(JD) Guide - The University of Sydney

CONTENTS02 Sydney Law School - Welcome From The Dean04 The Sydney Advantage – Introduction06 The Sydney JD - Exchange Opportunities07 The Sydney JD - Offshore Opportunities08 The Sydney JD - Pathways to Oxford10 The Sydney JD - Social Justice Program11 The Sydney JD - Peer Mentoring Program12 The Sydney JD - Student Societies13 The Sydney JD - Careers & Employment Services14 The SydneyJD - State-Of-The-Art Facilities15 Sydney Law School - Alumni Network16 Sydney Law School - Outstanding Student Achievements19 Sydney Law School - World Class Academic staff20 The Sydney JD - Program Structure22 The Sydney JD - Learning & Teaching Methods23 The Sydney JD - Teaching & Assessment Principles24 The Sydney JD - Professional Recognition30 The Sydney JD - Units Of Study37 The Sydney JD - Application - Domestic Students38 The Sydney JD - Application - International Students39 The Sydney JD - Application - Special Admission40 The Sydney JD - Scholarships41 The Sydney JD - Student Contributions, Costs & Fees43 The Sydney JD - Frequently Asked Questions & Further Information

2ABOUT SYDNEY LAW SCHOOLWELCOME FROM THE DEANWelcome to the Sydney Law School and this Guide on theSydney Juris Doctor (JD). The JD is widely recognised inAustralia, the United States, Canada, Asia and Latin Americaas a postgraduate professional-entry law degree.WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THE SYDNEY JD?At Sydney Law School we recognise that graduates enter aglobal market for legal services. The Sydney JD aims to buildon Sydney Law School’s tradition of academic strength inthe core areas of law and international law by focusing ourJD curriculum on international, comparative and transnationalaspects of the law. The Sydney JD includes all the coresubjects for admission to practice in Australia but is the firstlaw school in Australia to recognize that study of both Publicand Private International Law is essential for today’s lawyers.Students may also choose from a wide range of electivesoffering advanced learning and international perspectives.Whether our graduates choose to work in Australian citiesor overseas, in regional or local practice, in government,not-for-profit organisations, commerce, or to undertakepostgraduate studies in Australia or overseas, we aim toprovide them with the analytical, ethical and problem-solvingskills they will need.WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE JD ANDOUR UNDERGRADUATE LLB AT SYDNEY?Both degrees include the subjects required for practice andboth have an international focus. However, the JD is taughtat a postgraduate level and as a single degree, usually overthree years, compared with the LLB that must be studied incombination with another undergraduate degree over five orsix years.The primary advantages of the JD are its global focus andrecognition internationally as a postgraduate professionallaw degree. The Sydney JD advantage is that your legaleducation will equip you with a firm foundation in core areas

of law and an understanding of the law in its an international,comparative and transnational context.Please feel free to contact me or Peter Finneran, Marketingand Admissions Manager, if you have any questions orcomments.I look forward to welcoming you to the Sydney Law School.Best wishes,Professor Greg TolhurstActing Dean of Sydney Law School

4ABOUT SYDNEY LAW SCHOOLTHE SYDNEY ADVANTAGE –INTRODUCTIONSince its inception, Sydney Law School has been at theforefront of teaching and research in law in Australia. Itsstrong sense of commitment to the fundamentals of lawis combined with a commitment to innovation and theexploration of issues at the cutting edge. Its programs anddegrees are of outstanding quality in depth and breadth.Our graduates go on to excel at the highest levels ofpostgraduate study at the world’s leading educationinstitutions, and in their chosen careers across many fieldsof human endeavour.The Sydney Juris Doctor (JD) ushers in a new era forSydney Law School and its teaching of law at the graduatelevel. A comprehensive three-year degree, it has aninternational focus that is unique among Australian lawschools, drawing on Sydney’s Faculty of leading academicsand international adjunct faculty members, and its longtradition of engagement with international law andperspectives. You receive an education that equips youfor the practice of law in a global, transnational andinternational marketplace for legal services.The Sydney JD comprises the core legal subjects requiredthroughout the world for professional accreditation coupledwith the study of a wide range of elective subjects whichallows advanced learning in both specialised fields and lawin general. Teaching and learning methodology includesa wide range of formats to allow individual choice, a deepunderstanding of the law, independent research and thedevelopment of the skills and ethics inherent in modernprofessional practice.UNRIVALLED INTERNATIONAL FOCUS AT A GLANCE––The study of public and private international law ascore units––Exciting exchange opportunities––Unique off shore study opportunities at locations includingNepal, Shanghai and Europe––Social justice, mooting, publishing and clinical placementprograms––A wide range of elective subjects––Teaching by leading academics and scholars, includingadjunct faculty from the profession and judiciary––Pathway from the Sydney JD to the Oxford BCL

“In my experience, the Sydney JD has enabledme to immerse myself in a unique academicprogram, emphasising international law andglobal practice. With distinguished facultymembers, an ambitious and inspiring studentbody, and broad educational resources, I havefound Sydney Law School to embody theintellectual vitality characteristic of largeacademic institutions, while still offering theadvantages of academic intimacy. I know thatwith this experience I will leave law schoolcapable and confident in my ability tosucceed in a highly competitive internationalforum.”ALLEGRA GELLERCANADASYDNEY JURIS DOCTOR

THE SYDNEY JD –OFFSHORE OPPORTUNITIESSydney Law School also offers youthe opportunity to experienceoverseas study through one of ourOffshore Programs:SOUTHEAST ASIA WINTER SCHOOLThis unit introduces students to thelegal systems of Southeast Asia,focusing on Indonesia and Malaysia. Itemphasises legal pluralism - that is, theoperation of different bodies of law forparticular groups in these countries,colonial, national, Islamic and customarylaw - and compares how countries inSoutheast Asia have handled it.It will be taught with the cooperationof Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta,Indonesia and International IslamicUniversity, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.SYDNEY LAW SCHOOL IN EUROPEThe Sydney Law School in Europeprogram will again offer a rangeof subjects in prestigious locationsin Europe in 2013. Venues includeRobinson College at Cambridge,Humboldt University in Berlin, London,and Prato, near Florence, Italy. Coursesare taught by specialist academicsor adjunct faculty from Sydney LawSchool in conjunction with leadinginternational specialist academicsor lawyers. Each subject is taughtintensively over 4-5 days withassessment due some weeks after thecourse. Although many of the units arefor postgraduate students, the programdoes make selected units available tostudents in the final year of their JD.For information on the latest lecturetimetable, unit descriptions andapplication form, please also visit:http://sydney.edu.au/law/LLMinEuropeTHE SHANGHAI WINTER SCHOOLThe Shanghai Winter School is anintensive three-week introductionto Chinese Law and provides youwith an opportunity to study, on anintensive basis, the laws and legalsystem of China while experiencing lifein that country. The Winter School isjointly organised by the Sydney LawSchool and the East China Universityof Politics and Law (ECUPL) andis held on the campus of ECUPL inShanghai, China. Lectures are givenby Chinese Professors in English andthe program is supervised by academicstaff from the Sydney Law School. Arepresentative of the Law School willbe in residence in Shanghai to overseethe course and to assist students. TheWinter School will stimulate interestin, and analysis of, Chinese legal styles,attitudes and structures, includingtraditional Chinese legal values andprocesses, as significant factors in theunderstanding of modern Chinese lawand the legal system.THE KYOTO AND TOKYO SEMINARSIN JAPANESE LAWYou have the opportunity to take twounits of study in Japan in February2013 known as the Kyoto and TokyoSeminars. The Kyoto Seminar providesan introduction to Japanese law ina global context. You will gain anunderstanding of the interaction ofJapanese Law with civil justice, criminaljustice, business, politics, genderand the legal professions. The TokyoSeminar provides an introductionto Japanese business law by lookingat Japan’s trade and investmentenvironment, insolvency and corporategovernance, consumer regulation andlawyering.Instruction is from lecturers fromRitsumeikan University and otherleading Japanese universities, as wellas from Australia, including ProfessorLuke Nottage of Sydney Law School,with guest lectures by prominentpractitioners. You will attend a field tripin each seminar to learn about social,business and legal issues in Japanesesociety.HIMALAYAN FIELD SCHOOL:DEVELOPMENT, LAW & HUMANRIGHTSAre you interested in the law andpolitics of development and humanrights in developing countries?Would you like to see first-hand howinternational law assists poor andvulnerable communities overseas,including refugees and minority tribalgroups? Have you ever wondered whatit is like to work for a United Nationsagency in the field? The Sydney Centrefor International Law (SCIL) offersthe innovative Himalayan Field School,conducted over two and a half weeksinside Nepal, to explore the fascinatingand difficult problems of developmentand human rights confrontingdeveloping countries. The Field Schoolis an elective unit for credit towardsundergraduate or postgraduate lawdegrees at Sydney Law School. TheField School exposes you to therole and limits of law in addressingacute problems of socio-economicdevelopment and human rights facinga developing country like Nepal, whichranks among the world’s poorestcountries.The Field School will take place inKathmandu, Pokhara and Melamchiin Nepal. It will be conducted inconjunction with Kathmandu Schoolof Law, a leading university for legaleducation in Nepal. Nepal has anextraordinary political, social, culturaland religious history, a diversepopulation and a unique naturalenvironment. In recent years it hasemerged out of the turbulence of a civilwar and is now building a new politicaland legal system. The Field School willprovide opportunities to explore Nepal’scultural and natural heritage throughvisits to major temples and palaces,world heritage cities and hill stations.ENQUIRIESFor all enquiries in relation to SydneyLaw School’s Offshore Program:Sonya ChaterT +61 2 9351 0275E law.offshore@sydney.edu.au

