
- Study plans
### Overview
If you’re a non-law graduate aiming to enter the legal profession, the UTS Juris Doctor is your gateway to becoming a lawyer in NSW. This course meets the academic requirements for admission as a lawyer in NSW and is a qualification that is recognised around the globe. The course is… For more content click the Read More button below.
If you’re a non-law graduate aiming to enter the legal profession, the UTS Juris Doctor is your gateway to becoming a lawyer in NSW. This course meets the academic requirements for admission as a lawyer in NSW and is a qualification that is recognised around the globe. The course is geared towards real-world application based on industry insights from scholars, practitioners and experts in the field.
Throughout the course, you’ll master legal theory and practice, preparing you to take legal challenges with confidence. You’ll also have the flexibility to tailor your learning experience with options for day or evening classes, intensive blocks and online electives.
Beyond the classroom you’ll benefit from research and writing masterclasses, mentoring and co-curricular program opportunities to enhance your learning and expand your career prospects. Plus, you can complete your Practical Legal Training (PLT) at UTS, fulfilling the practical requirements for admission as a lawyer in NSW.
If you are considering a career across a variety of legal roles, the JD opens doors to numerous opportunities where legal expertise is invaluable.
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### Notes
Commonwealth Supported Places There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available in this course, which are competitive and awarded based on merit. To be considered for a CSP, applicants must: Indicate their interest in a CSP on their application. Have attained a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA)… For more content click the Read More button below.
**Commonwealth Supported Places**
There are a limited number of [Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs)](https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/managing-your-course/fees-and-payment/domestic-student-tuition-fees/commonwealth-supported) available in this course, which are competitive and awarded based on merit. To be considered for a CSP, applicants must:
- Indicate their interest in a CSP on their application.
- Have attained a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 out of 7 in their previous studies (note that applicants with a GPA between 5.0 and 5.49 may be assessed for a CSP place depending on availability).
- Apply on time in line with CSP deadlines (it is recommended applicants apply early as applications are assessed progressively)
Eligible applicants must accept their offer by the lapse date to retain their place. For application deadlines and information, please refer to [Postgraduate courses with Commonwealth Supported Places](https://www.uts.edu.au/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-courses-commonwealth-supported-places-csp#dates).
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### Availabilities
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#### City campus-Autumn Session
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Attendance modeOn campus - Weekly
Attendance typeFull Time, Part Time
LocationCity campus
SessionAutumn Session
Student typeDomestic, International
#### City campus-Spring Session
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Attendance modeOn campus - Weekly
Attendance typeFull Time, Part Time
LocationCity campus
SessionSpring Session
Student typeDomestic, International
### Professional recognition
This course satisfies the requirements for admission as a lawyer to the Supreme Court of NSW, provided students undertake a PLT program, such as the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice (C11232).
This course satisfies the requirements for admission as a lawyer to the Supreme Court of NSW, provided students undertake a PLT program, such as the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice ([C11232](https://handbook.uts.edu.au/course/current/c11232)).
### Learning outcomes
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Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
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Synthesise a complex body of legal knowledge to demonstrate an understanding of the broader contexts in which legal issues arise, and the law operates.
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Demonstrate professional integrity and accountability through the ability to critically reflect upon and respond to ethical challenges in legal practice.
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Generate appropriate theoretical and practical responses to problems and questions in law, applying advanced legal research skills, critical analysis and evaluation.
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Generate solutions to complex legal issues through effective collaboration and communicate accurately and persuasively in multidisciplinary contexts with a variety of audiences and in a range of specialised and technical formats.
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Critically reflect on the intersection between Indigenous perspectives, legal processes and professional practice to build capacity to work for and with Indigenous Australians in a professional context.
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### Structure
### Structure Notes
The course comprises a total of 144 credit points. The study components for course completion are as follows: 108 credit points of compulsory core law subjects (15 subjects)30 credit points of law options (five subjects), anda 6-credit-point legal theory option (one subject).
The course comprises a total of 144 credit points. The study components for course completion are as follows:
- 108 credit points of compulsory core law subjects (15 subjects)
- 30 credit points of law options (five subjects), and
- a 6-credit-point legal theory option (one subject).
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### Structure
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**Core****108 Credit Points**
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(STM90831) Complete all of the following subjects:
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70102
8 CPs
Foundations of Law](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/subject/2026/70102)
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70114
8 CPs
Criminal Law and Procedure](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/subject/2026/70114)
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70311
8 CPs
Torts](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/subject/2026/70311)
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70211
8 CPs
Contracts](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/subject/2026/70211)
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70103
6 CPs
Ethics Law and Justice](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/subject/2026/70103)
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70104
6 CPs
Civil Practice](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/subject/2026/70104)
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70327
6 CPs
Introduction to Property and Commercial Law](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/subject/2026/70327)
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70317
8 CPs
Real Property](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/subject/2026/70317)
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71116
6 CPs
Remedies](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/subject/2026/71116)
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70106
6 CPs
Principles of Public International Law](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/subject/2026/70106)
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70109
6 CPs
Evidence](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/subject/2026/70109)
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70517
8 CPs
Equity and Trusts](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/subject/2026/70517)
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70617
8 CPs
Administrative Law](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/subject/2026/70617)
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70107
8 CPs
Principles of Company Law](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/subject/2026/70107)
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70616
8 CPs
Australian Constitutional Law](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/subject/2026/70616)
**Options (Legal Theory PG)****6 Credit Points**
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Select 6 credit points from the following choice block:
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CBK90921
6 CPs
Options (Legal Theory PG)](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/aos/2026/CBK90921)
**Options (JD)****30 Credit Points**
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Select 30 credit points from the following choice block:
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CBK90920
30 CPs
Options (JD)](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/aos/2026/CBK90920)
### Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the [inherent requirements directory](https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/managing-your-course/your-enrolment/inherent-requirements).
### Study plans
[Autumn commencing, full time](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/studyplan/3819636fc3beee50020e061ad00131c2)
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Important dates](https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/managing-your-course/important-dates/important-dates)
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Fee calculator](https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/managing-your-course/fees-and-payment/understanding-fees)
### Award(s)
Juris Doctor (JD)
### Faculty
Law
### Study level
Postgraduate
### Location
City campus
### Duration
3 Year(s)
### Duration - Part time
5.5 Year(s)
### CRICOS code
060932C
### Language of instruction
English
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Fee calculator](https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/managing-your-course/fees-and-payment/understanding-fees)