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Sydney Law School

An international leader in teaching and research

As one of the world’s leading law schools, our students learn from globally recognised legal educators and highly respected professional practitioners. Our world-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, our programs will meet your needs.

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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Learn about our research themes, recent publications and the centres and institutes within the Sydney Law School.

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Research centres and institutes

Our research centres and institutes play an important and influential role in the research and teaching of specialised areas of the law.

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1855 The year the Law School was established
Ranked #14 in the world for law (2018 QS World Rankings by Subject)
$500,000+ in scholarships available
World Champions World Record Jessup Cup (2017, 2015, 2011, 2007, 1996)
Global partnerships with Harvard, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva, Renmin & Tsinghua

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20 November 2018

Vice-Chancellor Michael Spence with economics/law student Kavya Nagpal at the Bradfield Oration.

Economics/Law student following in Bradfield's footsteps

First-year Economics/Law student Kavya Nagpal has been named the 2018 Lendlease Bradfield Urbanisation Scholar, with a people-centric vision where Sydney's living spaces would serve to build relationships.

19 November 2018

Dr Nicole Watson receives her award from Professor Juanita Sherwood, Associate Dean (Indigenous Strategy & Services) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health

Sydney Law School academic wins 2018 National Dreamtime Award

Dr Nicole Watson has been named Educator of the Year at the 2018 National Dreamtime Awards for her outstanding work in law affecting Indigenous people and her support of Indigenous students.

15 November 2018

Oxford University bridge of sighs

Sydney Law School graduate wins NSW Young Lawyer of the Year award

Bachelor of Laws alumnus Samuel Murray on the value of being named NSW Young Lawyer of the Year, and his advice for young lawyers coming into the profession.

Upcoming events

29 November 2018

Where have all the young offenders gone?

Research into why those born in 1994 are 50% less likely to commit crimes than those born in 1984.

29 November 2018

5.30PM - 7.00PM

Sydney Law School, Camperdown campus

29 November 2018

5.30PM - 7.00PM

09 December 2018

From good international citizen to pariah?

Gillian Triggs, Tanya Plibersek and Elizabeth Evatt on the decline of human rights protection in Australia.

09 December 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

Seymour Centre, City Rd & Cleveland Street, Chippendale

09 December 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

29 November 2018

Where have all the young offenders gone?

Research into why those born in 1994 are 50% less likely to commit crimes than those born in 1984.

29 November 2018

5.30PM - 7.00PM

Sydney Law School, Camperdown campus

29 November 2018

5.30PM - 7.00PM

29 November 2018

Where have all the young offenders gone?

Research into why those born in 1994 are 50% less likely to commit crimes than those born in 1984.

29 November 2018

5.30PM - 7.00PM

Sydney Law School, Camperdown campus

29 November 2018

5.30PM - 7.00PM

09 December 2018

From good international citizen to pariah?

Gillian Triggs, Tanya Plibersek and Elizabeth Evatt on the decline of human rights protection in Australia.

09 December 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

Seymour Centre, City Rd & Cleveland Street, Chippendale

09 December 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

We acknowledge the tradition of custodianship and law of the Country on which the University of Sydney campuses stand. We pay our respects to those who have cared and continue to care for Country.