8COURSE GUIDETHE SYDNEY JD - PATHWAYS TOOXFORDSydney Law School is pleased to announce Pathways fromthe Sydney JD to the Oxford BCL, a unique collaborationwith the United Kingdom’s largest law school. The initiativewill permit you to receive a Sydney JD as well as an OxfordBCL.The agreement will allow for high-achieving students to beoffered early admission to the BCL. Instead of completingthe final semester of the JD in Sydney, you will be awardedboth a Sydney JD and Oxford BCL. Under this agreementthe time taken to complete both awards will be reduced byone semester. You will receive either:––The Bachelor of Civil Law; or––The Master’s in Law and FinanceEither degree from the Faculty of Law at Oxford Universityrefers to the award of a BCL.The program is open to final year JD students at SydneyLaw School. Admission is competitive and is assessed byOxford. You will commence your BCL studies at Oxford inlate September alongside other BCL candidates, followingsuccessful completion of your penultimate semester of theJD at Sydney Law School. Please note that students areliable for all tuition, travel and living expenses associatedwith the BCL.THE OXFORD MASTER’S IN FINANCE AND LAWThe Masters in Law and Finance consists of core andelective study. You will undertake the following core courses:––Finance I––Finance II––First Principles of Financial Economics––Law & Economics of Corporate TransactionsYou then have the option of completing a further two lawcourses, or one dissertation and one law course. Electivecourses include:––Comparative & European Corporate Law––Competition Law––Conflict of Laws––Corporate Finance Law––Corporate Insolvency Law––European Business Regulation––International Economic Law––International Intellectual Property––Principles of Financial Regulation––Transnational Commercial LawTHE OXFORD BACHELOR OF CIVIL LAW (BCL)Oxford’s Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) is one of the most highlyesteemed master’s-level qualifications in the common lawworld. You are expected to analyse complex material criticallyand to consider it from different perspectives. Attention tolegal puzzles is often combined with discussion of underlyingpolicy problems, and you are expected to make your owncontribution to the debate. In the seminars you are likely tofind students from a range of jurisdictions and backgrounds.This diversity among contributors also helps to stimulatevariety and depth in discussions.You choose your units from a selection of 30 or so and takeeither 3 or 4 BCL courses. Teaching on the BCL is sharedbetween the faculty and the colleges. A typical BCL coursemight have one or two faculty-level events per week. At somepoint in the year there will also be a course of three or fourtutorials in each course at college level. A tutorial is an houror so of intensive discussion between one tutor and typicallytwo or three students. However, teaching methods varysomewhat, as do class sizes. Different courses or differentparts of a single course may take place in different terms.All examinations (except the essay-based examination forJurisprudence and Political Theory) take place at the endof the academic year, in early July.Museum of Natural History, University of Oxford. Photo copyright: James Head, United Kingdom

“Far from being merely an academiccourse, my studies of law at SydneyUniversity have opened my eyes in manyways. An inspiring and diverse range oflegal minds, in both my lecturers and myfellow students, constantly challengeme to re-think existing beliefs, perceivemy world in new ways, and think in away which encourages these challenges.Most importantly, my legal studies havebroadened my view of what it will mean tobe a legal practitioner and the innumerableopportunities available, and inspired in mea confidence that my Sydney Universitylaw studies will sufficientlyprepare me for any pathwhich I may choose to take.”AMELIA MURRAY-LONGSYDNEY JURIS DOCTOR

THE SYDNEY JD –PEER MENTORING PROGRAMIn 2010 the Sydney Law School launched a Peer to PeerMentoring Program for first year JD and LLB students. Theprogram has grown and this year we had more than 70 percent of international and local JD students participate.The program is designed to assist you in building social andacademic networks through attending a range of academicand social events with the support of a mentor.YOUR MENTORAll mentors and mentees will meet on the first day oflectures where you will have the opportunity to find outabout the degree and University and meet other first yearstudents. Each group is matched up with two senior studentmentors who work with a group of 8-10 mentees. Thementor will help you by:––giving you information about all the services on campus––organising two mentoring group activities––inviting you to social and academic events––giving you general information about life in Sydney––providing someone you can talk to about your experiencesand studiesThe mentor is not responsible for:––tutoring––academic adviceWHAT WILL I BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND?It is recommended that you attend the program launch inFebruary and the lunch in March. These meetings are notcompulsory. However, meetings have been found to bebeneficial in helping you to share information, meet otherstudents and gain advice and guidance from a seniorstudent.You can then choose whether you want to attend theadditional social and academic events.WHAT HAPPENS IF I STOP ATTENDING MEETINGS?Meeting attendance is not compulsory. As a matter ofcourtesy, please advise your mentor if you cannot attendthe meetings.WHEN WILL EVENTS TAKE PLACE?Social and academic events are organised by the MentoringProgram Coordinator. Please check your University emailregularly for the dates and times of social events.HOW LONG DOES THE PROGRAM RUN FOR?The Program will run throughout first semester as follows:––Program Launch (February)––Lunch Time Event (March)––One to two additional academic and social events––One mentor/mentee meeting (March/April)

12COURSE GUIDETHE SYDNEY JD – STUDENTSOCIETIESAs a student of Sydney Law School,you are integral to the reputation of theSydney Law School and the strengthof the Sydney JD. In turn, studentsocieties enhance your experience ofstudying the Sydney JD. Currently, twostudent societies operate in associationwith the Sydney Law School.SYDNEY UNIVERSITY LAW SOCIETY(SULS)Formed in 1902, the aims of SULS arevarious, and include the creation of anenjoyable social climate and feeling ofcamaraderie among the students. SULShas been successful in developinga strong relationship with the legalprofession, particularly in Sydney. Thesociety’s activities include Orientationactivities for new students coupledwith an information handbook, theorganisation of social events suchas the Law Ball, the Law Dinner, freelunches, cocktail parties and semesterparties. SULS organises the highlypopular Law Revue. The Revue is themost public arm of the Law Societyand continues to be an enormoussuccess for all those involved. SULSis also responsible for organising guestspeakers to attend lunchtime seminarson interesting and controversial topics.The society runs the mooting programsfor both senior and junior mooters. Inaddition to the internal competition,the HV Evatt Moot is held annuallybetween the University of New SouthWales and the University of Sydney.There is also an Australia-wide FamilyLaw Mooting Competition and theworldwide Jessup International LawMooting Competition.SULS is a member of the AustralasianLaw Students’ Association (ALSA),which holds its annual conferencesin the half-yearly break, with anintervarsity mooting competition,witness examination competition,student papers and legal seminarsas its primary focus. The Societypublishes its own annual journal,Blackacre, which contains a variety ofarticles, ranging from the humorous tothe historical. SULS also publishes afortnightly newsletter called Hearsay,which provides students with regularinformation about upcoming socialevents, lectures and interesting legalsnippets. Polemic is a sociolegal journalalso published by SULS, which hasa vast range of contributors from allfacets of the legal profession. Thereare five student representatives ofthe Law School elected by studentseach October (the President of theSydney University Law Society, threeundergraduates and one postgraduate).Their role is to assist you in any waypossible, whether that be the alterationof faculty policy on exams, assessmentor making enquiries for any one studenton an individual matter. They areavailable for advice on University bylawsand resolutions and representingyou before members of the Law Schoolstaff and administration. For furtherinformation, consult the SULS website:www.suls.org.auCHINESE LAW STUDENTS SOCIETY(CLSS)Founded in 2004, the Chinese LawStudents Society (CLSS) at theUniversity of Sydney is dedicated toenhancing the quality of student lifeat the university and providing itsmembers with opportunities on a globalscale. The society’s aims are to:––assist the ambitions and aspirations ofmembers in their pursuit of academicexcellence––provide members with exciting careeropportunities both within Australianand overseas––facilitate a range of enjoyable socialevents for members who share acommon interest in lawCLSS comprises four main portfolios:––Careers––Education––Social––PublicationsFor more information, visit the CLSSwebsite: www.usydclss.com

THE SYDNEY JD – CAREERS &EMPLOYMENT SERVICESAs a Sydney JD student, you will be able to access thecareers and employment services offered by the SydneyLaw School and the University of Sydney. There are nowmore diverse employment and career opportunities for youthan ever before. You may secure a summer clerkship at aprominent Sydney law firm; you may decide to wait andapply for a graduate position, within private legal practiceor another legal field; you may succeed in receiving anoverseas clerkship in the United Kingdom, Singapore,Hong Kong or Europe; you may choose to pursue a careerin a field where law graduates are increasingly in demandsuch as management consultancy or investment bankingor you may decide to return to University and pursue anLLM by Coursework or a PhD and even consider a careerin academia. As a Sydney JD student, you will be able tomake an informed choice on your future career pathduring your studies.EMPLOYMENT ONLINESydney Law School runs a dedicated careers andemployment portal through its website. You can accessit directly and download information in relation to:––Part-time employment opportunities––Full-time employment opportunities––Casual employment opportunities––Internships––Industry Scholarships––Judicial Associateships––Work Experience––On-site presentations by employers, including law firms,government departments and private industryhttp://sydney.edu.au/law /cstudent/undergrad/future.shtmlSUMMER CLERKSHIP SCHEME & GRADUATEEMPLOYMENT PROGRAMThe Summer Clerkship Scheme and Graduate EmploymentProgram is the largest paid internship and employmentinitiative for law students in Australia. It involves law schoolsfrom New South Wales, Queensland and the AustralianCapital Territory. If you apply for the Summer ClerkshipScheme, you will be competing for a paid internship at one ofover 30 organisations, including private legal practice firms,Federal and State government departments. The GraduateEmployment Program gives you another option to apply fora graduate position in your final year. Both initiatives areadministered by the Law Society of New South Wales:http://www.lawsociety.com.au/community/forlawstudents/GraduateEmploymentClerkships/index.htmUNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY CAREERS CENTREThe University of Sydney Careers Centre helps you to buildemployability skills, plan careers and look for work. It offersworkshops and support in writing resumes, interview andjob search skills, plus a range of services to help employersconnect with you, including careers fairs, informationsessions and job advertisements.http://sydney.edu.au/careersSYDNEY TALENTSydneyTalent is an initiative of the University of Sydney thatconnects outstanding students and graduates with a widerange of employers and industries for part-time and full-timework opportunities.The University of Sydney is Australia’s first university,attracting students of the highest calibre. They expect,provide and reflect the unique University of Sydneyexperience. At SydneyTalent, it’s this experience that is thedifference for students and employers alike.http://www.sydneytalent.com.au

14ABOUT SYDNEY LAW SCHOOLSYDNEY LAW SCHOOL –STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIESThe Law School is a flagship building,creating a gateway to the Universityfrom the city and represents the dawnof a new era for law teaching atThe University of Sydney. It providesprestigious and well-equippedaccommodation as befits one ofAustralia’s leading law schools andoffers the highest quality teachingand learning and research facilitiesfor students and staff.The complex consists of eight levelsand accommodates the academic andadministrative staff, together witha range of research centres andinstitutes. It incorporates collaborativespaces, meeting and conference rooms.There are a total of 23 teaching spaceswithin the building ranging from 300and 100 seat lecture theatres, throughto 60, 56, and 24 seat seminar facilitiesto suit a wide range of teachingrequirements. It also accommodatesa Moot Court facility, the Law Libraryand a spacious Forecourt.

