The Hon. Justice Roderick Howie of the Supreme Court of New South Wales will teach this semester one intensive unit as part of Sydney Law School's Postgraduate Criminology Program for 2011.
Privacy is worth fighting for, but the hardest question in any law of privacy is where the boundary between private and public should lie, writes Professor Barbara McDonald.
Students from the Sydney University Law Society (SULS) were part of a University of Sydney student delegation that visited Griffith High School recently for a series of information sessions.
Private International Law is a first semester postgraduate intensive unit that concerns itself with legal questions which have a cross-border or transnational dimension.
The global war on WikiLeaks and the demonisation of Julian Assange is troubling because governments are playing so fast and loose with accusations of criminal wrongdoing, writes Associate Professor Ben Saul.
Congratulations to Mr John Coates AC (LLB 1973) on his appointment as President of the International Council of Arbitration for Sport (ICAS) from 2011.
This first semester intensive unit taught by Professor Mark Findlay is a cutting edged introduction to all elements of international criminal justice as it draws from law, international relations and political economy.
Sydney Law School will again deliver the specialised taxation unit, The Business of Tax Administration taught by Mr Carson McNeil of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Associate Professor Ben Saul writes in the National Times that instead of pursuing the WikiLeaks website for espionage, Australia should question potential US misconduct.
In this latest instalment of our Sydney LLB Graduate Profiles, we hear from Simon Fitzpatrick, who has returned to Sydney to begin practice as a barrister, after time in New York earning an LLM at Harvard Law School, and working as a lawyer at Ropes & Gray.
Professor Michael Dirkis commented on the case of an Australian who unsuccessfully requested a private ruling from the tax commissioner on tax deductions while living and working in Panama.
Congratulations to David Day (BA 1975, LLB 1984) and Caleb Franklin (BEc&SocSci 1996, LLB 1999) on their appointment as Magistrates of the Local Court of New South Wales.
Professor Michael Dirkis comments on the landmark decision by the High Court which could pave the way for a quarter of a million students to claim tax breaks for study expenses.
Professor David Kinley recently spoke at Stanford University on the following topic "Principle, Pragmatism or Prostitution? Speaking Human Rights to Global Finance".
On Thursday 28 October, the Centre for Health Governance, Law & Ethics and the Sydney Centre for International Law jointly co-hosted an oration titled Law's Role in the Global Response to HIV/AIDS featuring David Patterson, Manager of the HIV & Health Law Program at the International Development Law Organisation (IDLO) in Rome.
Professor Jennifer Hill, Professor of Corporate Law, comments on the proposed merger of the Australian and Singapore stock exchanges in the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.
State laws should be changed to give formal protection to doctors who prescribe large doses of powerful painkillers to ease the suffering of dying people, according to Associate Professor Cameron Stewart
Three students represented the Sydney Law School at The United Nations Youth Association (UNYA) National Youth Conference held at the University of Western Australia recently.
Professor Mary Crock discusses the concept of pushback operations - when boats of asylum seekers are pushed back to sea and those on board are left in distress.
Wojciech Sadurski, Challis Professor of Jurisprudence, will participate shortly in the inaugural meeting of the Wrocław Global Forum in Wroclaw, Poland.
2009 Peter Cameron Sydney Oxford Scholar, Aaron Rathmell (BEcSocSc 2006, LLB 2008) provides an update on his studies at Oxford University, where has had the opportunity to read for the Bachelor of Civil Laws (BCL).
Congratulations to Dr Tim Stephens on winning the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Academy of Environmental Law 2010 Junior Scholarship Prize.
Thousands of family court orders could be invalid after a landmark High Court decision, according to Professor Patrick Parkinson, AM and Professor Richard Chisholm.
In light of resolution of the political impasse in Canberra, it is worth keeping in mind this affair might have headed for the High Court, writes Associate Professor Peter Gerangelos.
The Dean, Professor Gillian Triggs says there's an increasing requirement for professionals in many careers to have a deeper understanding of law and legal issues in the contemporary global and economic environment.
On 31 August 2010, Professor John Dombrink, professor in the Department of Criminology, Law & Society at the University of California, Irvine, spoke on "morality contests" in American culture, and the status of American laws and attitudes towards personal morality.
Congratulations to Carmen Culina (5th Year Arts/Law) and Reuben Ray (5th Year Arts/Law) on their performance at the International Negotiations Competition (INC) recently, where they represented Australia.
Associate Professor Anne Twomey suggests that while the role and powers of the Governor-General in a hung parliament are uncertain, they are strictly confined by convention.
Sydney Law School will conduct four presentations as part of proceedings at the 2010 Graduate Options Expo, including a presentation on the forthcoming Sydney Juris Doctor (JD).
