Sydney Law School is pleased to announce the launch of a new intensive course in administrative law, as a part of a new partnership with Australian Government Solicitor
Applications for The Justice Peter Hely Scholarship are now open. The Scholarship was established by the Law School through contributions from the friends and colleagues of the late Justice Peter Hely to promote postgraduate study in the fields of commercial law and equity.
2nd Year Graduate Law student, Jessie Buchan and 4th year Commerce/Law student Keith Loke were both featured in today's Legal Affairs section in The Australian in relation to their forthcoming Summer Clerkships.
Sydney Law School would like to congratulate current final year law student Nikolas Kirby (BA '07) on winning the 2009 Australia-at-large Rhodes Scholarship
The Dean, Professor Gillian Triggs, is a participant on a successful Linkage Infrastructure Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) scheme from the Australian Research Council (ARC).
Mimi Zou, a penultimate year Economic & Social Sciences/Law student, has been named as one of four finalists from New South Wales for Young Australian of the Year.
Dr Ben Saul debated federal Attorney-General and alumnus, Robert McClelland (LLM 1999) on the Rudd Government's human rights record one year into office.
In an interview on ABC Radio 2BL Sydney, Dr Belinda Smith talked about the difficulties faced by many women when returning to work after maternity leave
On 16th October, the Faculty of Law and the Institute of Criminology co-sponsored a Criminal Careers Forum. The forum provided an opportunity for students to hear from Faculty graduates who work in criminal law and criminology research and practice. Over 70 students from the Faculty, the broader university community and other universities attended the forum.
On 18 September 2008, Dr Rodney Syme delivered the 2008 Oration of the Centre for Health Governance, Law & Ethics to a capacity audience in the Law School's Assembly Hall, entitled "A good death - a challenge of law and medical ethics"
Sydney Law School is pleased to announce the inaugural John O'Brien Memorial Scholarships - Australia's first scholarships in Criminal Law and Criminology
Dr Ben Saul delivered a speech on Australia's anti-terrorism laws at the Public Forum of the Clarke Inquiry into the case of Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef.
Sydney Law School's 2009 Postgraduate Program is now available with a new comprehensive Postgraduate Guide alongside enhanced online presentation of it subjects.
The Sydney Law School would like to extend its congratulations to its alumnus, Mr Robert Macfarlan QC (BA 1971, LLB 1974) on his appointment to the New South Wales Court of Appeal in the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
The Australian Government nominated Professor Ron McCallum AO to the monitoring committee under the new International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Students applying for the Law School's Graduate Law program in 2009 may wish to apply for the University's graduate entry programs scholarships. Two types of scholarships are available each worth $6000 per year. Merit scholarships are available to students for their entire degree. Entry scholarships are offered for first year only.
Professor John C Coffee, one of the leading international experts in corporations law, securities regulation and finance, delivered the 2008 Ross Parsons Address in Corporate Law on 20 August 2008.
The implication that Australian universities may not be intellectually diverse, or may be prejudiced, is a regrettable and polemical stain on the professionalism among Australian academics, writes Sydney Law School's Dr. Ben Saul
On Monday 11th August, Adjunct Professor Shale D. Stiller from The University of Maryland Law School addressed a group of alumni, academics, and alumni relations and philanthropy staff on the topic Philanthropy in the United States.
Changes proposed under the new the Family Law Amendment (De Facto Financial Matters and Other Measures) Bill will come as a shock to some people, writes Professor Patrick Parkinson.
Justice Robert French's views on federalism may play a strong role in his future position as Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, writes Associate Professor Anne Twomey.
Professor Mark Findlay comments on reports that serious crime referrals by the Australian Federal Police to Commonwealth prosecutors halved since the year 2000.
Christine Ernst, a fourth year Economic and Social Sciences/Law, student selected for the internship at the Australian Mission to the United Nations in New York.
Professor Ron McCallum comments on the proposed industrial action by the New South Wales Branch of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union during World Youth Day in Sydney next week.
Sydney Law School's Professor Ron McCallum is part of an international research team on work and employment in a global context, led by the Interuniversity Research Centre on Globalisation and Work (CRIMT).
In 2004, the Ross Parsons Centre of Commercial, Corporate and Taxation Law commenced a Monograph Series. Monograph 1 of this series was Tony Damian and Andrew Rich, Schemes, Takeovers and Himalayan Peaks.
Professor Gillian Triggs quoted in The Australian in regard to recent trends in relation to law graduates fast-tracking their career paths to Partnership within Law Firms.
Sydney Law School would like to extend its congratualtions to one of its doctoral students, Mr. John Boersig, who was awarded an Australian Public Service Medal in the 2008 Queens birthday honours list recently.