SYDNEY LAW SCHOOL –ALUMNI NETWORKSydney Law School has developeda strong link with its alumni. Sydneylaw graduates are represented in allprofessions, not just in law, both hereand overseas. Through our graduates’participation in unique opportunitiessuch as judging law moots, deliveringpublic seminars and attendance atfunctions and events, as a student ofSydney Law School, you can benefitfrom the knowledge and experience ofour alumni.Our alumni include current and formermembers in a wealth of professions:JUDICIARY:––Three of the seven current membersof the High Court of Australiaincluding The Hon. Justice WilliamGummow,The Hon. Justice Susan Crennan andThe Hon. Justice Virginia Bell––Chief Justice of New South Wales,The Hon. Thomas Bathurst AC QC––President of the New South WalesCourt of Appeal,The Hon. Justice James Allsop––Chief Judge at Common Law,Supreme Court of New South Wales,The Hon. Justice Peter McClellan QC––Chief Judge of the District Court ofNew South Wales,His Honour Judge Reginald Blanch––Chief Justice of the NSW Land andEnvironment Court, The Hon. JusticeBrian Preston SC––Former leading judges including: TheHon. Justice Murray Gleeson, SirAnthony Mason, The Hon. ElizabethEvatt, Sir Laurence Street, TheHon. Michael Kirby, The Hon. JamesSpigelman and The Hon. MaryGaudronGOVERNMENT:––Former Prime Ministers, John Howard,Gough Whitlam, William McMahonand Edmund Barton––Former New South Wales Premier,Neville Wran––Former Governor-Generals, Sir WilliamDeane andSir John Kerr––Minister for Sustainability,Environment, Water, Population &Communities, The Hon. Tony BurkeMP––Federal Leader of the Opposition, TheHon. Tony Abbott MP––Federal Shadow Treasurer, The Hon.Joe Hockey MP––Shadow Minister for Communications& Broadband, The Hon. MalcolmTurnbull MPBUSINESS, MEDIA & SPORT:––Chairman of New South WalesRugby Union (NSWRU) and FormerWallabies’ Captain, Nick Farr-Jones––President of the International Councilof Arbitration for Sport (ICAS), JohnCoates––President of Tennis Australia, StephenHealy––CEO of Foxtel, Richard Freudenstein––CEO of Deutsche Bank (Asia-Pacific),Robert Rankin––Former President of the World Bank,James Wolfensohn––Former CEO of the National RugbyLeague (NRL), David Gallop––Craig Reucassel, Julian Morrow andChas Licciardello (The Chaser)––Former Head of the AustralianInstitute of Sport and Head ofNational Teams and FootballDevelopment at Football Australia,John Boultbee

16ABOUT SYDNEY LAW SCHOOLSYDNEY LAW SCHOOL –OUTSTANDING STUDENTACHIEVEMENTSNaomi Oreb (BA 2008, LLB 2010) wonthe Vinerian Scholarship for first place inthe Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) exams atOxford University.Sydney Law School is fortunate to have a proud history of outstanding student achievement from success in national andinternational mooting competitions to a strong number of Rhodes scholars.EXCELLENT MOOTING PROGRAMWORLD CHAMPIONS, JESSUP MOOT, 2011, 2007, 1996AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONS, JESSUP MOOT, 2011, 2008, 2000, 1995-1998AUSTRALIAN RUNNERS-UP, JESSUP MOOT, 2007WORLD CHAMPIONS, WORLD UNIVERSITIES DEBATING CHAMPIONSHIPS, 2010, 2001WORLD’S BEST SPEAKER, WORLD UNIVERSITIES DEBATING CHAMPIONSHIPS, 2004, 2001, 1996CHAMPIONS, EUROPEAN LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (ELSA) WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION MOOT (WTO), 2006CHAMPIONS, JAPAN INTERCOLLEGIATE NEGOTIATION AND ARBITRATION MOOT COMPETITION, 2007, 2006CHAMPIONS, WORLD INTERVARSITY DEBATING CHAMPIONSHIPS, 2006WINNERS, SIR HARRY GIBBS MOOT, 2008, 2007WINNERS, SIR JOHN PEDEN MOOT, 2007WINNERS, MURRAY GLEESON MOOT, 2009WINNERS, NATIONAL SHINE LAWYERS TORT MOOT, 2010INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTSBEN SAUL (BA 1999, LLB 2001) – WINNER OF THE SIR EDWARD ‘WEARY’ DUNLOP AWARDDANIELLE MALEK (BA 1993, LLB 2004) – WINNER OF THE SIR GENERAL JOHN MONASH PRIZETHAO NGUYEN (BCOM 2004, LLB 2007) – AUSTRALIAN YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UNITED NATIONS ASSEMBLYROBERT YEZERSKI (BA 2002, LLB 2004) - WINNER OF THE FRANK KNOX FELLOWSHIP TO COMPLETE LLM AT HARVARD LAW SCHOOLBRENDAN PLANT (BECSOCSCI 2002, LLB 2003) - WINNER OF THE CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP TO COMPLETE MASTERS AT LONDONSCHOOL OF ECONOMICS (LSE)PETER TURNER (BSC 1999, LLB 2002) - WINNER OF THE WM TAPP STUDENTSHIP IN LAW TO COMPLETE PHD AT OXFORDKATHRYN SIMON (BA 2003, LLB 2005) - WINNER OF THE FRANK KNOX MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIPOLIVER JONES (BA 2005, LLB 2007) - WINNER OF THE LORD MANSFIELD SCHOLARSHIPZELLIE WOOD (BA 2006, LLB 2008) – WINNER OF THE SIR GENERAL JOHN MONASH PRIZENAOMI HART (BA 2009, LLB 2011) – WINNER OF THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP SCHOLARSHIPANNABELLE CHAUCEY (BA 2007, LLB 2010) – WINNER OF THE SYDNEY CHINESE LIONS HUMANITARIAN SCHOLARSHIPEMMA DUNLOP (BA 2007, LLB 2009) –WINNER OF THE HUGO GROTIUS SCHOLARSHIPFIONA ROUGHLEY (BA 2006, LLB 2008) - WINNER OF GATES CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIPFIONA CUNNINGHAM (LLB 2011) - WINNER OF FELLOWSHIP TO UNDERTAKE DOCTORATE AT MITNAOMI OREB (BA 2008, LLB 2010) - WINNTER OF THE VINERIAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR FIRST PLACE IN THE BCL EXAMS AT OXFORD.

HISTORY OF RHODES SCHOLARSTHE HON. JUSTICE D H HODGSON (BA 1959, LLB 1962)GEOFFREY ROBERTSON QC (BA 1967, LLB 1970)THE HON. MALCOLM TURNBULL MP (BA 1977, LLB 1978)THE HON. A J ABBOTT MP (BEC 1978, LLB 1981)GORDON FELL (BSC 1986, LLB 1988)DR ANDREW BELL (BA 1988, LLB 1990)DR SCOTT NIXON (BA 1990, LLB 1992)PETER BARNETT (BA 1993, LLB 1995)MICHAEL IZZO (BA 1998, LLB 2000)ANDREW CHARLTON (BEC 2001, LLB 2003)SANDY CAMERON (LLB 2004)JONATHAN BONNITCHA (BEC 2003, LLB 2006)KATE BRENNAN (BA 2005, LLB 2007)ANGELA CUMMINE (BA 2005, LLB 2006)ERIC KNIGHT (BA 2006, LLB 2007)JOANNA MASCARENHAS (BECSOCSCI 2004, LLB 2008)NATASHA SIMONSEN (BECSOCSCI 2006, LLB 2008)NIKOLAS KIRBY (BA 2007, LLB 2008)ANDREAS HEGER (BA 2006, LLB 2008)HISTORY OF FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS:PROFESSOR JULIUS STONE (LLD 1981)EMERITUS PROFESSOR WILLIAM MORISON (BA 1940, LLB 1944)EZEKIEL SOLOMON (LLB 1959)EMERITUS PROFESSOR PATRICK LANE (BA 1953, LLB 1957, LLM 1960, LLD 1973)EMERITUS PROFESSOR ROSS PARSONS (BA 1941, LLB 1944, LLD 1999)PROFESSOR DAVID BENJAFIELD (LLB 1945)EMERITUS PROFESSOR DAVID HARLAND (BA 1960, LLB 1963)THOMAS LINDEN (BA 1971, LLB 1974)PROFESSOR PATRICK O’KEEFE AM (PHD 1985)DR LYNDEL PROTT (BA 1961, LLB 1964, LLD 2004)KRYSANNE KATSOOLIS (BA 1988, LLB 1990)BRONWEN MORGAN (BA 1989, LLB 1992)DR ARLIE LOUGHNAN (BA 1998, LLB 2000)JOSEPH TESVIC (BA 1999, LLB 2001)DR JAMES RENWICK (LLB 1985, SJD 1994)TARAH BARZANJI (BA 2006, LLB 2010)DANIEL WODAK (BA 2008, LLB 2010)

18“To me, one of the best features aboutthe JD at the Sydney Law School isbeing surrounded by other like-mindedstudents who have real life and workexperience in a variety of fields, as thisbrings a really interesting perspectiveto the course. The lecturers are allso inspiring too. Many of them arethe leaders in their field and are alsopracticing lawyers, so you really feel likeyou are getting the best academically,but also gaining practical insight intohow the industry works. The Sydney LawSchool building is such agreat space as well, a reallyinspiring environment tolearn in.”VICTORIA EASTWOODSYDNEY JURIS DOCTOR

