Program Overview
The Juris Doctor (JD) Legal Practice at University of Newcastle is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Law over 6 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Juris Doctor (JD) Legal Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 6 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 84,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; AUD 71,323 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Newcastle, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Juris Doctor (JD) Legal Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Legal System and Method I
- Legal System and Method II
- Torts - Part A
- Torts - Part B
- Criminal Law and Procedure - Part A
- Criminal Law and Procedure - Part B
- Contracts - Part A
- Contracts - Part B
- Property
- Constitutional Law
- Administrative Law
- Civil Procedure
- Evidence
- Company Law
- Professional Conduct
- Equity and Trusts
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements:
Entry to the JD/GradDipLegPrac is available to students who meet the following entry requirements:
- Applicants for the combined Juris Doctor/Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice must have successfully completed a tertiary qualification of 3-year Level 7 Bachelor Degree other than Law from a recognised institution; or
- other tertiary qualification from a recognised institution assessed by the Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor to be equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 84,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; AUD 71,323 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 84,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; AUD 71,323 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Newcastle directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Newcastle
University of Newcastle
Callaghan, Australia
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University Profile- Start Date May 2026
- Language English
- Duration 6 months