Professor Michael Dirkis says the use of the departure prohibition order by the ATO on actor, Paul Hogan is an example of its increase in recent years under Project Wickenby.
In this latest instalment of our Sydney LLB Graduate Profiles, we hear from Clare Gardoll, who is working at the Compliance Advisor/Ombudsman (Private Sector), World Bank Group, Washington DC, USA.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to study Japanese Law in-country. The program is conducted intensively in a global and socio-economic context and is jointly organised by Sydney Law School and Ritsumeikan University College of Law Classes are taught in English.
Professor Graeme Cooper says the decision by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to impose a travel ban on actor, Paul Hogan was probably just a tactical move.
Sydney Law School congratulates its two students who were part of the University of Sydney Team awarded second place at the 2010 International Outstanding Youth Cup Mandarin Speaking Oregon Debates Competition in Taiwan.
Controlling the arrival of unauthorised boats carrying asylum-seekers is complex and challenging for all countries facing irregular migration, writes Professor Mary Crock.
The Ross Parsons Centre in conjunction with the Supreme Court and Law Society of NSW is pleased to announce the 2010 Supreme Court Corporate Law Conference.
The Dean, Professor Gillian Triggs and Associate Professor Peter Gerangelos were part of the judging panel for the 2010 Governor-General's Undergraduate Essay Competition.
Dr Simon Butt comments on reports that Indonesia's Supreme Court may recommend that convicted drug smuggler, Schapelle Corby's sentence be significantly reduced.
Will a citizens' assembly help build consensus in Australia on how to deal with climate change? On overseas experience, probably not, writes Associate Professor Anne Twomey
The Julius Stone Institute of Jurisprudence and the Sydney Centre for International Law are pleased to announce a major conference being held in November 2011.
Alumnus and Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Bank for the Asia-Pacific, Robert Rankin (BEc 1986, LLB 1988) interviewed by The Australian on Australia's commercial relationships with Asia.
Former Chief Justice, Sir Anthony Mason AC, KBE will open the Contractual Indemnities Conference this Friday, 30th July 2010, a collaboration between the Ross Parsons Centre and the Commercial Law Association.
This second semester intensive unit examines recent global developments in taxation, including the Taxation of Financial Arrangements in Australia relating to the taxation of financial transactions.
Professor Richard Vann provides a detailed analysis of the consolidation tax regime including the extensive changes delivered in 2010, as part of this second semester postgraduate intensive unit.
Sydney Law School's World Universities Debating Champions, Christopher Croke and Steven Hind suggest a fresh approach is needed to stir up viewers' interest in televised election debates.
Congratulations to alumni Danny Gilbert (LLB 1973), Frank Zipfinger (LLB 1977, LLM 1987) and Bob Baxt, AO (BA 1959, LLB 1963) on being finalists for the Hughes-Castell Life Achievement Award.
Despite the obvious temptations, this is not the time for climate scientists to run for cover and avoid engagement with the public, writes Professor Rosemary Lyster
These were the major themes explored in a unique, inter-disciplinary conference convened by Sydney Law School, the International Union Against Cancer (UICC), and Sydney Medical School, exploring the role of law and regulation in cancer prevention and treatment, both nationally and globally.
Associate Professor Ben Saul comments on a report that links the decrease in illegal fishing boats detected in Australian waters with an increase in people smuggling.
Emeritus Professor Ben Boer and Nicola Franklin recently conducted the postgraduate intensive unit, Sustainable Development Law in China at Wuhan University.
Congratulations to Catherine Hawkins (BA 1990, LLB 1993) on winning the Master of Public Policy Award in recognition of her exceptional performance in that program at the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University.
Professor Michael Dirkis comments on speculation that Chris Bowen will replace Lindsay Tanner as Finance Minister if the Labor Government is returned to power at the next federal election.
Sydney Law School extends its congratulations to Adjunct Faculty member, Dr Kevin Lewis on his appointment as Group Executive and Chief Compliance Officer at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
This new second semester intensive unit examines the response of the United States to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change, the Kyoto Protocol and the Copenhagen Agreement.
Despite starting well, in recent months the Rudd government's leadership credentials on human rights have begun to fall apart, writes Associate Professor Ben Saul.
Professor Barbara McDonald says the High Court decision to award compensation to two former policemen who rescued survivors of the 2003 Waterfall train disaster is a significant judgement.
The Dean, Professor Gillian Triggs comments on Woodside's proposal to build a $20 billion floating LNG platform to develop the Greater Sunrise gas field in the Timor Sea.
Sydney Law School extends its congratulations to its eminent alumnus, The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG on becoming the first Australian to win the Gruber Justice Prize.
On Thursday 20 May 2010, the Sydney Law School held its annual Prizegiving Ceremony and Graduation Party to celebrate the achievements of its outstanding students and graduates.
