Course

Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice

University of Technology (UTS), Sydney · Sydney · City Campus · Law & Humanities

Masters On Campus

Key facts

Campus
City Campus · Haymarket
City
Sydney, New South Wales
Qualification
Masters
Duration
3 years
Delivery
On Campus
Annual tuition · 2027
AUD 54,590 (indicative)
Study area
Law & Humanities

Start dates

  • Autumn Session 2027, 2027 City Campus
  • Spring Session 2027, 2027 City Campus

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 6.5 overall

    IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0

  • TOEFL iBT — 79 overall

    TOEFL iBT (0-120): overall 79, writing 21

  • PTE Academic — 58 overall

    Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50

  • C1 Advanced — 176 overall

    Cambridge C1A / C2P: overall 176, writing 169

Academic entry requirements

  • To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria. Applicants must have one of the following: • Completed Australian doctorate, or overseas equivalent OR • Completed Australian bachelor's degree, Australian bachelor honours degree, or Australian master's degree, or overseas equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 4.5/7 OR • Completed Australian graduate certificate or Australian graduate diploma, or overseas equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 5/7 OR • Completed Australian bachelor's degree, Australian bachelor honours degree, or Australian master's degree, or overseas equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 4.1/7 AND Capacity to study the course demonstrated through a minimum of 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time relevant professional work experience The qualification must be in a field of study other than law or, if the qualification is in a legal field of study, it shall not be an academic qualification for legal practice. Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C04264 Master of Legal Studies or C11264 Graduate Certificate in Legal Studies. Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application For applicants who need to demonstrate capacity to pursue this course: • Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:• A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer • A completed 'UTS statement of service' signed by the employer • A statutory declaration confirming professional work experience (for Australian Residents only) • An official letter from the applicant's accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant's professional work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses) • Personal statement outlining relevant professional work experience and reasons to pursue this course For Applicants seeking credit recognition for core law subjects in overseas legal qualification • Written assessment from the NSW Legal Profession Admissions Board (LPAB) indicating which subjects need to be completed to meet the requirements for admission as a Legal Practitioner Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

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About this course

Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice is a masters course at University of Technology (UTS), Sydney in Sydney, New South Wales. It is listed as 3 years of study. Published intakes include Autumn Session 2027, 2027, Spring Session 2027, 2027. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 54,590 for 2027 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5.

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Administrative details

Course code
C04320
CRICOS
119889K

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated October 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.