2021

Articles

27 October 2021

What should we make of COP26?

What must world leaders do to secure the future of humanity? University of Sydney experts suggest the existential threat of climate change won't be solved by targets of 'net zero by 2050' - much more must be done.
20 October 2021

International student insights: From modern Malaysia to historic Sydney

Elaine Yap shares her experience moving to Sydney to study law as an international student with a full scholarship.
11 October 2021

University medallist receives scholarship to Oxford

The Peter Cameron Sydney Oxford Scholarship paves the way for Law School alumnus, John-Patrick Asimakis, to pursue further study at a world-leading university.
05 October 2021

Sydney Law School alumni appointed Senior Counsel in 2021

Congratulations to our Sydney Law School alumni who have been appointed Senior Counsel this year.
17 September 2021

Brighten your day with these 10 positive stories

Hanging out for some good news? Here are 10 positive news stories you might have missed that could brighten your outlook this weekend.
13 September 2021

High Court rules media liable for Facebook comments on their stories

The High Court ruling held that publishers are liable for defamatory comments made on their social pages. While the implications on social media users are significant, Professor David Rolph says the new defamation laws may provide relief.
10 September 2021

Alum at work: Andreas Heger on life and love in law

Rhodes scholar, novelist, athlete, and Bachelor of Laws graduate? Meet Andreas Heger whose inspiring career pathway shows there is no limit to what can be accomplished with a law degree.

10 September 2021

Experts reflect on the 20th anniversary of 9/11

Tomorrow, it will have been 20 years since Al Qaeda hijacked and crashed aeroplanes into the World Trade Centre towers in New York and the Pentagon, fundamentally shifting geopolitics in the 21st century. University of Sydney experts reflect on the events that transpired and the lessons learnt as a result.
03 September 2021

Why is NSW a laggard on anti-discrimination law?

Without a positive duty to both eliminate discrimination and harassment and make reasonable adjustments to address inequality, the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act fails its essential purpose, argues Professor Simon Rice.
26 August 2021

Bachelor of Laws graduate receives Fulbright Scholarship

Michael Gvozdenovic shares his experience studying a Bachelor of Laws at Sydney Law School, the significance of receiving the Fulbright Scholarship, and what attracted him to postgraduate study.