这是一个专业博士学位，由课程作业单元和论文组成。理事会可能要求申请人在获得候选人资格之前进行以下任何一项工作：（1）完成指导的课程，讲座，研讨会和其他工作，（2）完成指导的研究准备，以及根据要求提供研究进展和结果的详细信息，或（3）通过董事会批准的考试。
The Doctor of Juridical Science is a special opportunity to gain distinguished professional recognition for high-quality research. With both a coursework and thesis component, this professional doctorate recognises a distinguished original contribution to professional knowledge. It is a platform for achieving publication of research outputs and can re-launch your professional career or fulfil a personal yearning for scholarly satisfaction. This Doctoral program is designed for law graduates with relevant experience. It involves completion of a combination of coursework units and a 50,000 to 60,000 word thesis. Prior to being admitted to candidature an applicant may be required by the Governing Board to undertake any of the following: (a) complete such courses, lectures, seminars and other work as may be directed; (b) complete such research preparation as directed and provide particulars of the progress and results of the research as requested; or (3) pass an examination approved by the Board. For further information visit the UWA Handbook web page.