Course structure
Course structure explained
The course comprises a total of 144 credit points. The study components for course completion are as follows:

108 credit points of compulsory core law subjects (15 subjects)
30 credit points of law options (five subjects), and
a 6-credit-point legal theory option (one subject).
Refer to the course entry in the UTS: Handbook 2012 for the Juris Doctor v2 course structure.

Industrial training/professional practice
To practise as a lawyer in NSW, students need to successfully complete an accredited legal qualification and an accredited course of practical legal training (PLT), such as the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice (C11232).

Course completion requirements