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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

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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 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

02 August 2018

The Human Right to Citizenship

6.00PM - 8.00PM

Eastern Avenue, University of Sydney

6.00PM - 8.00PM

10 August 2018

ACCEL Environmental Law Year in Review Conference

9.00AM - 5.00PM

CBD Campus, Sydney (Stockland Building)

9.00AM - 5.00PM

02 August 2018

The Human Right to Citizenship

6.00PM - 8.00PM

Eastern Avenue, University of Sydney

6.00PM - 8.00PM

10 August 2018

ACCEL Environmental Law Year in Review Conference

9.00AM - 5.00PM

CBD Campus, Sydney (Stockland Building)

9.00AM - 5.00PM

Featured news

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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

6 ways politics "trumps" health in America

The Trump Administration has shown time and time again that public health takes a backseat to political promises, writes public health law experts Professor Lawrence Gostin and Professor Roger Magnusson.

6 ways politics trumps health in America

University of Sydney community honoured in Queen's Birthday list

Members of the University of Sydney community have been acknowledged for their influence on Australian society in the Queen's Birthday 2018 Honours List.

Queens Birthday Honours

Postgraduate scholarships

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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
World Champions World Record Jessup Cup (2017, 2015, 2011, 2007, 1996)
Global partnerships with Harvard, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva, Renmin & Tsinghua

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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.