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Sydney Law School would like to congratulate its staff members of their recent Research Grant success
Sydney Law School would like to congratulate The Hon. Justice Virginia Bell SC (LLB 1977) on her appointment to the High Court of Australia
If Australia is on the path to a bill of rights, let's have a genuine consultation process, writes Professor Helen Irving
Sydney Law School would like to congratulate current final year law student Nikolas Kirby (BA '07) on winning the 2009 Australia-at-large Rhodes Scholarship
Associate Professor Gail Mason receives prestigious award for the best article published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology. 
The Dean, Professor Gillian Triggs, is a participant on a successful Linkage Infrastructure Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) scheme from the Australian Research Council (ARC).
Professor Patrick Parkinson says reforms to the Family Law Act in relation to de-facto couples are unclear.
The funeral for Professor George Winterton took place in Sydney yesterday following his death on 6 November 2008.
Sydney Law School invites applications from undergraduate and postgraduate students alike for its new offshore program in Japan
Mimi Zou, a penultimate year Economic & Social Sciences/Law student, has been named as one of four finalists from New South Wales for Young Australian of the Year.
Professor Ron McCallum AO elected to United Nations Committee following his nomination by the Australian Government in September
Sydney Law School held a special morning tea this morning to congratulate its Sir Harry Gibbs Moot Team
Dr Ben Saul debated federal Attorney-General and alumnus, Robert McClelland (LLM 1999) on the Rudd Government's human rights record one year into office.
For the fifth year in a row, a Sydney Law School student has won the New South Wales Rhodes Scholarship.
In an interview on ABC Radio 2BL Sydney, Dr Belinda Smith talked about the difficulties faced by many women when returning to work after maternity leave
Professor David Kinley, Chair in Human Rights Law, argues the poor must be front and centre of any efforts to address the global financial crisis. 
On 16th October, the Faculty of Law and the Institute of Criminology co-sponsored a Criminal Careers Forum. The forum provided an opportunity for students to hear from Faculty graduates who work in criminal law and criminology research and practice. Over 70 students from the Faculty, the broader university community and other universities attended the forum.
Sydney Law School is pleased to announce the launch of its Sydney Law School in Europe Program for 2009
The 2008 Sydney Law School Postgraduate Information Evening attracted a record number of attendees interested in Postgraduate Law @ Sydney
Sydney Law School's Dr Thalia Anthony is the co-author of new book on the foundations of law.
Find out more about how you can help beautify our exciting new building
Sydney Law School's 2009 Postgraduate Program is now available with a new comprehensive Postgraduate Guide alongside enhanced online presentation of it subjects.
The Sydney Law School would like to extend its congratulations to its alumnus, Mr Robert Macfarlan QC (BA 1971, LLB 1974) on his appointment to the New South Wales Court of Appeal in the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
Associate Professor Anne Twomey speculates on the capacity of the NSW Governor to sack the State government and call an early election
Professor John C Coffee, one of the leading international experts in corporations law, securities regulation and finance, delivered the 2008 Ross Parsons Address in Corporate Law on 20 August 2008.
Fictional legal television has led to many jurors feeling as if cases are 'half-baked,' claims Professor Mark Findlay
Changes proposed under the new the Family Law Amendment (De Facto Financial Matters and Other Measures) Bill will come as a shock to some people, writes Professor Patrick Parkinson.
Julie Ward (BA 1980, LLB 1982), is the first woman in New South Wales to be appointed directly from the profession to the Supreme Court.
Justice Robert French's views on federalism may play a strong role in his future position as Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, writes Associate Professor Anne Twomey.
Australia stands to lose much from disengaging, following calls to boycott the second United Nations Conference against racisim, writes Dr. Ben Saul.
Associate Professor Peter Cashman contributes to the debate about the deduction of legal expenses in civil litigation cases
Professor Ron McCallum comments on the proposed industrial action by the New South Wales Branch of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union during World Youth Day in Sydney next week.
In 2004, the Ross Parsons Centre of Commercial, Corporate and Taxation Law commenced a Monograph Series. Monograph 1 of this series was Tony Damian and Andrew Rich, Schemes, Takeovers and Himalayan Peaks. 
Professor Gillian Triggs quoted in The Australian in regard to recent trends in relation to law graduates fast-tracking their career paths to Partnership within Law Firms. 
International Frontiers and Boundaries is the new book co-authored by the Dean, Professor Gillian Triggs.
Associate Professor Roger Magnusson contributed a Book Review to the Weekend Australian on A Good Death: An Argument for Voluntary Euthanasia
Dr. Tim Stephens interviewed by National Geographic TV Australia on Japanese special permit whaling in Antarctica. 
The Sydney Law School held a special morning tea to farewell Professor Peter Butt, who recently announced his retirement.
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Sydney Law School would like to extend its congratualtions to one of its doctoral students, Mr. John Boersig, who was awarded an Australian Public Service Medal in the 2008 Queens birthday honours list recently.