The University of Western Australia

Program

The law school’s flagship qualifying degree, the world-renowned and internationally recognized Juris Doctor (JD), is an innovative program that emphasizes rigorous discipline knowledge, practical and professional skill building and critical thinking. By choosing to study the JD at the University of Western Australia, you will

• benefit from UWA Law School’s long standing and deep links with the legal profession which contribute to consistently high rates of employment;
• learn from the very best of the legal profession and academic staff recognized nationally for excellence in teaching and research;
• participate in practical skill-building programs, including mooting (legal advocacy) competitions and internships;
• study and build lifelong friendships with a talented, diverse, and vibrant cohort of future leaders;
• enter the competitive graduate market with an edge, armed with both an undergraduate degree and the prestigious JD qualification.

The estimated time commitment for a standard full-time enrollment is approximately 46 hours per week (over 13 weeks) which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.

Blackstone Society
The Blackstone Society is UWA’s law student society. The society focuses on the student experience on campus and runs a range of events across careers, equity, wellness, and competition portfolios. In addition, the Blackstone Society hosts a wide range of exciting and very popular social events as well as legal skill-building competitions in areas such as mooting, client interview, and witness examination.