Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor
Summary The law forms the foundation on which civilised societies are based. In fact, it underpins many of society’s social, economic and scientific challenges. Having a knowledge of law will allow you to expertly respond to a range of individual, corporate, national and global problems. The Juris Doctor will prepare…
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Summary
The law forms the foundation on which civilised societies are based. In fact, it underpins many of society’s social, economic and scientific challenges. Having a knowledge of law will allow you to expertly respond to a range of individual, corporate, national and global problems.
The Juris Doctor will prepare you for a range of careers in Australia and globally, as well as satisfy the educational requirements to become a legal practitioner. It continues Macquarie’s tradition of providing interdisciplinary and contextual perspectives on the study of law.
Key features
Become a change-maker of the future
Join graduates known for being versatile professionals with a realistic understanding of the issues that bind the world together. Join a distinguished and global alumni network
Become a distinguished alumni alongside leading judges, lawyers, diplomats, executives and public servants when you graduate. Enjoy small class sizes and dedicated postgraduate classes
Be supported to succeed throughout your degree and beyond graduation. Learn about the law in its broader context
Look beyond the law as a set of rules and procedures, but instead as something that has the power to shape and change lives.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Barrister or solicitor
Community advocate
Diplomat
In-house counsel
Lobbyist
Policy adviser
Politician
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Community legal centres
Consulting firms
Consumer goods manufacturers and retail firms
Diplomatic and consular agencies
Educational institutions
Health organisations
Legal service providers
Media and news outlets
NGOs
Pharmaceutical companies
Public service
Regulatory authorities
Start-ups
Technology and telecommunications companies
Trade unions
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
