The Juris Doctor (JD) and the embedded Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) at the University of Newcastle is designed to equip you with knowledge, clinical experience and the qualifications for admission to legal practice in Australia. First-rate classroom tuition combined with practical, hands-on experience prepares and makes you eligible to apply to the Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal practice as a solicitor immediately after completing your Juris Doctor (JD) / Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, with no need for further study. With some additional study you will also become eligible to practise as a Barrister. Newcastle Law is Australia’s leading clinical law school and was the first in the country to offer an integrated learning experience. Your degree integrates experiential learning and skills training with the conventional legal curriculum, including a wide range of elective courses. Career Opportunities Graduating with the Juris Doctor (JD) / Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice gives you the skills and knowledge to practice as a lawyer, and is also the springboard to a range of exciting professional careers. As a graduate you will have the flexibility to tailor a career path that matches your professional, financial and lifestyle aspirations. You will also receive an excellent general education, giving you an understanding of how society functions, and equipping you with analytical and logical reasoning skills. From the boardroom or political campaign trail, to the journalist’s desk or United Nations headquarters, a law degree from the University of Newcastle can lead you almost anywhere.