M729 - Juris Doctor - Request for CSP consideration 2026

This form is for students commencing in the Juris Doctor program in the 2026 academic year who are seeking a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) under one of the categories below.

CSP places are limited and allocated based on demonstrated need and eligibility. Submitting this form is not a guarantee of receiving a CSP. Please make sure you complete this form and provide the information as detailed.

Who Can Apply

You are eligible to apply if you:

meet the citizenship and residency requirements for a CSP
have applied for admission to the Juris Doctor and received a firm offer in 2026
are not a recipient of the Deakin Scholarship for Excellence – Juris Doctor
meet one or more of the equity categories below (see Equity Categories)
are enrolled in, or will enrol in, at least one credit point of study in your JD in Trimester 3 2026
submit this form and all supporting documents by C.O.B Sunday 18 October.

Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

Your details

First name *

Family name *

Student ID * If you have received an offer but don't yet have a student ID please enter "unknown"

Deakin email address *

Postal address (including postcode) *

Course code - course name *

Equity categories

If you are eligible to apply for a CSP and demonstrate that you are from a disadvantaged socioeconomic background; and/or are currently experiencing financial hardship, you need to meet one of the following criteria.

Disadvantaged socioeconomic background

If you have lived in a regional or remote area of Australia which has impacted your ability to study, please complete this form. We will confirm your eligibility using the home postcode you used when you applied to Deakin.

You can submit an optional personal statement describing how your socioeconomic circumstances have affected your access to education and/or academic performance.

Please note: further supporting evidence may also be requested where appropriate.

Financial hardship

If you are currently experiencing financial hardship you'll need to complete this form and provide the required information and documentation for your circumstance. For further information about supporting documents, visit the supporting documents webpage.

Select which best describes your current situation to view what you'll need to provide

Self-supporting with an income below $42,000
Family supported by partner or family members with a combined income below $74,000
Receiving a means-tested Centrelink benefit or a Low Income Health Care Card

Provide your supporting documentation

We can't accept payslips, tax documents or tax returns, bank statements, utility bills or other financial documents.
Please ensure each file size is no more than 3MB.

Financial harship evidence (if applicable)

Personal statement (optional)

Declaration

I agree to the following *

I acknowledge
- all information I have provided is true and complete.
- I understand that submitting this form does not guarantee approval.
- if a CSP is allocated I am required to complete at least one unit of study in Trimester 3 2026 (failure to do so may result in CSP being revoked).
- if allocated, I understand the CSP is not backdated to unit/s completed prior to Trimester 3 2026.
- I wish to proceed with my application.

What Happens Next

After the application submission deadline of 18 October 2026, applications will be pooled and assessed by our Admissions team. An outcome will be provided to your Deakin email account prior to the start of Trimester 3, 2026.

Deakin University is collecting your personal information on this form for the primary purpose of CSP allocation for 2026 commencing JD students.

Privacy policy

Deakin manages personal information it holds, including requests by individuals for access to their personal information, in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). Deakin’s Privacy Policy may be viewed in the Deakin Policy Library.

Information on privacy at Deakin is available at deakin.edu.au/privacy. Questions about privacy may be directed to the Privacy Officer on (03) 5227 8524 or by email to privacy@deakin.edu.au.