Juris Doctor (Law) via Bachelor of Arts Assured Pathway
at The University of Western Australia, Western Australia.
UWA has no undergraduate law degree. School leavers enter law through a Juris Doctor assured pathway: a three-year bachelor degree, then the three-year JD. The Bachelor of Arts route is shown; UWA's minimum rank is 96.00 and other bachelor routes had similar ranks.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the UWA Juris Doctor (Law) via Bachelor of Arts Assured Pathway for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 96.05 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2025 | 96.20 | tisc.edu.au |
| 2024 | 96.00 | tisc.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through TISC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students first complete a UWA bachelor degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Science, Psychology, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Human Rights or International Relations, while holding a guaranteed Juris Doctor place. Assured pathway students move into the JD with a Commonwealth supported place, subject to meeting the progression requirements.
Career outcomes
- Juris Doctor graduates complete practical legal training and apply for admission to practise as lawyers.
- Law graduates also work in government, policy, compliance and business roles.
Typical first jobs
- Graduate solicitor at top-tier and mid-tier Perth law firms
- Judicial associate or tipstaff in the WA courts
- Lawyer at the State Solicitor's Office or Office of the DPP
- Legal officer at Legal Aid WA or community legal centres
- Graduate in-house counsel at WA mining and energy companies
- Policy or legal officer in WA government departments
- Graduate at Commonwealth agencies and regulators
Graduate starting salary
$65,000 - $80,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
After the JD, graduates complete practical legal training and apply for admission as lawyers in Western Australia or elsewhere in Australia.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Strong readers and writers who enjoy detailed analysis of cases and statutes
- Students who like structured argument and debating positions
- People comfortable with high-stakes final exams
- Those who enjoy mooting, advocacy and competitive problem-solving
- Students aiming for a combined degree spanning law and another discipline
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike dense reading and exam-heavy assessment
- Those wanting laboratory, fieldwork or maths-based study
- People seeking a short three-year degree with quick job entry
- Anyone uncomfortable with formal writing and precise reasoning
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Western Australia website and on TISC before applying.