Dr Tim Stephens discusses Australia's application to the International Court of Justice, which accuses Japan of breaching numerous treaties with its continued whaling program.
Be guided by your passion for a cause; and, if you cannot make a full time career from social justice practice, avail yourself of the many opportunities to volunteer your skills to advocacy and policy-making organisations. This was the common base of the messages offered by the legal advocacy and policy organisations that participated in inaugural Publically Interested careers fair, held on 26 May.
Academics from Sydney Law School are respective members of two panels of international law experts who have been calling for strong action against Japanese whaling.
Final year law student, Sam Thampapillai writes on war crimes in Sri Lanka and the state of its democracy one year after the war's end in the Sydney Morning Herald and ABC Online's Unleashed respectively.
A new project to enhance the experience of postgraduate research students at Sydney Law School is being undertaken by Dr Arlie Loughnan and Dr Rita Shackel.
Sydney Law School continues its tradition of promoting heritage law research with the award of two doctorates in the field at the graduation ceremonies on Friday 21 May 2010.
The Dean, Professor Gillian Triggs examines the role of the WTO within the international legal system and its implementation in national law as part of this second semester intensive unit.
Sydney Law School is pleased to announce the publication of a new book which comprises chapters written by members of the Faculty's Climate Law and Policy Group.
Former Supreme Court of NSW Judge, Dr Robert Austin (BA 1966, LLB 1969, LLM 1974) recently delivered a presentation on judging as part of the SULS 2010 Perspectives Forum.
The work of Professor Julie Stubbs was acknowledged by the State Government during the announcement of the Coroners Amendment (Domestic Violence Death Review Team) Bill 2010.
Associate Professor Ben Saul believes Australia is in violation of six articles of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights in its decision to deport Sheikh Mansour Leghaei.
Sydney Law School would like to express its condolences to the family and friends of Marie Sexton BA 1943, DipEd 1944, LLB 1949 - (1920-2010), among the first women admitted to the NSW Bar.
The Sydney Law School would like to express its condolences to the family and friends of The Hon Jeffrey W Shaw, QC BA (1971), LLB (1974) following his passing this morning.
Associate Professor Anne Twomey suggests the recent election result in Tasmania could provide a predictive example to the current situation in the United Kingdom.
Congratulations to PhD student, Amanda Porter (BA 2007, LLB 2009) on her selection to the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) Internship Program for 2010.
Sydney Law School academics from the Australian Centre for Climate and Environmental Law (ACCEL) will conduct a series of workshops with key government and NGO stakeholders during the University's visit to Indonesia
The Dean, Professor Gillian Triggs comments on Japan's rejection of a plan for it to cut its whaling program in the Antarctic in return for being allowed to resume commercial whaling in coastal waters.
Professor Mary Crock and Associate Professor Ben Saul suggest a modern-day Oskar Schindler would be jailed for up 10 years under the Rudd government's proposed crackdown on people smuggling.
Professor Jennifer Hill to continue her role at the Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC), which will advise on possible legislative changes relating to executive remuneration.
The Ross Parsons Centre at Sydney Law School is pleased to announce the release of its new publication International Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Edited by K.E. Lindgren.
In an opinion piece in today's Sydney Morning Herald, Professor Mark Findlay asks how is it that the Underbelly image of organised crime has such purchase?
Professor Roger Magnusson says students are increasingly coming from varied disciplines to complete either a postgraduate law degree or a master's in law.
Current members of the Sydney University Law Graduates Association are invited to attend an annual general meeting on Friday 16 April 2010, at 1 pm at the University of Sydney Law School level 4 common room, on Camperdown campus.
Professor Mary Crock Professor of Public Law participated in a discussion on ABC Radio National program Rear Vision about Australia's historical policy response to asylum seekers.
Professor Jennifer Hill commented on the severing of the traditional trust that existed between courts and big companies following James Hardie's move to the Netherlands in 2001.
This intensive postgraduate unit is one of few offered worldwide, outside Indonesia, focussing exclusively on the Indonesian legal system and providing students with background in the Indonesian history, politics, culture and religion required to understand that system.
International Law, Human Rights, International Trade Law and International Commercial Law are a selection of the topics covered in this first semester postgraduate intensive unit.
Associate Professor Ben Saul comments on the case of the 89 people transferred from the Christmas Island detention facility to the Villawood Centre in Sydney.
Dr Arlie Loughnan says the complexity of the sentencing regime in New South Wales could help explain why some judges are having sentencing appeals granted to both manifest excessiveness and leniency.
Associate Professor Ben Saul commented on the forthcoming case involving the five Melbourne men facing trial over an alleged planned terrorist attack on Holsworthy Army Base.