SYDNEY LAW SCHOOL –WORLD CLASS ACADEMIC STAFFOur level of academic staff expertiseis well respected. Not only are manyleaders in their fields, but we also drawon a number of leading internationalexperts to deliver our programs. Fromthe very beginning, the Sydney LawSchool has strived to match academicexcellence with close professionallinks. As part of a bequest by JohnHenry Challis to the University in 1880,chairs in Law and Jurisprudence werefounded, in addition to - reflectingthe Faculty’s ongoing commitment toplacing law within a global perspective- a chair in International Law. Over thelast century, these foundations havebeen extended. There are now30 Chairs and over 80 full-timeacademic staff, as well as over 40adjunct members of the Faculty andover 40 professional service staff.Starting with 14 students, it nowhas approximately 1,800 professionallaw program students and 1,700postgraduate coursework andresearch students.Our staff are not only highlyexperienced and receptive to yourneeds and interests, but are alsointernational leaders in their fieldsof study. A full list of the Law School’sacademic staff, their profiles andresearch interests may be viewedon the Law School website:http://sydney.edu.au/law/about/staff/index.shtml

20PROGRAM STRUCTURETHE SYDNEY JDPROGRAM STRUCTURE – FULL-TIMEThe Sydney JD consists of 144 credit points or 25 units of study. A full-time study load entails 48 credit points per year.Most units of study consist of three contact hours per week for thirteen weeks. A normal full-time class load is 12 contacthours per week. You will complete the following units of study in sequence:YEAR UNIT OF STUDY PRE-REQUISITEYear 1Foundations of LawTortsContractsCivil & Criminal ProcedureCriminal LawTorts & Contracts IIPublic International LawPublic LawCivil & Criminal ProcedureTorts, ContractsYear 2 Federal Constitutional Law Public LawYear 3Administrative LawThe Legal ProfessionIntroduction to Property & CommercialLawReal PropertyEquityEvidenceCorporations LawPrivate International Law A7x Elective units of study (including1 x Jurisprudence elective)Public LawIntroduction to Property & Commercial LawCivil & Criminal Procedure

THE SYDNEY JDPROGRAM STRUCTURE – PART-TIMEPLEASE NOTE: PART-TIME STUDY MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CONSULT THE SYDNEY LAW SCHOOL DIRECTLY FOR DETAILS.You can also study the Sydney JD on a part-time basis. A typical part-time study pattern might appear as follows but this isa guide only and may be subject to change. Please note that there are no evening classes:YEAR UNIT OF STUDY PRE-REQUISITEYear 1Year 2Foundations of LawCivil & Criminal ProcedureCriminal LawPublic LawTortsContractsTorts & Contracts IIPublic International LawCivil & Criminal ProcedureTorts, ContractsYear 3 Administrative Law Public LawYear 4Year 5Year 6Federal Constitutional LawEvidenceCorporations LawIntroduction to Property & Commercial LawThe Legal ProfessionEquityReal PropertyPrivate International Law A3 x Electives4 x ElectivesPublic LawCivil & Criminal ProcedureIntroduction to Property & CommercialLaw

22LEARNING & TEACHINGTHE SYDNEY JD –LEARNING & TEACHING METHODSDuring the course of the Sydney JD,you will experience three primarylearning and teaching methods:––Lecture and tutorial teaching––Seminar-style teaching––Self-directed learningLECTURE AND TUTORIAL MODELDuring Lectures, you will receivecomplex information within a largeclass setting. This method makes itpossible for the Unit Coordinator toarrange for you to hear experts such aspractitioners and international scholarsduring special guest lectures.During Tutorials, you will synthesisethe information from readings andlectures, discuss the application oflegal principles with your peers andtutor, and apply your legal knowledge toproblem questions and case studies.SEMINAR STYLE TEACHINGSeminar-style teaching allows you todiscuss issues in small and large groups,with input and information from yourteacher. Although seminar classes aregenerally larger than tutorials, you aregiven greater scope for interaction anddeeper engagement with the subjectmatter, than in a large lecture.SELF-DIRECTED LEARNINGYou will experience self-directedlearning through online quizzes,problem questions, additionalreadings, and discussion boards, whichcomplement in-class learning. Youwill use E-Learning extensively, whichprovides you with resources to assistyour understanding of the subjectmatter and provides opportunities toundertake further self-directed learning.

THE SYDNEY JD – TEACHING &ASSESSMENT PRINCIPLESWhen studying the Sydney JD, youwill acquire a scholarly attitudeto knowledge and understanding,demonstrated through inquiry, critiqueand synthesis. As a Sydney JD studentyou will have the capacity to:––Articulate a synthesis of legalprinciples emerging through a seriesof cases––Encapsulate the critical principles thatemerge from complex legislation––Inquire into and develop a perspectiveon the context in which law operates,or on the implications of law reform inparticular sectors or issues in society––Evaluate the merits and shortcomingsof law (as found in cases, legislation,international legal instruments, tribunaldecisions and other sources), whilemaking the basis of this evaluationtransparent.As a Sydney JD student, you areexpected to articulate law in termsof the values it embodies and itssocial impact, both at a national andinternational level. You will developan appreciation that law is a socialconstruct that is capable of achievingboth good and bad, in moral terms,and that law is capable of privilegingparticular philosophical and politicalpositions. Further, you will developa perspective that encompassesconcerns at the local, national andglobal level.

24PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONTHE SYDNEY JD –PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONThe Sydney JD enables you to become a legal practitionerboth in Australia and overseas. However, it is important thatyou recognise that your capacity to practise in a particularstate, territory, country or jurisdiction may depend uponyou meeting a number of other criteria. The informationbelow is intended as a guide only. The Sydney Law Schoolrecommends you check all information with the relevantauthority or agency as the information is subject to change.The Sydney Law School can only guarantee the accuracy ofthis information at the time of publication as the informationis subject to change. Please consult each accreditation bodyseparately and directly for the latest information.PRACTISING LAW IN AUSTRALIANEW SOUTH WALESHow do I become a legal practitioner?In order to become a legal practitioner in New South Walesyou must satisfy the requirements of the Legal ProfessionAdmission Board (LPAB).The study path for entry to the legal profession in NSWbegins with undertaking a NSW accredited law degree, suchas the Sydney JD. Then, in order to be eligible for admissionto practice, it is necessary to complete an accreditedprogram of Practical Legal Training (PLT).Once you have completed your academic study and yourPLT, and satisfy the English Language Proficiencyrequirements (if applicable) you may make an application.Applications for admission must be accompanied by twocharacter references.In New South Wales, a person is admitted as a Lawyer ofthe Supreme Court of New South Wales and, once admitted,may practise as either a barrister (obtaining a practisingcertificate through the New South Wales Bar Association),or as a solicitor (obtaining a practising certificate throughthe Law Society of New South Wales).Before making an application for admission it is important tofamiliarise yourself with the forms, instructional information(including the application checklist), admission rules andfrequently asked questions. Applicants often make errorsand omissions that result in missing an application deadlineand consequently a desired ceremony.It is important to note that any admission application that isincorrect or incomplete at the application deadline will notbe accepted for the admission ceremony. These applicationswill be held over to the next ceremony or until theapplication is complete and correct. Incomplete or incorrectapplications lodged at the Board’s office and over thecounter will not be accepted.Deadlines for submission of applications are strict, dates areon the Board’s calendar. Late applications will only beaccepted in exceptional circumstances and only if theBoard has capacity to do so.Applicants for admission are to lodge original transcript(s)of their academic and PLT results. The transcript must statethat the applicant is eligible for the law degree or hascompleted the accredited PLT course. The originaltranscript(s) will be retained by the Board. Photocopies ofany form will not be accepted. Please consult the Board’spolicy on the lodgement of original documentation.To be admitted, attendance in the Supreme Court of NSWis compulsory.Australian graduates who have completed a law degreeoutside NSW and wish to complete PLT within NSW areusually required to have a certificate of completion ofacademic requirements.People whose names have been removed from the Roll byorder of the Court or disciplinary tribunal should contact theBoard if they wish to make an application for re-admission.Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB)GPO Box 3980Sydney NSW 2001T + 61 2 9392 0300F + 61 2 9392 0315E ag_lpab@agd.nsw.gov.auWhat is Practical Legal Training (PLT) ?The College of Law Professional Program is an approvedmethod of PLT enabling admission in New South Wales, andall other states and the territories, either directly or throughthe mutual recognition scheme.The Professional Program provides vocational legaleducation centred on a training partnership betweenthe College, students and supervisors in the workplace.For further information contact:The College of Law2 Chandos StreetSt Leonards NSW 2065T + 61 2 9965 7000F + 61 2 9436 1265E enrolments@collaw.edu.auHow do I become a solicitor?A solicitor must meet the same requirements to be admittedas a legal practitioner and obtain the relevant certificatefrom the Law Society of NSW.After admission as a legal practitioner, you must completea further two years of restricted practice and undertake

