Sydney Law School in Europe - Admission & Application

Admission requirements

Admission requirements are those of the University of Sydney. Applicants must have a law degree or equivalent at a sufficient level from a recognised institution.

English language requirements

If you have undertaken your previous studies in a language other than English, you will need to demonstrate English language proficiency before admission is confirmed. The following tests and scores satisfy the Sydney Law Schools English language requirements for entry to postgraduate programs:

1. IELTS overall band score of 7.0, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
2. PTE - overall score of 68 with a minimum of 54 in all sections.
3. TOEFL
   Paper Test: 600 plus Test of Written English (TWE) = 4.5
   Computer-based TOEFL (CBT) = 250 plus a score of 4.5 in the Essay writing component
   Internet-based TOEFL (IBT) = 100 with a minimum of 23 in the Writing section and a minimum of 22 in the other sections.
   Scores more than two years old cannot be accepted.

Application

Application forms and relevant documentation must be received at least eight weeks prior to commencement of the first unit undertaken. This is the minimum time necessary for applications to be properly considered and for the necessary processing to take place. The completed form must be accompanied by an original or certified copy of your academic transcript(s) plus a certified English translation and proof of English language proficiency (if applicable). Examples of acceptable certification include those from an agent of the University of Sydney, the issuing university, or an Australian embassy official.


Completed application forms must be returned to:

Postgraduate Team Leader
Sydney Law School (F10)
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006
Australia

Download Sydney Law School in Europe Application Form

Students need to complete eight units in order to obtain an LLM. Students wishing to complete their degree more quickly may need to come to Sydney to finish their studies. International students intending to study in Sydney on a student visa will need to enrol on a full-time basis (four units of study per semester).