Professor Rosemary Lyster and Professor Johannes Somsen from Tilburg University investigate the appropriate regulation of GMOs from interdisciplinary perspectives including science, ethics, economics and environmental law in this first semester intensive postgraduate unit.
Sydney Law School will again deliver the specialised taxation unit, The Business of Tax Administration taught by Mr Carson McNeil of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Associate Professor Vivienne Bath comments on the Stern Hu trial in a studio interview with Eleanor Hall on ABC Radio Current Affairs Program, The World Today.
Former Australian Rugby Union Captain and alumnus, Nick Farr-Jones AM (LLB 1986) is featured in the latest edition of The Australian newspaper's Business Magazine, The Deal.
Professor Michael Dirkis was interviewed live on Perth radio 6PR by Simon Beaumont on issues associated with the distinction between an employee and an independent contractor in the building industry and the mis-use of Australian Business Numbers (ABNs).
Associate Professor Ben Saul comments on the case of Ali Leghaei and his impending deportation by ASIO because of his connection to his father, Sheikh Mansour Leghaei.
Professor Barbara McDonald comments on the negligence case against the New South Wales and ACT Governments by 120 victims of the 2003 Canberra bushfires.
Congratulations to Emma Dunlop (BA 2007, LLB 2009) on winning a Hugo Grotius Scholarship to enable her to study an LLM in international legal studies at New York University (NYU) School of Law.
Jonathan Stone, Professor of Anatomy and Histology in the School of Medical Sciences, donated to the University a portrait of his father, Julius Stone, who was the Challis Professor of Jurisprudence and International Law from 1942 to 1972.
In New South Wales, the gap between public perceptions of crime and punishment and the evidence is producing poor policies and poor outcomes, writes Dr Murray Lee.
The Dean, Professor Gillian Triggs recently returned from a delegation visit to Saudi Arabia to discuss opportunities with the International Energy Forum.
Professor Michael Dirkis comments on the removal of the Section 23AG exemption in last year's federal budget, which may lead to the cost for expats preparing a tax return exceeding the size of the tax credit claimed.
Dr Tim Stephens comments on the actions of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society activist Peter Bethune, who recently boarded the Japanese whaling patrol vessel Shonan Maru 2 seeking to make a citizen's arrest of the Japanese skipper for attacking the Ady Gil and endangering its six crew.
Sydney Law School would like to congratulate Emeritus Professor Ivan Shearer AM RFD on his appointment to the UN arbitral tribunal to decide the maritime boundaries in the Gulf of Bengal between India and Bangladesh.
Sydney Law School would like to congratulate its Jessup Team on its recent achievements at the 2010 Australian Rounds of the Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
Sydney Law School's recently appointed Professor in Taxation Law, Michael Dirkis received extensive media coverage between December 2009 and early February 2010.
One of the world's leading scholars in Labour Law, Professor Keith Ewing of King's College London, will teach International and Comparative Labour Law as part of Sydney Law School's Employment Law Postgraduate Program for 2010.
Dr Tim Stephens discusses the submission by the Federated States of Micronesia to the government of the Czech Republic in relation to the latter's plan to extend the life of one of its coal fired power plants.
The Sydney Institute of Criminology is pleased to announce its latest book, Lines in the Sand: The Cronulla Riots, Multiculturalism and National Belonging.
Australia would have a strong case to show that whaling by the Japanese in the Southern Ocean was commercial rather than scientific, according to Dr Tim Stephens.
Sydney Law School and Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) are pleased to announce two seminars for 2010: "Excellence in Government Decision-making" and "Administrative Law Symposium: Commonwealth and New South Wales"
The Dean, Professor Gillian Triggs says the southern blue fin tuna dispute provides a relevant court precedent between Australia and Japan in relation to whaling activities in the Southern Ocean.
2009 Peter Cameron Sydney Oxford Scholar, Aaron Rathmell (BEcSocSc 2006, LLB 2008), provided an update on his progress at Oxford University, where has the opportunity to read for the Bachelor of Civil Laws (BCL).
Dr Thalia Anthony writes on the absence of a national Indigenous representative body since the abolition of ATSIC and the National Indigenous Council in 2004 and 2007 respectively.
A team consisting of fourth year Economics/Law student, Steven Hind and final year Arts/Law student, Christopher Croke has won the 2010 World Universities Debating Championships.
Plain Language International Network recognises Emeritus Professor Peter Butt's work in raising awareness of the need for plain language in the legal and commercial world.
Professor Mary Crock says former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser deserves credit for the manner in which he dealt with the Vietnamese Refugee crisis in the late 1970s.
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Sydney Law School is pleased to announce this new postgraduate intensive unit of study as part of its Climate and Environmental Law Program for 2011.
Professor Ron McCallum, AO has seen many wages breakouts during his long career, and dismisses some of the business hype about the Fair Work Act.