a practice management course approved by the Law Societybefore you can practise on your own account. For furtherinformation contact:The Law Society of NSW170 Phillip StreetSydney NSW 2000T + 61 2 9926 0333F + 61 2 9231 5809E lawsociety@lawsociety.com.auHow do I become a barrister?You must meet the requirements to be admitted as a legalpractitioner and obtain the appropriate certificate fromthe NSW Bar Association. You must also take a ReadingProgram, consisting of qualifying examinations, a five-weekfull time Bar Practice Course and eleven months of reading.For further information contact:The New South Wales Bar AssociationSelborne Chambers174 Phillip StreetSydney NSW 2000T +61 2 9232 4055F +61 2 9221 1149VICTORIAYou can practise law in Victoria if you meet the followingcriteria:––Holder of a current local (Victorian) certificate––Holder of a current interstate practising certificate––Foreign lawyers registered with the Legal Services Boardor with an equivalent interstate authorityLaw Institute of Victoria470 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000T +61 3 9607 9311F +61 3 9602 5270QUEENSLANDYou can practise law in Queensland if you meet the followingcriteria:––Completion of an approved law degree––Completion of an approved practical legal training courseor supervised Traineeship––Application for admission to Roll of Lawyers––Application for a practising certificateQueensland Law Society179 Ann StreetBrisbane Qld 4000T +61 7 3842 5842F +61 7 3842 5999E info@qls.com.auAUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY (ACT)ACT Law SocietyLevel 3, 11 London CircuitCanberra City ACT 2601T +61 2 6247 5700F +61 2 6247 3754SOUTH AUSTRALIATo be eligible for admission to the Supreme Court of SouthAustralia an applicant must satisfy the academic andpractical requirements prescribed in Legal PractitionersEducation and Admission Council (LPEAC) Rule 2.The academic requirement is a tertiary study of law inAustralia completed over a minimum of three years fulltime (or the part time equivalent) and which includes thePriestley 11 subjects, such as incorporated in the Sydney JD.The practical requirements for admission requires thecompletion of a course of study which provides the requisiteunderstanding and competence in the skills, values andpractice areas prescribed within the LPEAC Rules. The LawSociety Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice is an approvedpractical legal training course.Where an application has completed law qualificationsinterstate and seeks to enrol in the GDLP Course, theapplicant must have his/her qualifications formallyaccredited by the Board of Examiners prior to enrollingin GDLP.In addition to being eligible for admission an applicantmust satisfy the Supreme Court that he or she is ofgood character.The Law Society of South Australia124 Waymouth StreetAdelaide SA 5000T +61 8 8229 0222F +61 8 8231 1929WESTERN AUSTRALIAWestern Australia Legal Practice Board5th FloorKings Building533 Hay StreetPERTH WA 6000T +61 8 6211 3600F +61 8 9325 2743E general@lpbwa.com

26PROESSIONAL RECOGNITIONNORTHERN TERRITORY (NT)Law Society Northern TerritorySuite 2, Ground Floor, Beagle House38 Mitchell StreetDarwin NT 0800T +61 8 8981 5104F +61 8 8941 1623E lawsoc@lawsocnt.asn.auPRACTISING LAW OVERSEASThe following provides information on practising in certaincountries overseas. The information below is intended as aguide only. The Sydney Law School recommends you checkall information with the relevant authority or agency as theinformation is subject to change. The Sydney Law Schoolcan only guarantee the accuracy of this information at thetime of publication.UNITED STATESNEW YORKAdmission as an attorney in the United States of Americadiffers from state to state. You can sit the New York BarExam if you have a foreign equivalent of an American BarAssociation-approved JD such as the Sydney JD.The New York State Board of Law ExaminersCorporate Plaza Building 3254 Washington Avenue ExtensionAlbany, New York 12203-5195CALIFORNIATo practice law in California, you must pass the California BarExamination and pay annual membership fees to the StateBar of California. The exam is administered by theCommittee of Bar Examiners, it is both a test of knowledgeof the rules of professional conduct and a screening formoral character.General applicants for the California Bar Examination must(A) be graduates of law schools approved by the AmericanBar Association or accredited by the Committee; or(B) demonstrate that in accordance with these rules theyhave(1) studied law diligently and in good faith for at leastfour years in a law school registered with theCommittee; in a law office; in a judge’s chambers; or bysome combination of these methods; or(2) met the requirements of these rules for legaleducation in a foreign state or country; and(C) have passed or established exemption from theFirst-Year Law Students’ Examination.The State Bar of California180 Howard StreetSan Francisco, CA 94105E feedback@calbar.ca.govCANADABRITISH COLUMBIATo be called to the British Columbia bar, you are requiredto complete a 12-month training program. The Law SocietyAdmission Program (LSAP) consists of nine months ofarticles, a 10-week Professional Legal Training Course(PLTC) and two qualification examinations.The Law Society of British Columbia845 Cambie StreetVancouver, BC V6B 4Z9 CanadaONTARIOThe academic requirements for applying and enteringthe Lawyer Licensing Process are as follows:––Graduation from a common law program offered bya university in Canada approved by Convocation. Uponsuccessful completion of the approved law program, thecandidate will receive a Bachelor of Laws (LLB)or a Juris Doctor (JD). In most law schools the minimumlength of the program is three academic years.or––Received a Certificate of Qualification issued by theNational Committee on Accreditation (NCA), which hasbeen appointed by the Federation of Law Societies ofCanada and the Committee of Canadian Law Deans.If you have acquired a degree in law or other equivalentqualifications in law outside of Canada, you may applyfor advanced standing to an approved law program at auniversity in Canada. Each application is evaluated on anindividual basis and each university decides what, if any,advanced standing may be given.Applicants to the Licensing Process who successfullycomplete all the requirements and become eligible to applyfor a call to the Bar of Ontario, are no longer required tobe a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.The Law Society of Upper CanadaOsgoode Hall, 130 Queen Street WestToronto, Ontario M5H 2N6E lawsociety@lsuc.on.ca

UNITED KINGDOMENGLAND AND WALESA person who wishes to be admitted to the roll of solicitorsin England and Wales is required to complete the followingstages of training:(i) The academic stage of training(ii) The vocational stage of training, which comprisesa) a recognised Legal Practice Courseb) two years’ service under a training contractc) a Professional Skills CourseThe academic stage of training may be completed by one ofseveral different routes, but all students are required to enrolas a student member of the Solicitors Regulations Authority(SRA) and obtain a certificate of completion of theacademic stage of training before they may commence aLegal Practice Course. To obtain a certificate of completionof the academic stage of training, the applicant must haveeither:(i) graduated with a qualifying law degree within the lastseven years, or(ii) passed a Common Professional Examination within thelast seven years, or(iii) obtained a recognised Graduate Diploma in Law withinthe last seven years, or(iv) obtained a certificate of exemption from the CommonProfessional Examination.Solicitors Regulation AuthorityIpsley Court, Berrington Close,Redditch, B98 0TDThe Law Society of England and WalesThe Law Society’s Hall113 Chancery LaneLondon WC2A 1PLSCOTLANDTo practise law in Scotland, you need an undergraduate lawdegree, a Diploma in Legal Practice and completion of a twoyear apprenticeship together with the ProfessionalCompetence Course.Law Society of Scotland26 Drumsheugh GardensEdinburgh EH3 7YRE lawscot@lawscot.org.ukSINGAPOREIndividuals who wish to be admitted to the SingaporeBar must:(i) Meet all the requirements of being a “qualified person”as defined in the Legal Profession Act read togetherwith the Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules; and(ii) Fulfil the other admission requirements set out inSection 12(1) of the Legal Profession Act:(a) You have attained the age of 21 years;(b) You are of good character;(c) You have satisfactorily served the practice trainingperiod applicable to you, and have, during that period,received such supervised training in relation to thepractice of Singapore law as may be prescribed by theBoard of Legal Education;(d) You have attended and satisfactorily completed suchcourses of instruction as may be prescribed by theBoard of Legal Education;(e) You have passed such examinations as may beprescribed by the Board of Legal Education; and(f) You have kept such dining terms as may beprescribed by the Board of Legal Education.Under the Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules,the “qualified person” requirements generally include havingread an approved law degree as a “full-time internalcandidate” for at least 3 years at an approved university (i.e.a university that is listed in the First, Third, Fourth or FifthSchedules to the Legal Profession (Qualified Persons) Rules.Therefore individuals who did not read their law degree atone of the approved universities are generally not eligible foradmission to the Singapore Bar.Singapore Ministry of LawThe Treasury, 100 High Street#08-02, Singapore 179434The Law Society of Singapore39 South Bridge RoadSingapore 058673E lawsoc@lawsoc.org.sgHONG KONGAdmission to the practice of law in Hong Kong requires a lawdegree and the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL),taught at Hong Kong University, the Chinese University ofHong Kong and the City University of Hong Kong.To be eligible for admission to the PCLL, all students haveto demonstrate competence in 11 Core Subjects.

28PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONThese are:––Civil Procedure––Constitutional Law––Evidence––Contract––Criminal Law––Business Associations––Equity––Land Law––Commercial Law––Tort––Criminal ProcedureGraduates who hold law degree from a university, other thanone of the three universities offering such degrees in HongKong, or other recognised law qualification, acceptable tothe PCLL providers may be able to demonstrate competencein these 11 Core Subjects when such have been completedas follows:(a) as part of their non-Hong Kong common lawqualification; and / or(b) as a visiting “internal” student in one of the threeuniversities awarding LLB and / or JD degrees in HongKong and passing the requisite examination; and / or(c) by passing the relevant subject in the Hong KongConversion Examination for PCLL Admission.Law Society of Hong Kong3/F, Wing On House71 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong KongE regist@hklawsoc.org.hk

“For all the reasons you canthink of in pursuing legalstudies, there is not one thatI cannot credit to the fineintegrity of the JD program atthe University of Sydney.”EVAN TEOSYDNEY JURIS DOCTOR

