Juris Doctor
UNSW Sydney
Priority 2 (Medium)
Places nearly full (not over-allocated)|Visa Approval Time: 4-8 weeks queuing for processing
Data updated: 2025-11-13
2026
- Total Tuition Fee184,500 AUD
- Fee Per Academic Year61,500 AUD
- Course Duration3.0 Year (156 weeks)
- Last Updated07-11-2025
Overview
Introduction
The UNSW Juris Doctor (JD) is a distinctive postgraduate degree that provides the basis for admission to legal practice in Australia, as well as a wide range of careers in government, business, legal and social policy and international relations. You might be asking yourself what is a Juris Doctor? What does a JD mean? Can I become a lawyer? Yes! We have written all about what is a Juris Doctor and how it will help you launch your career in law.The UNSW Juris Doctor is the most flexible postgraduate legal training of all Go8 universities, offering a customisable combination of face-to-face and online learning for students with the option to complete up to half of weekly lectures online. You’ll have the ability to study part-time and quickly turn up or down your study load term to term, allowing you to shape your timetable to suit your priorities outside of university.The Juris Doctor offers a pathway to become a legal practitioner for graduates of disciplines other than law, or those with an undergraduate degree in law from an overseas institution.Our world-class researchers and teachers are leading critical debate in some of today’s greatest challenges, bringing the Faculty’s founding ethos and commitment to justice to their teaching. You’ll be part of a cohort of students who are engaged with social justice initiatives and driven to be the next leaders in legal practice.To learn more about potential pathways to a career in Law, read our blog: How to Become a Lawyer.
Key Dates
2025
2026
School Application Steps
Follow the process below, prepare materials in order, and track the progress of each stage.
- 1
Prepare Materials (School Application)
- Organize academic and language materials based on the list of target courses and schools.
- If the requirements are not yet met, you can apply for a language pathway program/packaged course (ELICOS/internal test) first.
- Name the electronic versions of documents uniformly (in English) for easy reuse in subsequent visa applications.
Documents for Adult Applicants
- 2
Briefing on School-Arranged Interview (if applicable)
- Submit application materials, including transcripts, passport, and English proficiency proof, to the State Department of Education.
- School review: The Department of Education recommends schools based on the student's situation, and the school arranges an interview after its review.
- Interview notification: An email will specify the interview time, method (usually Zoom or Teams), and preparation details.
- Interview content: A conversation in English including self-introduction, interests, academic situation, future plans, and a comprehensive assessment of learning habits, adaptability, reasons for coming to Australia, etc. The duration is approximately 15-30 minutes.
- 3
Submit School Application
- Submit the application through the school's official website or an agent's portal and pay the application fee (if any).
- Submit supplementary documents as required and track the admission progress (Conditional/Unconditional Offer).
- After meeting the conditions, pay the tuition deposit and complete the acceptance procedure (Accept Offer).
- 4
Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC
- The school issues the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
- Purchase/confirm OSHC to cover the entire visa period (including dependents, if any).
- 5
Visa Document Preparation (Subclass 500)
- Organize documents for finances, GTE, English proficiency, and medical examination, ensuring consistency with the chosen course.
- Check the letterheads, dates, translation formats, and certification requirements of visa documents.
Scholarship
Language Requirements
IELTS Score
PTE Score
2026 year(s)
Listening
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Writing
6.0
Overall
7.0
School Level
The school's visa assessment level determines the risk level for students applying for a visa and is a significant reference.
For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.
Course Campuses
- NSW
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