Details
| University Location | Newcastle, New South Wales |
|---|---|
| City Population | 446,000 |
| Student Population | 37,000 |
| Int'l Student Population | 7,000 |
| Main Campus | Callaghan (Newcastle) |
| Program Campus | Newcastle City |
| Program Duration | 3 years |
| Estimated Annual Tuition | $37,000 AUD (2020 fees; subject to increase) |
| Semester Intake | February and June |
| Next Available Intake | February 2020 |
| Application Deadline | No set deadline* |
Overview
In 2017 the University of Newcastle moved its Faculty of Business and Law to the new $95-million, state-of-the-art NeW Space facility, right in the heart of the city of Newcastle. At NeW Space, you will study the Juris Doctor concurrently with the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, allowing you to develop both high-level academic and legal skills while also receiving practical and real-world experience.
As part of the GDLP, you will complete 105 hours of supervised legal workplace experience in the university’s own legal centre under the supervision of the law school’s solicitors. The Legal Centre operates as a community legal centre, providing free legal advice and assistance to community members in the Hunter region.
Program
Supervised workplace experience guarantee
You will complete an additional 180 hours of external supervised workplace experience. The University of Newcastle’s dedicated placement officer will actively source an external placement that matches your career goals.
Study at NeW Space
Newcastle Law School’s contemporary learning space is in Newcastle’s CBD. This means it is not only close to Newcastle’s spectacular beaches and fashionable cafés, bars and restaurants, it is also close to Newcastle’s court precinct, making it easy to network with local practitioners and attend court.
Build your networks
The Law Students’ Association (UNLSA) is at the heart of the student community and allows you to form relationships to help you at university and beyond.
Law on the Beach
As a JD student, will also have the opportunity to contribute to the unique “Law on the Beach” program held each summer on Newcastle Beach. The “walk up” legal advice service targets young people, providing the opportunity to interview clients, brief lawyers, sit in on legal advice and do follow-up casework.
OzTREKK Students Say…
Here, former OzTREKK student Kaitlin Jagersky talks about her experience at Newcastle Law School and how it’s helped her career:
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Admission Requirements
Completed bachelor’s degree
You must have a completed undergraduate degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least 4.0 on a 7.0 scale or above to apply, and meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language requirements.
Admission Timeline
*No set application deadline; however, you are encouraged to submit your application as early as possible.
“…that practical experience really enhanced my resume and my skills”
They allow you to take master-level courses as well as more electives so that gives you more freedom to choose what type of education and courses you receive. Because of the JD program, you are also able to have the practical experience working both at the Legal Centre at the university as well as other local law firms, and by far, that practical experience really enhanced my resume and my skills and definitely helped me excel in my legal practice... as well as helped get employment here in Ontario.
…that practical experience really enhanced my resume and my skills
They allow you to take master-level courses as well as more electives so that gives you more freedom to choose what type of education and courses you receive. Because of the JD program, you are also able to have the practical experience working both at the Legal Centre at the university as well as other local law firms, and by far, that practical experience really enhanced my resume and my skills and definitely helped me excel in my legal practice… as well as helped get employment here in Ontario.
Kaitlin JLaw
The University of Newcastle, 2018
Kaitlin JLaw
The University of Newcastle, 2018
“Newcastle offers a very practical and hands on experience”
Newcastle offers the JD combined with the GDLP.... Newcastle offers a very practical and hands on experience.
Newcastle offers a very practical and hands on experience
Newcastle offers the JD combined with the GDLP…. Newcastle offers a very practical and hands on experience.
Nick GLaw
The University of Newcastle, 2018
Nick GLaw
The University of Newcastle, 2018
“Excellent”
Excellent, I will be recommending it to friends from home.
Excellent
Excellent, I will be recommending it to friends from home.
Matthew OLaw
The University of Newcastle, 2015
Matthew OLaw
The University of Newcastle, 2015
“Everyone is very helpful”
Everyone is very helpful and the class sizes are small which allows you to have an advantage. The experience at the legal centre is also a key aspect of this program.
Everyone is very helpful
Everyone is very helpful and the class sizes are small which allows you to have an advantage. The experience at the legal centre is also a key aspect of this program.
Jasveen BLaw
The University of Newcastle, 2014
Jasveen BLaw
The University of Newcastle, 2014
“Very beneficial and competitive in the diploma in legal practice area”
I like that the classes are small for my program I like that everyone is friendly. It's a good program to apply to Wont regret it Can learn a lot from this program Very beneficial and competitive in the diploma in legal practice area of program
Very beneficial and competitive in the diploma in legal practice area
I like that the classes are small for my program I like that everyone is friendly. It’s a good program to apply to Wont regret it Can learn a lot from this program Very beneficial and competitive in the diploma in legal practice area of program
Renee TLaw
The University of Newcastle, 2014
Renee TLaw
The University of Newcastle, 2014
“I love everything about the program”
The weather, and the people, they're just so chill and relaxed! I love everything about the program. It's great, the people are great, the profs are great, the program is great! In week 5 I was already doing hands on practical experience, you can't beat that!
I love everything about the program
The weather, and the people, they’re just so chill and relaxed! I love everything about the program. It’s great, the people are great, the profs are great, the program is great! In week 5 I was already doing hands on practical experience, you can’t beat that!
Taija KLaw
The University of Newcastle, 2014
Taija KLaw
The University of Newcastle, 2014
“My university is very helpful and very accommodating to international students”
The warm weather, beaches and people. I like that the university is very helpful, there is a lot of support programs for international students as well as law students. I really like the campus.... It is a great experience and that my university is very helpful and very accommodating to international students.
My university is very helpful and very accommodating to international students
The warm weather, beaches and people. I like that the university is very helpful, there is a lot of support programs for international students as well as law students. I really like the campus…. It is a great experience and that my university is very helpful and very accommodating to international students.
Paulina KLaw
The University of Newcastle, 2014
Paulina KLaw
The University of Newcastle, 2014
“I really appreciated the personal connection between professors and students”
Studying law at Newcastle was a great adventure for me. I really appreciated the personal connection between professors and students, and the opportunity to receive extensive supervised practical training made it well worth spending three years to obtain a comprehensive legal education. On my return to Canada, I was able to complete the relevant exams and start my legal career.
I really appreciated the personal connection between professors and students
Studying law at Newcastle was a great adventure for me. I really appreciated the personal connection between professors and students, and the opportunity to receive extensive supervised practical training made it well worth spending three years to obtain a comprehensive legal education. On my return to Canada, I was able to complete the relevant exams and start my legal career.
Dave LLaw
The University of Newcastle, 2014
Dave LLaw
The University of Newcastle, 2014
Admissions OfficerKati Gorbachyova
Caring, honest, funny. Loves music (anything from Zeppelin to Flume), documentaries, visiting the Comedy Store in L.A., and volunteering for mental health causes in Vancouver. ESFP. Kati meets with Canadian students from BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. When not on an airplane, Kati is meeting with student groups and academic counsellors across Western Canada. Her favourite part of the role is connecting with students, so feel free to drop her a line if you want to learn more about studying in Australia!
Food: Sushi
Drink: Water
Movie: The Departed / Pulp Fiction/ Superbad
Music: Anything that connects to the soul 😉
Book: The Pillars of the Earth
Superpower: Invisibility
Email: kati@oztrekk.com
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