Sydney Law School is pleased to announce this new first semester intensive unit of study as part of its Postgraduate Program for 2011.
The Hon. Justice Roderick Howie of the Supreme Court of New South Wales will teach this semester one intensive unit as part of Sydney Law School's Postgraduate Criminology Program for 2011.
Dr Brett Williams has been invited to participate in the Cordell Hull Institute's project on "Time to Rethink the World Trading System".
Privacy is worth fighting for, but the hardest question in any law of privacy is where the boundary between private and public should lie, writes Professor Barbara McDonald.
Professor Michael Dirkis comments on the issue of phoenix companies.
Students from the Sydney University Law Society (SULS) were part of a University of Sydney student delegation that visited Griffith High School recently for a series of information sessions.
Associate Professor Cameron Stewart discusses the the legal and ethical issues surrounding medical research.
Congratulations to final year Arts/Law student, Glenn Kembrey (BA 2010) on winning a Prime Minister's Australia Asia Undergraduate Award.
Dr Brett Williams teaches this first semester intensive unit which provides a comprehensive introduction to the law of the WTO and its context.
Private International Law is a first semester postgraduate intensive unit that concerns itself with legal questions which have a cross-border or transnational dimension.
The global war on WikiLeaks and the demonisation of Julian Assange is troubling because governments are playing so fast and loose with accusations of criminal wrongdoing, writes Associate Professor Ben Saul.
Congratulations to Mr John Coates AC (LLB 1973) on his appointment as President of the International Council of Arbitration for Sport (ICAS) from 2011.
Professor Michael Dirkis commented on the Tax Commissioner warning to the private equity industry that it must be more transparent.
This first semester intensive unit taught by Professor Mark Findlay is a cutting edged introduction to all elements of international criminal justice as it draws from law, international relations and political economy. 
Applications are now open for the 2011 Justice Peter Hely Scholarship. 
To achieve recognition of the indigenous people in the constitution will be more complex than many realise, writes Professor Helen Irving.
Sydney Law School will again deliver the specialised taxation unit, The Business of Tax Administration taught by Mr Carson McNeil of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Sydney Law School is pleased to announce some exciting new initiatives on behalf of its postgraduate Criminology Program for 2011.
Associate Professor Anne Twomey says the ICAC is unlikely to pursue charges against Federal Independent MP, Rob Oakeshott.
Penultimate year law student, Alison Cranney talks about her experiences working as a Paralegal.
In this latest instalment of our Sydney LLB Graduate Profiles, we hear from Simon Fitzpatrick, who has returned to Sydney to begin practice as a barrister, after time in New York earning an LLM at Harvard Law School, and working as a lawyer at Ropes & Gray.
Congratulations to the Dean, Professor Gillian Triggs on her appointment to the Challis Chair of International Law.
Professor David Kinley recently spoke at Stanford University on the following topic "Principle, Pragmatism or Prostitution? Speaking Human Rights to Global Finance".
On Thursday 28 October, the Centre for Health Governance, Law & Ethics and the Sydney Centre for International Law jointly co-hosted an oration titled Law's Role in the Global Response to HIV/AIDS featuring David Patterson, Manager of the HIV & Health Law Program at the International Development Law Organisation (IDLO) in Rome.
Sydney Law School would like to express its condolences to the family and friends of The Hon. Mr Justice Raymond S Watson, AM, LLB (1948) BA (1952).
Sydney Law School is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Daniel Rowland as its new Law and Development Advisor.
Professor Jennifer Hill, Professor of Corporate Law, comments on the proposed merger of the Australian and Singapore stock exchanges in the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. 
Congratulations to Dr Simon Butt on securing the Sydney Law School's first Australian Research Council (ARC) Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Sydney Law School would like to congratulate its relevant staff members on acquiring five ARC Discovery Projects to commence in 2011.
There will be 3 rounds of offers through UAC with corresponding enrolment sessions for domestic applicants to the Sydney Juris Doctor (JD)
Three students represented the Sydney Law School at The United Nations Youth Association (UNYA) National Youth Conference held at the University of Western Australia recently.
Sydney Law School held its annual Postgraduate Information Evening recently.
Professor Mary Crock discusses the concept of pushback operations - when boats of asylum seekers are pushed back to sea and those on board are left in distress.
Wojciech Sadurski, Challis Professor of Jurisprudence, will participate shortly in the inaugural meeting of the Wrocław Global Forum in Wroclaw, Poland.
Discover more about Sydney Law School's Postgraduate Program.
Congratulations to Dr Tim Stephens on winning the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Academy of Environmental Law 2010 Junior Scholarship Prize.
Dr Rita Shackel presents her recent research into the effects of Child Sexual Abuse at two forthcoming presentations at the University of Sydney.