30COURSE CURRICULUMTHE SYDNEY JD – UNITS OF STUDYCOMPULSORY CURRICULUMThe majority of the Sydney JD consistsof compulsory study for the purposesof recognition for the profession andpractice of law. It meets the academicrequirements for the purposes ofpractising law in Australia and mayalso be recognised overseas. Thecompulsory areas of law you muststudy to meet these requirements are:––Administrative law––Civil procedure––Company law––Contracts––Criminal law and procedure––Equity––Evidence––Federal and state constitutional law––Professional conduct (including basictrust accounting)––Property––TortsIn addition, Sydney Law School is theonly Australian law school where youare able to complete two compulsoryunits of study in international law:Private International Law A and PublicInternational Law. Each compulsoryunit of study is summarised below insequential order to give you a snapshotof its content:FOUNDATIONS OF LAWThe very first unit that you must study,this unit provides you with a foundationcore for the study of law. It gives youan overview of the Australian legalsystem, alongside an introduction tothe skills of legal reasoning and analysis.You will cover topics including: judgemade and statute law; the relationshipbetween courts and parliament; roleand function of courts, tribunals anddispute resolution; principles of judicialreasoning; statutory interpretation;the concept of rights in Australian law.TORTSIn this unit, you will examine theconcept of liability for civil wrongs.You will learn about the function andscope of modern tort law, as well asthe rationale and utility of its governingprinciples. You will cover topicsincluding: the relationship betweentorts and other branches of commonlaw such as contract and criminal law;the role of fault as the principal basis ofliability; the historical development ofthe concept of trespass; the conceptof intentional injury; defences totrespass, including consent, necessityand contributory negligence; theconcept of compensation for personalinjuries; defences to negligence.CIVIL & CRIMINAL PROCEDUREIn this unit, you will consider theprocedures relating to civil disputeresolution and criminal justice. You willexamine the features of an adversarialsystem of justice and its impact onprocess. You will cover topics including:civil and alternative dispute resolution;procedures for a civil action includingcase management, evidence gatheringand the rules of privilege; crime andsociety; police powers; bail andsentencing; ethics.CONTRACTSThis unit provides you with the legalbackground for transactions involvingthe supply of goods and services. Itscentral aim is to provide you with anunderstanding of the basic principlesof contract law; how those principlesare applied in practice to solveproblems and how to critically evaluateand make normative judgements aboutthe operation of the law. You will covertopics including: the rules that regulatethe creation, terms, performance,breach and discharge of a contract;the ownership of property and itstransferral from one person to another.CRIMINAL LAWIn this unit, you will examine the generalprinciples of criminal law in context asthey operate in the state of New SouthWales, Australia. You will receive acritical analysis of these laws and theircontemporary social and politicalrelevance. In addition, you will considera range of theoretical literature as wellas critical commentary, with a focus onconventional wisdom concerning theoperation of criminal justice. You willcover topics including: the process ofproof in a criminal prosecution and itsdefence; the determination of criminalliability; the contradictions presentedby the application of legal principle tocomplex social problems.TORTS & CONTRACTS IIThis unit aims to provide you with anappreciation of the integrated study ofthe law of obligations and remedies.It is an advanced unit and you examinethe impact of related statutory liabilityand remedies. You will cover topicsincluding: concurrent, proportionateand vicarious liability; the role ofstatutory duties and powers in tort law;liability for misrepresentation in tort,contract and under statute; liability foreconomic loss in tort, including somecomparative study; consideration ofcausation and remoteness of damagein tort and contract; damages forbreach of contract.PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAWThis unit provides you with a generalintroduction to the general problems,sources and techniques of publicinternational law. You will survey thefundamental rules and principles ofpublic international law through anexamination of a variety of topics thatinclude: the nature, function and scopeof public international law; the sourcesof public international law; the law oftreaties including principles of treatyinterpretation; the relationship betweenpublic international law and municipallaw; the extent of state jurisdiction;state responsibility, including diplomatic

31protection, nationality of claims andexhaustion of local remedies; immunityfrom state jurisdiction; regulation of theuse of force and dispute settlement.PUBLIC LAWThis unit provides you with anexamination of the fundamental tenetsof constitutionalism and constitutionalprinciple, as manifested in theAustralian constitutional context, atboth federal and state level. You willcover topics including: constitutionalismand the rule of law; representative andresponsible government; amendment ofthe commonwealth and stateconstitutions; separation of powers;judicial power and implications derivedfrom chapter III of the constitution; theexecutive and its powers; accountabilityof the executive to parliament, courtsand tribunals; and administrativerule-making.ADMINISTRATIVE LAWIn this unit, you will study therelationships of individuals andorganisations with government decisionmakers. You will examine the legalprinciples which apply to thoserelationships with the aim of developingan understanding of the extent towhich decision-makers within theexecutive branch of the governmentare accountable to parliament, to thecourts and to other administrators,such as ombudsmen and merits reviewtribunals. You will acquire an overviewof relevant legal principles and anunderstanding of how values ofopenness, fairness and participationmay be promoted. By adopting a criticalperspective, you will develop anappreciation of how political theory andthe insights of other disciplines mayprovide a framework for analysing thechoices made by administrators, and byjudges in judicial review.FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONAL LAWIn this unit, you will develop anunderstanding of the fundamentals offederal constitutional law through thestudy of key judicial decisions onpowers and prohibitions in theCommonwealth Constitution. The unitis designed to give you a generalconceptual framework for solvingproblems about federal constitutionallaw by a detailed treatment of selectedtopics, that include: the function of theHigh Court as the final arbiter ofconstitutionality; the techniques ofjudicial review as applied in Australia;the adequacy of the Constitution asAustralia’s basic instrument ofgovernment and on the scope for‘reform’ by interpretation; trade andcommerce, severance and readingdown, inconsistency, external affairs,defence, corporations, freedom ofinterstate trade, general doctrines ofcharacterisation and interpretation,grants, revenue powers, excise duties,and constitutional rights; the USConstitution as a point of comparisonand contrast.INTRODUCTION TO PROPERTY &COMMERCIAL LAWThis unit provides you with anintroduction to two key sources ofrights and obligations in modernwestern law. It is designed to give youan opportunity to consider the rolethese areas of law play in Australiansociety, as well as giving a goodgrounding in legal principle. You willcover topics including: notions of“property”; an introduction to personalproperty; an introduction to realproperty including rights to fixtures andairspace; the different title systemsrelating to land in NSW (such asTorrens; strata; Crown lands andincluding indigenous systems); thenature and classification of equitableinterests in land and personality; theprinciples governing assignment ofrights to property at common law andin equity (including by sale and bycompulsion – such as by bankruptcy),and an introduction to the principles forresolving competing claims to property.THE LEGAL PROFESSIONIn this unit, you will concentrate on theregulation of legal practice and itspractitioners. You will examine lawyers’duties to their clients and the Court,and the ways in which the rules andprinciples of confidentiality andconflicts of interest shape the adviceand representation lawyers provide fortheir clients. Topics covered include:the nature and structure of the legalprofession; historical struggles toregulate the profession; the currentregulatory regime in New South Wales;the major cultural and economic forcesthat challenge attempts to regulatethe profession; alternative ways oforganising legal practice and providinglegal services; the manner in whichclients are treated by lawyers.CORPORATIONS LAWIn this unit of study, you will considerthe legal structure of the corporationas an organisational form for bothpublic and proprietary companies. Youwill receive an introduction to both thelaw of corporations and the Australiancontext in which that operates. You willfocus on the nature of the corporationand its governance structure. You willcover topics including: the implicationsof the company as a separate legalentity; power to bind the company;duties of directors, and shareholdersrights and remedies.EQUITYThis unit provides you with anappreciation of equitable principles andremedies, which is fundamental tounderstanding the Australian legalsystem. You will receive an explanationon the origins of the equitable

32COURSE CURRICULUMjurisdiction and examines its role today.You will cover topics including: the lawof trusts, including remedialconstructive trusts; property in equity;fiduciary obligations; the doctrines ofundue influence and unconscionabledealing; estoppels; equitable remedies.EVIDENCEIn this unit, you will focus on theoperation of the laws of evidence incivil and criminal trials. You will considerthe laws of evidence contained instatute and the common law. It aims tointroduce you to the contexts withinwhich lawyers might encounterevidential issues in the course of a trial.You will also give consideration to thecapacity to think critically about thedoctrines that govern the laws ofevidence. You will cover topicsincluding: rules for adducing evidence;the rules of admissibility (relevance,hearsay, opinion, tendency andcoincidence, credibility, character,privilege and the discretions to excludeevidence); issues relating to proof;ethical problems that may arise in theconduct of a trial.REAL PROPERTYThe law of real property has alwaysplayed an important role in theeconomic, social and political life ofEngland and of those countries, suchas Australia, which adopted its legalsystem. This unit of study aims toprovide you with a study of themodern-day law of real property. Youwill cover topics including: the nature ofthe various interests in land; the law ofco-ownership (joint tenancies andtenancies in common); prioritiesbetween competing interests in land;legislation governing the registration ofinstruments affecting land; the Maboand Wik cases and concepts of nativetitle; the Torrens system; the lawrelating to easements and covenants;the law of mortgages and leases.PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW AIn this unit, you will examine the partof municipal law in every developedlegal system which is concerned withlegal issues which have a connectionwith a foreign legal system. You willaddress the three persistent issues inprivate international law: jurisdiction;choice of law and the recognition andenforcement of foreign judgements.You will study topics that include: scopeof private international law; personaljurisdiction; substance and procedure;proof of foreign law; exclusionarydoctrines; choice of law in contract;choice of law in tort; comparativechoice of law in tort and recognitionand enforcement of foreign judgements.ELECTIVE CURRICULUMIn your final elective year of the SydneyJD, you must enrol in seven electiveunits of study which can be taken fromthe following:1. A minimum of one unit of studytaken from the Juris Doctor Table A(comprising International,Comparative, Transnational Units);2. A maximum of five units of study asspecified in the Juris Doctor Table B.3. A minimum of one unit of studytaken from the Juris Doctor Table C(comprising Jurisprudence units)4. A maximum of two advanced levelMaster’s level units of study can betaken. Enrolment in Master’s unitswill be subject to availability and unitadmission criteria, which may includerelevant industry experience or priorspecialist study.You will also be required to complete acapstone experience in your final yearto draw together and synthesise priorlearning and experience, and form thebasis for further intellectual andprofessional growth. You will meet thisrequirement by completing aJurisprudence elective. Other electivestaken in final year which includeexternal placements, mooting activitiesor research projects, may also provide acapstone experience.Please note the the Tables of electiveunits of study are a guide only. Notevery unit is available every year.Sydney Law School reserves the rightto change this information withoutnotice. Please consutl the Sydney LawSchool directly for further information.

