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Sydney Law School

As one of the best law schools in the world for teaching and research, our students learn from globally recognised legal educators and highly respected professional practitioners. Our internationally-renowned researchers are working to deliver real-world change in Australia and overseas.

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Whether you wish to embark on a career as a lawyer or whether you're a non-law professional who needs some legal expertise, you will be joining one of the top law schools in the world, with a suite of programs designed to meet your needs.

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Explore our extensive research projects and achievements. Learn more about our centres, institutes and networks. Read one of Australia's most eminent law journals, the Sydney Law Review.

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Our people

Our staff are acclaimed legal educators, world-renowned researchers and venerated practitioners. We also attract the involvement of prominent international scholars and leaders in the judiciary and government.

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Continuing professional development

Professional Plus+ is our home for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). We offer an extensive program of postgraduate study, lectures, conferences and seminars.

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Expand your professional network and join an outstanding and diverse graduate community, contributing in valuable ways across the globe.

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1855 The year the Law School was established
Ranked #16 in the world for law (2022 QS World Rankings by Subject)
$500,000+ in scholarships available
World leading research Legal research at the University of Sydney achieved the highest possible rating of 5, or “well above world standard”, in the latest Excellence in Research for Australia Initiative (ERA).
Global partnerships with Harvard, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva, Renmin & Tsinghua
World Champions World Record Jessup Cup (2021, 2017, 2015, 2011, 2007, 1996)

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Lifesaving idea takes out 2023 Sydney Innovation Program

A proposal to use automated decision-making to assist lifesavers, swimmers and surfers in their recognition of rip-currents, dangerous surf conditions and drowning incidents has seen a group of six students, win the third Sydney Innovation Program.

Law School students complete field school in Nepal

Students took part in an immersive experience and gained valuable learnings during the Himalayan Field School, a partnership with Kathmandu School of Law that was supported by the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan.

Naz Sharifi

Sydney Law School student fighting for equity and community

In honour of International Women’s Day, we spoke with SULS president Naz Sharifi, a proud Hazara and Australian woman who is fighting for social justice while paving her way in law.

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Sydney Law School to partner with University of British Columbia

Through Sydney Law School’s unique collaboration with the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, high achieving final-year students have the opportunity to study at one of the world’s leading centres for legal education and research.

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Sydney academics and alumni awarded 2023 Fulbright Scholarships

From fluorescent nanoparticles to novel quantum sensors in medical imaging, academics and alumni of the University of Sydney have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships.

27 February 2023

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Sydney Law School signs partnership with National Law School of India University

Vice Chancellor of National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Dr. Sudhir Krishnaswamy and Dean and Head of Sydney Law School, Professor Simon Bronitt acknowledged a shared vision in creating pathways for collaboration between two law schools when they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) this month.

15 February 2023

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Outstanding researchers supported with prestigious prizes

The 2023 Sydney Research Accelerator (SOAR) Prizes have been awarded to 20 talented academics from across the University.

02 February 2023

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70 alumni and staff acknowledged in 2023 Australia Day Honours

The University of Sydney congratulates all alumni and staff who were included on the distinguished Australia Day 2023 Honours List announced last week.

31 January 2023

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Social Justice Practitioner-in-Residence Expression of Interest

An opportunity for a legal practitioner working in non-government legal assistance services, or the broader not-for-profit sector, to complete a period of residency at the University of Sydney Law School.

13 January 2023

Protestors take part during a demonstration in front of the Iranian embassy in Brussels, Belgium on Sept. 23, 2022, following the death of Mahsa Amini.

Iran executions and the role of 'revolutionary courts'

Professor Simon Rice from Sydney Law School explains the role of Iran's 'revolutionary courts' in the suppression of widespread protests following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody in September 2022.

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05 April 2023

Reflecting on 25 Years of the Young Offenders Act 1997 in NSW

In April 1998, the Young Offenders Act 1997 commenced in New South Wales. It provided a legislative basis for the diversion of young people from formal court proceedings and introduced, amongst other things, youth justice conferences.

5.30PM - 7.30PM

University of Sydney, Level 1, Law Lounge, New Law Building Annex (F10A), Eastern Avenue, Camperdown campus

5.30PM - 7.30PM

24 April 2023

Criminal Law Careers

The Sydney Institute of Criminology will host a Criminal Law Careers Event on the 24th April, 12-2pm at the Sydney Law School.

12.00PM - 2.00PM

New Law Building (F10), Eastern Avenue, Camperdown Campus

12.00PM - 2.00PM

27 April 2023

2023 Criminal Law CPD Series: Non-consensual sexual offence law reform in Western Australia

The Attorney-General of Western Australia has asked that State’s Law Reform Commission to review Western Australia’s sexual offence laws. On 23 December 2022, the Commission published a Discussion Paper that deals with, among other things, the law relating to sexual consent and the operation of honest and reasonable mistake of fact in non-consensual sexual offence proceedings.

05 April 2023

Reflecting on 25 Years of the Young Offenders Act 1997 in NSW

In April 1998, the Young Offenders Act 1997 commenced in New South Wales. It provided a legislative basis for the diversion of young people from formal court proceedings and introduced, amongst other things, youth justice conferences.

5.30PM - 7.30PM

University of Sydney, Level 1, Law Lounge, New Law Building Annex (F10A), Eastern Avenue, Camperdown campus

5.30PM - 7.30PM

05 April 2023

Reflecting on 25 Years of the Young Offenders Act 1997 in NSW

In April 1998, the Young Offenders Act 1997 commenced in New South Wales. It provided a legislative basis for the diversion of young people from formal court proceedings and introduced, amongst other things, youth justice conferences.

5.30PM - 7.30PM

University of Sydney, Level 1, Law Lounge, New Law Building Annex (F10A), Eastern Avenue, Camperdown campus

5.30PM - 7.30PM

24 April 2023

Criminal Law Careers

The Sydney Institute of Criminology will host a Criminal Law Careers Event on the 24th April, 12-2pm at the Sydney Law School.

12.00PM - 2.00PM

New Law Building (F10), Eastern Avenue, Camperdown Campus

12.00PM - 2.00PM

27 April 2023

2023 Criminal Law CPD Series: Non-consensual sexual offence law reform in Western Australia

The Attorney-General of Western Australia has asked that State’s Law Reform Commission to review Western Australia’s sexual offence laws. On 23 December 2022, the Commission published a Discussion Paper that deals with, among other things, the law relating to sexual consent and the operation of honest and reasonable mistake of fact in non-consensual sexual offence proceedings.

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