Juris Doctor

For 2026, the indicative Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) first year fee is $17,500, with a total estimated cost of $53,000 to complete the degree. For full-fee domestic students, the indicative first year fee is $43,000, with $135,500 to complete the degree. For international students, the indicative first year fee is $60,500, with $193,500 to complete the degree. Fees are subject to annual review and are a guide only.

Yes, the UNSW Juris Doctor can be studied either full-time or part-time. Full-time study takes three years, while part-time study can take a maximum of eight years. Part-time students typically take two courses per term and can complete the degree in four years at that pace. You can also adjust your study load from term to term, and blend campus and online learning.

Yes, UNSW Law & Justice offers a range of international opportunities. Student exchanges are available in 38 countries, and electives are offered in China, USA, Switzerland, India, Vanuatu and Chile. There is also a pathway to postgraduate study at Oxford University (allowing students to graduate with both the UNSW Juris Doctor and the Oxford Bachelor of Civil Law or Master in Laws and Finance in three and a half years), as well as a pathway to an LLM degree at Hong Kong University.

The UNSW Juris Doctor comprises 144 units of credit (UOC) in total. Students must complete 16 core courses (96 UOC), 7 law elective courses (42 UOC), and 1 prescribed theory elective (6 UOC). Students can choose from over 200 law elective courses across diverse areas of practice, from commercial and corporate law to human rights, technology, and environmental law. Most courses are 6 UOC each.

Domestic applicants should apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) Postgraduate. To be considered for both a CSP and a full-fee place, you should list both UAC codes in your preferences: UAC code 910600 for CSP and 910601 for full-fee places. CSP are offered to the most competitively ranked applicants based on academic merit. Students already enrolled in a full-fee place can also apply to transfer to a CSP after completing a minimum of 48 UOC, with awards offered to those with the highest overall Juris Doctor WAM (minimum WAM of 75.00 required).