Sydney Law School is pleased to announce its Postgraduate Program for 2011.
Professor Patrick Parkinson, AM says religious groups should be able to maintain their identity - unless it is against public morality.
In light of resolution of the political impasse in Canberra, it is worth keeping in mind this affair might have headed for the High Court, writes Associate Professor Peter Gerangelos.
Professor Michael Dirkis welcomes the decision by the Gillard Government to revisit the Henry Tax Review at a public forum next year.
The Dean, Professor Gillian Triggs says there's an increasing requirement for professionals in many careers to have a deeper understanding of law and legal issues in the contemporary global and economic environment.
Chief Justice John G Roberts delivered a lecture at the Sydney Law School recently.
Sydney Law School will conduct four presentations as part of proceedings at the 2010 Graduate Options Expo, including a presentation on the forthcoming Sydney Juris Doctor (JD).
Sydney Law School is now ranked first in Australia and fourth internationally, according to the Social Science Research Network (SSRN).
In this latest instalment of our Sydney LLB Graduate Profiles, we hear from Clare Gardoll, who is working at the Compliance Advisor/Ombudsman (Private Sector), World Bank Group, Washington DC, USA.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to study Japanese Law in-country. The program is conducted intensively in a global and socio-economic context and is jointly organised by Sydney Law School and Ritsumeikan University College of Law Classes are taught in English.
Professor Graeme Cooper says the decision by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to impose a travel ban on actor, Paul Hogan was probably just a tactical move.
The 2010 Sydney Law School Postgraduate Student Conference will take place on Friday, 29th October 2010.
When the next crisis comes, the economic consequences will be magnified because of the inadequacies of our legal system, argues Dr Robert Austin.
Congratulations to the Sydney Law School Team for its performance in the National Shine Lawyers Torts Moot Competition recently.
Over 100 staff and students participated in the annual City2Surf in support of beyondblue, the national depression initiative.
The Ross Parsons Centre in conjunction with the Supreme Court and Law Society of NSW is pleased to announce the 2010 Supreme Court Corporate Law Conference.
Fairness is the only issue in a witness's request to keep her face covered, write Dr Fleur Johns and Dr Jacqueline Mowbray.
The Dean, Professor Gillian Triggs and Associate Professor Peter Gerangelos were part of the judging panel for the 2010 Governor-General's Undergraduate Essay Competition.
Professor Patricia Apps says changes to the family tax system over the past few decades discourage women from working.
Former Chief Justice, Sir Anthony Mason AC, KBE will open the Contractual Indemnities Conference this Friday, 30th July 2010, a collaboration between the Ross Parsons Centre and the Commercial Law Association.
This second semester intensive unit examines recent global developments in taxation, including the Taxation of Financial Arrangements in Australia relating to the taxation of financial transactions.
Professor Richard Vann provides a detailed analysis of the consolidation tax regime including the extensive changes delivered in 2010, as part of this second semester postgraduate intensive unit.
Sydney Law School would like to express its sympathy to the family and friends of Kenneth Tribe, AC, LLB 1937, DMus 1995 (1914-2010).
Emeritus Professor Ben Boer has been awarded a Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowship at the European University Institute in Florence.
Professor Reinier Kraakman from Harvard Law School will deliver the 2010 Ross Parsons Corporate Law Address
Despite the obvious temptations, this is not the time for climate scientists to run for cover and avoid engagement with the public, writes Professor Rosemary Lyster
Principles of US Taxation will run as a semester length unit on Wednesday evenings at the Law School's campus in Phillip Street from 28th July 2010.
These were the major themes explored in a unique, inter-disciplinary conference convened by Sydney Law School, the International Union Against Cancer (UICC), and Sydney Medical School, exploring the role of law and regulation in cancer prevention and treatment, both nationally and globally.
Emeritus Professor Ben Boer and Nicola Franklin recently conducted the postgraduate intensive unit, Sustainable Development Law in China at Wuhan University.
Congratulations to Catherine Hawkins (BA 1990, LLB 1993) on winning the Master of Public Policy Award in recognition of her exceptional performance in that program at the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University. 
The 2010 Sydney University Law Society (SULS) Careers Guide is now online.
Sydney Law School is pleased to announce the introduction of a Juris Doctor (JD) as its graduate entry law degree from 2011. 
Applications are still open for this final Sydney Law School in Europe unit for 2010, which takes place in London in early September.
Sydney Law School's will deliver 20 units of study as part of its Taxation Program in semester 2 2010.
Sydney Law School extends its congratulations to Adjunct Faculty member, Dr Kevin Lewis on his appointment as Group Executive and Chief Compliance Officer at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). 
