Details
University Location | Newcastle, New South Wales |
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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 | $33,375 AUD (2021 fees; subject to increase) |
Semester Intake | January and June |
Next Available Intake | June 2021 |
Application Deadline | No set deadline* |
Overview
Start your Juris Doctor online
Fantastic news! The University of Newcastle Law School is committed to ensuring that their international students who commence the Juris Doctor/Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (JD/GDLP) program in 2021 will be able to progress their studies online on a full-time basis until it is possible to travel to Australia. For further information, please contact OzTREKK’s law admissions officer at law@oztrekk.com.
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.
OzTREKK Students Say…
Former OzTREKK student Dave Lotimer explains how an international education and Newcastle Law School’s practical experience has helped him and his career.
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. Watch our recent webinar with the University of Newcastle about the opportunities students have during their studies to get involved and put their legal know-how into practice.
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.
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