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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.

Law scholarships

Study law

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 research

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

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.

Research Centres and Institutes

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.

Upcoming events

30 August 2018

Population Growth and Crime Prevention Round Table

9.30AM - 12.30PM

New Law Building, University of Sydney

9.30AM - 12.30PM

03 September 2018

2018 Julius Stone Address

Hans Lindahl, Tilburg University

03 September 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

New Law Building, University of Sydney

03 September 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

18 September 2018

Syria's Disappeared: The Case Against Assad

Film screening and panel discussion

18 September 2018

6.00PM - 7.45PM

Old Geology Lecture Theatre Science Road, University of Sydney

18 September 2018

6.00PM - 7.45PM

30 August 2018

Population Growth and Crime Prevention Round Table

9.30AM - 12.30PM

New Law Building, University of Sydney

9.30AM - 12.30PM

30 August 2018

Population Growth and Crime Prevention Round Table

9.30AM - 12.30PM

New Law Building, University of Sydney

9.30AM - 12.30PM

03 September 2018

2018 Julius Stone Address

Hans Lindahl, Tilburg University

03 September 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

New Law Building, University of Sydney

03 September 2018

6.00PM - 7.30PM

18 September 2018

Syria's Disappeared: The Case Against Assad

Film screening and panel discussion

18 September 2018

6.00PM - 7.45PM

Old Geology Lecture Theatre Science Road, University of Sydney

18 September 2018

6.00PM - 7.45PM

Latest news

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Institute advocacy informs public debate on sexual assault and consent

More than 80 policy makers, legal professionals, academics, criminal justice agency representatives and public attended the Sydney Institute of Criminology’s public forum to discuss sexual assault and consent law in NSW.

SIC public forum

Exploring good governance in multilingual societies

A passion for linguistics, law and China studies attracted Dr Alexandra Grey to Sydney Law School’s multidisciplinary postdoctoral fellowship.

Alexandra Grey

Conference raises visibility of challenges for queer Indigenous community

The Queer(y)ing Justice in the Global South conference brought together researchers, community members, and organisations working at the intersections of sexuality, gender diversity and justice.

Queerying justice conference

Scholarships for law study

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Facts & figures

Fast facts

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

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