This new second semester intensive unit examines the response of the United States to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change, the Kyoto Protocol and the Copenhagen Agreement.
Celebrities should be appreciated for their social capital, suggests Associate Professor Patricia Loughlan.
Professor Barbara McDonald says the High Court decision to award compensation to two former policemen who rescued survivors of the 2003 Waterfall train disaster is a significant judgement.
Congratulations to Associate Professor Judith Cashmore on receiving the award of an Officer of the Order of Australia.
Sydney Law School extends its congratulations to its eminent alumnus, The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG on becoming the first Australian to win the Gruber Justice Prize.
On Thursday 20 May 2010, the Sydney Law School held its annual Prizegiving Ceremony and Graduation Party to celebrate the achievements of its outstanding students and graduates.
Be guided by your passion for a cause; and, if you cannot make a full time career from social justice practice, avail yourself of the many opportunities to volunteer your skills to advocacy and policy-making organisations. This was the common base of the messages offered by the legal advocacy and policy organisations that participated in inaugural Publically Interested careers fair, held on 26 May.
Congratulations to Peter Garling SC, BA (1975), LLB (1977) on his appointment to Supreme Court of New South Wales.
Dr Murray Lee was interviewed on the confiscation of illegal assets legislation and the politics of law and order on 2SER Radio Atticus. 
Congratulations to PhD student, Stefan Gruber (LLM 2006) on winning this Scholarship for 2010.
Sydney Law School continues its tradition of promoting heritage law research with the award of two doctorates in the field at the graduation ceremonies on Friday 21 May 2010.
The Dean, Professor Gillian Triggs examines the role of the WTO within the international legal system and its implementation in national law as part of this second semester intensive unit.
The Sydney Centre for International Law (SCIL) is offering an innovative and exciting new Himalayan Field School in early 2011.
Sydney Law School is pleased to announce the publication of a new book which comprises chapters written by members of the Faculty's Climate Law and Policy Group. 
Former Supreme Court of NSW Judge, Dr Robert Austin (BA 1966, LLB 1969, LLM 1974) recently delivered a presentation on judging as part of the SULS 2010 Perspectives Forum.
The work of Professor Julie Stubbs was acknowledged by the State Government during the announcement of the Coroners Amendment (Domestic Violence Death Review Team) Bill 2010.
This free event for students will take place at the Law School next Wednesday, 26th May 2010.
Sydney Law School would like to express its condolences to the family and friends of Marie Sexton BA 1943, DipEd 1944, LLB 1949 - (1920-2010), among the first women admitted to the NSW Bar.
The Sydney Law School would like to express its condolences to the family and friends of The Hon Jeffrey W Shaw, QC BA (1971), LLB (1974) following his passing this morning. 
Sydney Law School would like to congratulate Mr Joseph Harman (LLB 1986) on his appointment to the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia.
Congratulations to PhD student, Amanda Porter (BA 2007, LLB 2009) on her selection to the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) Internship Program for 2010.
Suzannah Morris is the recipient of the 2010 Peter Cameron Sydney Oxford Scholarship. 
Celeste Black part of panel established under the NSW Animal Research Act to monitor animal research.
Congratulations to Mimi Zou (BEcSocSci 2008, LLB 2009) on winning a James Fairfax Oxford Scholarship.
Professor Mark Findlay comments on the forthcoming review of the regulation of DNA and forensic science evidence in New South Wales.
Sydney Law School is still accepting applications for mid-year entry into the Sydney LLM and its postgraduate coursework program.
The Ross Parsons Centre at Sydney Law School is pleased to announce the release of its new publication International Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Edited by K.E. Lindgren. 
In an opinion piece in today's Sydney Morning Herald, Professor Mark Findlay asks how is it that the Underbelly image of organised crime has such purchase?
The 2011 Sydney Law School Undergraduate Guide is now available to view online or download as a PDF.
Congratulations to Stephen Healy (BEc 1980, LLB 1982) on his election as President of Tennis Australia.
Sydney Law School is pleased to announce its new Banking and Finance Law Program for 2010.
Professor Roger Magnusson says students are increasingly coming from varied disciplines to complete either a postgraduate law degree or a master's in law.
Sydney Law School's Law Building has won another award, this time in the Australian Timber Design Awards.
Rita Shackel discusses DNA Evidence in Criminal Trials.
This exciting addition to the Sydney Law School Postgraduate Program will be launched as a seminar unit on 28 September 2010.
This intensive postgraduate unit is one of few offered worldwide, outside Indonesia, focussing exclusively on the Indonesian legal system and providing students with background in the Indonesian history, politics, culture and religion required to understand that system.
Professor Helen Irving ponders a question that all Melburnians fear.
International Law, Human Rights, International Trade Law and International Commercial Law are a selection of the topics covered in this first semester postgraduate intensive unit.
