University of New South Wales

Program Information

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Doctor of Juridical Science degree provides an opportunity to combine a doctoral thesis with the coursework component of a Master of Laws degree and allows significant research into an area of interest developed within the coursework program. In addition to the contact with academic staff fostered by the program, SJD students will become part of the mainstream student body of the law school and enjoy the advantages of contact with other committed research students. The SJD is intended to be equivalent to a PhD and therefore among the highest forms of degree that a university can award. The degree is intended to prepare candidates for an academic career, or for high level research and policy formulation. While exceeding the requirements of most practising lawyers who wish to undertake a higher degree, it is expected that, as has been the case in North America and elsewhere overseas, the SJD will be widely accepted by the profession as an indicator of expertise and original contribution to an area of knowledge.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No