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3 Best Law (JD) Programs in Australia

There are 3 Law (JD) programs in Australia, spread across 2 universities; the most common length is 4 years. The list starts with courses at Queensland University of Technology and Western Sydney University.

1Bachelor's Degree
QU Queensland University of Technology logo
QS World #226 #16 in Australia Australia

Law

Queensland University of Technology — The Bachelor of Laws program at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) equips students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices essential f...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law (JD)
2Bachelor's Degree
WS Western Sydney University logo
QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws

Western Sydney University — The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws at Western Sydney University offers an interdisciplinary approach, merging the study of the arts with comprehensive legal education....

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law (JD)

How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #226 (Queensland University of Technology) to #400 (Western Sydney University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Queensland University of Technology is cited most (5,895,532 citations).

What the courses look like

By level: 2 bachelor's and 1 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Western Sydney University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Law (JD) in Australia?

Queensland University of Technology (QS World #226) and Western Sydney University (QS World #400) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Law (JD) course take in Australia?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Law (JD) courses start in Australia?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Law (JD) courses in Australia?

Western Sydney University, with 2, ahead of Queensland University of Technology (1).

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