TABLE BPART 2 ELECTIVE UNITS OF STUDYAdvanced Commercial LawAdvanced Corporate LawAdvanced ContractsAdvanced Criminal LawAdvanced EvidenceAdvanced Family LawAdvanced Taxation LawAnimal LawAnti-Discrimination LawAustralian Income TaxBanking & Financial InstrumentsBioethics & the LawBiosciences & the Criminal LawChinese Laws & Chinese Legal SystemsCommercial Land LawCompetition LawContemporary Issues in Health LawConveyancingCorporate & Securities RegulationCriminal Law ReformDeath & Inheritance LawDispute ResolutionEnvironmental LawEquity & Financial Risk AllocationExternal Placement ProgramFamily LawGender & Constitution-MakingIndependent Research ProjectIndigenous People & the LawInsolvency LawInternational Economic LawInterpretationInvestment & Financial Services LawIssues of Property LawIP: Copyright & DesignsIP: Trade Marks & PatentsLabour LawLaw & Society in IndonesiaMabo, Constitutions, Ideas of PropertyPRE/CO REQUISITEP; Contracts; Equity; Corporations LawP: Corporations LawP: Contracts; EquityP: Criminal LawP: EvidenceP: Family LawP: Australian Income TaxP: Contracts; Equity; Real PropertyP: Criminal LawP: Real PropertyP: Real PropertyP: Corporations LawP: Criminal Law; Civil & Criminal ProcedureP: EquityP: Federal Constitutional LawP: International LawP: Public Law; ContractsP: Real PropertyP: Contracts; Federal Constitutional Law

36COURSE CURRICULUMMedia Law: Contempt & Open JusticeMedia Law: Defamation & PrivacyMedical LawPoverty & Social Security LawRoman LawSecured Transactions in Commercial LawSeminar#Social Justice Clinical CourseSports LawState Constitutional LawSydney Law ReviewThe Constitution & the CrownThe High Court of AustraliaP: Introduction to Property & Commercial LawP: Public Law; Federal Constitutional LawP: Public Law; Federal Constitutional LawP: Public Law; Federal Constitutional LawTABLE C: JURISPRUDENCEPART 3 ELECTIVE UNITS OF STUDYConstitutional TheoryInternational & Comparative JurisprudenceLaw & EconomicsPhilosophy of LawRights Morality & LawSociological Theories of LawTheories of JusticeTheories of LawTheories of Legal ReasoningTheories of ObedienceTopics in Legal HistoryPRE/CO REQUISITE#Seminar units of study may be offered with the approval of the Pro-Dean to bring together research interests of staff andstudents, or to permit a visiting staff member to teach in their area of expertise.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THESYDNEY JD –DOMESTIC STUDENTSJURIS DOCTOR – APPLICATIONApplications for the JD are through the postgraduate portalof the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) website:www.uac.edu.auPlease see pp.43-44 for the correct course codes.Applications for 2013 open September 2012.JURIS DOCTOR – DIRECT ENTRYYou will need to a have a degree in another discipline to applyfor entry into the JD. Entry will be competitively based andyou will be assessed on academic performance only. Thecriteria are 25% ATAR or equivalent and 75% tertiary gradepoint average. If you have more than one degree, the tertiaryrecord will be assessed on the best degree.Your chances may be improved if you have completeda research degree, a masters’ coursework degree or anhonours degree. If you do not have an ATAR or equivalentyou will be assessed on your tertiary record alone.JURIS DOCTOR – TRANSFER FROM ANOTHER JURISDOCTORIf you have completed at least one year or equivalent of ajuris doctor you will be assessed on the grade point averagefor your first year. You will not be considered for entry if youhave completed more than one year of study in a juris doctorat another institution. You will require a distinction gradepoint average for a Commonwealth Supported Place. You willrequire a credit grade point average for a domestic full feeplace.JURIS DOCTOR – TRANSFER FROM FULL FEE TO CSPIf you accept a full fee place in the Juris Doctor you canreapply the following and subsequent years for a CSP place.You will have to complete at least one year or equivalent. Youwill be assessed on their grade point average for your firstand subsequent years. You will require a distinction gradepoint average.

38APPLICATION INFORMATIONHOW TO APPLY FOR THESYDNEY JD –INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSJURIS DOCTOR –APPLICATIONYou can apply for the Juris Doctoreither online through the University’sInternational Student Office, or througha University representative.COURSE CODE: JC034CRICOS CODE: 071754CAPPLICATION DIRECTLY TO THEUNIVERSITYYou can apply online on Sydney LawSchool website direct to the Universityof Sydney:http://sydney.edu.au/law/fstudent/jd/apply_international.shtmlAPPLICATION THROUGH AUNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVEA worldwide network of agentsrepresents the University of Sydney.A local agent can help with yourapplication, certify your documentsand lodge it on your behalf. The agentcan also give you assistance with otherinformation including accommodation,visas, and pre-departure information.http://sydney.edu.au/internationaloffice/agents/index.phpENTRY INTO THE JURIS DOCTORYou will need to a have a degree inanother discipline to apply for entryinto the JD. You will be assessed onacademic performance only. You willbe assessed on the basis of 25%recognised high school qualification +75% tertiary grade point average for acompleted degree.Where high school results are notavailable you will be assessed using thegrade point average for a completeddegree alone. If you have completed anLaw School Admission Test (LSAT) testyou should submit your LSAT resultsto assist your application. For example,you would normally receive an offerwith a minimum grade point averageof 3 on a 4 point scale. If you are notable to achieve this gpa but are able topresent a minimum gpa of 2.8 with anLSAT of 150 or higher, you would alsoget an offer.You will also receive an offer if yougraduate with honours or cum laude.JURIS DOCTOR – TRANSFER FROMANOTHER AUSTRALIAN JURISDOCTORIf you have completed at least one yearor equivalent of a juris doctor fromanother Australian Law School youwill be assessed on your grade pointaverage for your first year. You will notbe considered for entry if you havecompleted more than one year of studyin a juris doctor at another institution.You will require a distinction grade pointaverage. You would normally get creditfor the year that you have studied butthis would be determined at enrolment.JURIS DOCTOR – ACCELERATEDPROGRAM FOR LAW GRADUATESFROM OTHER JURISDICTIONSIf you have completed a degree from anon-common law jurisdiction you mayreceive credit of up to 42 credit points.You will receive unspecified credit of30 credit points. You may also receivea further 12 credit points when youenrol if you can provide evidence thatyou have completed the equivalentof one unit of study in international,comparative or transnational law andunit of study in jurisprudence. If youreceive the full credit of 42 creditpoints it may be possible to completethe JD degree within 2 years.JURIS DOCTOR - ENGLISHLANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSPlease refer to the InternationalStudent Office website for full detailsof the University’s English languagerequirements. The English languagerequirement for the Juris Doctor is:––an IELTS of 7.5 with no band below7.0, or––a TOEFL of 627 plus a TWE of 5+, or––IBT of 106+ with a minimum of 25 inthe writing section and 24 in all othersections.––an overall PTE score of 76 with noscore section below 68For further information:http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_undergraduate/admissions/entry_requirements/english_language.shtml

HOW TO APPLY FOR THESYDNEY JD –SPECIAL ADMISSIONJURIS DOCTOR – SPECIALCONSIDERATIONIf you have a poor ATAR or equivalent,need to explain a poor secondaryrecord, or believe your tertiary studieshave been significantly affectedby misadventure, illness or othercompelling circumstances, you maybe eligible for admission under specialconsideration.Submit your explanation in writingwith any supporting documentaryevidence to:Marketing and Admissions ManagerSydney Law SchoolNew Law School Building (F10)University of Sydney 2006Deadline: 7 December 2012JURIS DOCTOR – CADIGALPROGRAMThe Cadigal Program is an access andsupport program for Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander people who wantto study at The University of Sydney.The Juris Doctor can be studiedthrough the Cadigal Program.You will still need to have completeda degree in another discipline.Applications for the Cadigal Programmust be submitted to the Koori Centreor Yooroang Garang before the end ofNovember each year. You must alsosubmit a UAC application showing theJuris Doctor as the preferred course atthe University of Sydney.Students admitted under the CadigalProgram may be offered enrolment witha full-time course load or a reducedload. Students with a reduced load maystill be eligible for full Abstudy.Students admitted under the CadigalProgram are asked to attend the KooriCentre Orientation Workshops.For more information please visit theKoori Centre website:http://sydney.edu.au/koori/

40GENERAL INFORMATIONTHE SYDNEY JD - SCHOLARSHIPSWIGRAM ALLEN SCHOLARSHIPSFOR THE JURIS DOCTORWigram Allen Scholarships wereoriginally founded by gifts of 381pounds in 1867 and 500 pounds in 1883from Sir George Wigram Allen for theencouragement of the study of law.The following scholarships are available:Wigram Allen Scholarships for theJuris Doctor – MeritWigram Allen Scholarships for theJuris Doctor – EntryWigram Allen Scholarships for theJuris Doctor – AccessWigram Allen Scholarships for theJuris Doctor – InternationalWIGRAM ALLEN SCHOLARSHIPSFOR THE JURIS DOCTOR – MERITBasis for Award: Awarded on thebasis of academic merit and personalattributes such as leadership, relevantwork experience, and creativity.Value of Award: $6,000 per year forthree yearsApplication method: application formApplications Close: 4 January 2013WIGRAM ALLEN SCHOLARSHIPSFOR THE JURIS DOCTOR – ENTRYBasis for Award: Awarded on thebasis of academic merit and personalattributes such as leadership, relevantwork experience, and creativity.Value of Award: $6,000 for one yearApplication method: application formApplications Close: 4 January 2013WIGRAM ALLEN SCHOLARSHIPSFOR THE JURIS DOCTOR – ACCESSBasis for Award: Awarded to studentswho demonstrate academic ability aswell as meeting the criteria of one ormore of the following:––Financial disadvantage––Medical disability––Rural/remote area.Value of Award: $6,000 for one yearApplication method: through UAChttp://www.uac.edu.au/equityApplications Close: 30 October 2012WIGRAM ALLEN SCHOLARSHIPSFOR THE JURIS DOCTOR –INTERNATIONALBasis for Award: Awarded on the basisof academic merit. The scholarship willbe awarded to an applicant who hasthe highest entry score.Value of Award: $6,000 for one yearApplication method: none, awardedto applicant who has the highestentry scoreApplication closing date: none,awarded at the commencementof the semester