Alumnus and former Chaser, Craig Reucassel conducted the second of the Sydney University Law Society (SULS) Public Forums for 2010.
The Hon. William Kenneth Fisher, AO, QC (BA 1951, LLB 1953, DScEc 1998) (1926-2010)
Dr Arlie Loughnan says the complexity of the sentencing regime in New South Wales could help explain why some judges are having sentencing appeals granted to both manifest excessiveness and leniency.
Professor Rosemary Lyster and Professor Johannes Somsen from Tilburg University investigate the appropriate regulation of GMOs from interdisciplinary perspectives including science, ethics, economics and environmental law in this first semester intensive postgraduate unit.
Sydney Law School will again deliver the specialised taxation unit, The Business of Tax Administration taught by Mr Carson McNeil of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 
Associate Professor Vivienne Bath comments on the Stern Hu trial in a studio interview with Eleanor Hall on ABC Radio Current Affairs Program, The World Today.
Sydney Law School students participated in a mock debate on health reform ahead of today's debate at the National Press Club.
Former Australian Rugby Union Captain and alumnus, Nick Farr-Jones AM (LLB 1986) is featured in the latest edition of The Australian newspaper's Business Magazine, The Deal.
Sydney Law School recently hosted the first meeting of the Council of Australian Law Deans (CALD) for 2010.
Congratulations to Emma Dunlop (BA 2007, LLB 2009) on winning a Hugo Grotius Scholarship to enable her to study an LLM in international legal studies at New York University (NYU) School of Law.
The Hon. Alan D Bishop (BA 1960, LLB 1964) 1940-2010.
Jonathan Stone, Professor of Anatomy and Histology in the School of Medical Sciences, donated to the University a portrait of his father, Julius Stone, who was the Challis Professor of Jurisprudence and International Law from 1942 to 1972. 
Professor Patrick Parkinson AM will deliver this new intensive postgraduate unit of study during May and June 2010.
The Dean, Professor Gillian Triggs recently returned from a delegation visit to Saudi Arabia to discuss opportunities with the International Energy Forum.
Professor Kees Van Raad from Leiden University will teach this intensive first semester unit of study in early March 2010.
This specialised environmental law unit of study will take place in Wuhan, People's Republic of China.
Sydney Law School would like to congratulate Emeritus Professor Ivan Shearer AM RFD on his appointment to the UN arbitral tribunal to decide the maritime boundaries in the Gulf of Bengal between India and Bangladesh.
Sydney Law School is pleased to announce its Climate Law Program for 2010 - one of the world's largest.
Multilateral negotiation is always slow and incremental, writes Professor Rosemary Lyster.
Sydney Law School would like to congratulate its Jessup Team on its recent achievements at the 2010 Australian Rounds of the Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
The Dean, Professor Gillian Triggs delivered a presentation at a special seminar on China at the Federal Court in Sydney recently. 
Professor Mark Findlay examines the history and contemporary philosophy of policing in this first semester intensive postgraduate unit.
Doing Business in Emerging Markets in 2010 is a new unit for Postgraduate coursework programs. Taught by Professor Paul Stephan
Sydney Law School delivers Work Safety as part of its Labour and Employment Law Postgraduate Program for 2010.
One of the world's leading scholars in Labour Law, Professor Keith Ewing of King's College London, will teach International and Comparative Labour Law as part of Sydney Law School's Employment Law Postgraduate Program for 2010.
The Sydney Institute of Criminology is pleased to announce its latest book, Lines in the Sand: The Cronulla Riots, Multiculturalism and National Belonging.
Sydney Law School delivers Workplace Bargaining as part of its Labour and Employment Law Postgraduate Program for 2010.
Sydney Law School and Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) are pleased to announce two seminars for 2010: "Excellence in Government Decision-making" and "Administrative Law Symposium: Commonwealth and New South Wales"
Professor Barbara McDonald commented upon the domestic violence case involving a woman awarded almost $200,000 in damages.
Sydney Law School is pleased to annouce a new unit as part of its Sydney Law School in Europe Program in 2010 - Comparative Climate Law.
2009 Peter Cameron Sydney Oxford Scholar, Aaron Rathmell (BEcSocSc 2006, LLB 2008), provided an update on his progress at Oxford University, where has the opportunity to read for the Bachelor of Civil Laws (BCL).
Dr Thalia Anthony writes on the absence of a national Indigenous representative body since the abolition of ATSIC and the National Indigenous Council in 2004 and 2007 respectively.
Plain Language International Network recognises Emeritus Professor Peter Butt's work in raising awareness of the need for plain language in the legal and commercial world.
Congratulations to Professor Rosalind Croucher (BA 1977, LLB 1980) on her appointment as President of the Australian Law Reform Commission.