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Sydney Law School

As one of the best law schools in the world for teaching and research, our students learn from globally recognised legal educators and highly respected professional practitioners. Our internationally-renowned researchers are working to deliver real-world change in Australia and overseas. 

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  • 1855 The year the Law School was established
  • Top 20 university globally (QS World University Rankings 2024)
  • #1 university globally for sustainability (QS World University Rankings 2024)
  • #16 in the world for law (2023 QS World Rankings by Subject)
  • $500,000+ in scholarships available
  • World leading research Legal research at the University of Sydney achieved the highest possible rating of 5, or “well above world standard”, in the latest Excellence in Research for Australia Initiative (ERA).
  • Global partnerships with Harvard, Cambridge, Oxford, Geneva, Renmin & Tsinghua
  • World Champions World Record Jessup Cup (2021, 2017, 2015, 2011, 2007, 1996)

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