THE SYDNEY JD – STUDENTCONTRIBUTIONS, COSTS & FEESDOMESTIC STUDENT(COMMONWEALTH SUPPORTEDPLACES)Course duration: 3 years full time(based on the completion of 1.0 EFTSLeach year fo study), 6 years part time(based on the completion of 0.5 EFTSLeach year of studyIndicative Student ContributionAmount: The indicative studentcontribution for a CommonwealthSupported Place for a studentcommencing this course 1 January 2013is $ 9,792 per 1.0 EFTSL.Commencing semesters: Semester 1and Semester 2Location: Camperdown CampusCompletion requirements: 144 creditpoints are required fro the completionof this course (1.0 EFTSL is equivalentto 48 credit points at the University)Study mode: Normal dayDOMESTIC STUDENT (FULL FEEPLACE)Course duration: 3 years full time(based on the completion of 1.0 EFTSLeach year fo study), 6 years part time(based on the completion of 0.5 EFTSLeach year of studyIndicative Student ContributionAmount: $32,880 per 1.0 EFTSL (2013rate).Commencing semesters: Semester 1and Semester 2Location: Camperdown CampusCompletion requirements: 144 creditpoints are required fro the completionof this course (1.0 EFTSL is equivalentto 48 credit points at the University)Study mode: Normal dayINTERNATIONAL STUDENTSCourse duration: 3 years full time(based on the completion of 1.0 EFTSLeach year fo study), 6 years part time(based on the completion of 0.5 EFTSLeach year of studyIndicative tuition fees forinternational students: $38,400 per1.0 EFTSL (2013 rate).Commencing semesters: Semester 1and Semester 2Location: Camperdown CampusCompletion requirements: 144 creditpoints are required fro the completionof this course (1.0 EFTSL is equivalentto 48 credit points at the University)Study mode: Normal dayINDICATIVE STUDENTCONTRIBUTION AMOUNTThis student contribution amount fora Commonwealth Supported Place isan indication only of the fees that arepayable by you in the calendar year youcommence your course, commencingin 2013 for a standard annual full timeload of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL).The exact student contribution that youpay will depend on the specific units ofstudy in which you ultimately enrol.ANNUAL REVIEWImportantly, student contributionamounts and fees are subject toannual review by the University andthe Faculty, and are likely to increaseeach year of your period of study(subject to a Commonwealth specifiedcap), effective at the start of eachcalendar year.ADDITIONAL INCIDENTAL FEESThere may be incidental fees additionalto the student contribution or full fees,including the Student Services andAmenities Fee.POTENTIAL FOR INACCURACYWhilst every reasonable effort has beenmade to include correct and up to dateinformation here, you are also advisedto consult directly with the SydneyLaw School or the Student Centre fordomestic students or the InternationalOffice for international students so thatthey can provide you with specific andup to date information about fees.EFTSL = Estimated Full Time Standard Load

42“I was attracted by the reputationof Sydney Law School, andbelieve the JD is a perfect fitfor the next phase in my career.The learning environment isdynamic, with excellent facilitiesand a bright, enthusiastic studentcohort that stimulates thoughtprovokingdiscussion. Lecturersare passionate about theirsubjects, and draw on a wealth ofexperience from both practice andacademia. We are encouraged toopen our minds to new ideas andopportunities, and I feel certainthat the global focus and diversityof electives will equip mewell for whateverchallenges I may meet.”TAMSIN WATERHOUSESYDNEY JURIS DOCTOR

THE SYDNEY JD – FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) &FURTHER INFORMATIONWhat’s a Juris Doctor?The JD is increasingly recognisedinternationally as the professionalentry law degree for graduates.It is a professional master’s degreeby coursework for professionalaccreditation.Can I use the title ‘doctor’ whenI finish?No, it does not confer this title.What’s the difference between anLLB and a JD?Both degrees are intended to lead toprofessional accreditation to practiselaw. You would undertake an LLB if youare commencing you law studies fromhigh school or have not completeda bachelor’s degree. You wouldundertake a JD if you have alreadyobtained your first degree and werecommencing law as a graduate.What do I study?For professional accreditation, youmust complete compulsory units ofstudy known as the ‘Priestley 11’. AtSydney, we add 2 additional units ofstudy - Public International Lawand Private International Law A toemphasise the importance of law asan international, transnational andglobal profession. You will also haveto complete 7 electives.What Electives do I study?You will have a wide range of electivesfrom which to choose. There will bea strong emphasis on internationallaw and you may choose some unitsfrom the Law School’s extensivepostgraduate coursework units ofstudy. You will complete 7 electivesa will be able to choose from 3 tablesof electives as follows:A minimum of one unit of studyfrom the Juris Doctor Table A(comprising international, comparative,transnational units);A maximum of five unit of study fromthe Juris Doctor Table B;A minimum of one unit of study fromthe Juris Doctor Table C (jurisprudenceunits).How do I apply? (Domestic students)You apply through UAC - www.uac.edu.au - Applications open in Septemberfor entry in February 2013.2013 UAC CODES ARE:Juris DoctorCommonwealthSupport Place (CSP)Juris Doctor DomesticFull Fee (DFEE)982200982205How do I apply? (Internationalstudents)You apply direct to the University ofSydney. Applications close at the endof October for entry in February 2013although late applications may beaccepted.DEGREE AND CRICOS CODES ARE:Juris Doctor DegreeCodeJuris Doctor CRICOSCodeJC034071754CWhat Grades do I need?As a guide, you will most likely needan ATAR in the 90s and a grade pointaverage in the high credit range fora CSP place but slightly lower for aDFEE place. The final cut off may varydepending on the quality of applicantsin the year that you apply.If you are an international applicant,you will need the equivalent of aminimum gpa of 3 on the 4 point scale.You may improve your chances ofentry by providing an LSAT result withyour academic grades. If you presentan LSAT result and have a minimumgpa of 2.8 on the 4 point scale withan LSAT of 150 or higher, you will getan offer. You will also receive an offerif you graduated with honours or cumlaude.Can I transfer from a full fee placeto CSP?Yes you can. But you will becompetitively assessed against otherapplicants for the year in which youapply. You can apply at the end of youfirst full-time year or equivalent, and atthe end of subsequent years if you areunsuccessful. Applications are throughUAC. You must have a distinction gradepoint average in your JD studies.Can I transfer from another JurisDoctor from another University?If you have completed at least oneyear or equivalent of a juris doctor youwill be assessed on the grade pointaverage for your first year. You will notbe considered for entry if you havecompleted more than one year of studyin a juris doctor at another institution.You will require a distinction gradepoint average for a CommonwealthSupported Place. You will requirea credit grade point average for adomestic full fee place.What credit do I get?You would normally be given credit ofup to one year or 48 credit points. Thiswill be determined after you receive anoffer, at enrolment and will depend onwhat you have studied compared withthe Sydney JD.Can I get credit for completedmasters law units of study?You may be awarded credit for up to2 advanced masters level units ofstudy that have been undertaken atSydney Law School or at another lawschool as long as they have not beencounted towards an already completeddegree and are taught by a lawschool, in a law degree. Credit will bedetermined on a case by case basis atenrolment.Can I transfer from an LLB into a JDYes you can but you will be assessedon your best completed degree inanother discipline and will not be givencredit for any law units counted towardan undergraduate degree. If you area domestice student, applications arethrough UAC.

44GENERAL INFORMATIONHow much does it cost?Student contributions and fees quotedare per year and are subject to change.You should check the website for thelatest fee information.Domestic CSPstudent contribution(2013 rate)Domestic full fee(2013 rate)International fee(2013 rate)$9,792$32,880$38,400Is HECS-HELP and FEE-HELPavailable?If you are an Australian citizen youmay defer your student contributionthrough HECS-HELP for CSP studentsor your fees through FEE-HELP for fullfee students. Please visit the AustralianGovernment website www.goingtouni.gov.au for more information. Pleasenote there are limits on the amountyou may borrow but information isavailable on the same website.What scholarships are available?There are the Wigram AllenScholarships for the Juris Doctor. Thescholarships are each worth $6,000and are for one year only, except forthe Merit scholarship which is for theduration of the degree. Scholarshipsavailable are as follows:Wigram Allen Scholarships for theJuris Doctor – MeritWigram Allen Scholarships for theJuris Doctor – EntryWigram Ailen Scholarships for theJuris Doctor – AccessWigram Allen Scholarships for theJuris Doctor – International.Please visit the Scholarships websitefor more information on how to applyhttp://sydney.edu.au/law/fstudent/jd/scholarships.shtmlCan I study part-time?Yes you can. There are limited placesavailable for both Domestic CSP andDFEE students. You will be given thechance to apply for a part time placewhen you accept your place into theJD. You will be required to undertake4 units of study for the academic year.Classes will be held during the daytime.There are no evening classes.Can I defer?No, you cannot defer. If you are unableto accept your offer you will have toapply again through UAC for the nextyear. Currently, this is under review.Is the Sydney JD a masters degree?Yes, under the Australian QualificationsFramework the Sydney JD is regardedas an AQF level 9 Masters Degree(Extended).

THE SYDNEY JD – FURTHERINFORMATIONIf you would like further information, please tryone of the following:Sydney Law School Websitehttp://sydney.edu.au/lawPlease consult the Law School Website for the latest informationon timetables, fees, and units of studyEmail a Sydney Law School Adviserlaw.info@sydney.edu.auEmail a Law School Adviser to get the latest information sent toyou directly or to receive a detailed reply to your enquiryPhone a Sydney Law School AdviserT +61 2 9351 0351 – Sydney Law School General InformationT +61 2 9351 0224 – Sydney Law School Admission InformationT +61 2 9351 0202 – Sydney Law School Marketing & InformationPhone the Law School to speak to an adviser directlyUniversity of Sydney International Student OfficeFor further information and an application form, please contact:International Student OfficeLevel 4, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02)University of SydneyNSW 2006, AUSTRALIAT +61 2 8627 8300http://sydney.edu.au/internationalofficeUniversities Admission Centre (UAC)For further information and an application form, please refer toUAC Guide or contact:UACLocked Bag 11 2Silverwater NSW 2128AustraliaT +61 2 9752 7200www.uac.edu.au

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