The University of Sydney offers a diverse range of scholarship options to help you pursue your higher research aspirations in law. The scholarships are targeted towards several disciplines, including criminology, labour law, common law and more.

Here, we summarised all available postgraduate scholarships for both domestic and international students.

Ivan Roberts Scholarship

Eligibility: Domestic or international student, Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor recent graduate, full-time postgraduate student
Value: $50,000
Closing date: 20 June 2022
Find out more information about the Ivan Roberts Scholarship

Reca Stone Postgraduate Scholarship in Legal Theory (Supplementary)

Eligibility: Domestic or international student, PhD full-time student, research in the discipline of legal theory, RTP Stipend Scholarship recipient
Value: $20,000 p.a. (up to 3 years)
Closing date: Ongoing
Find out more information about the Reca Stone Postgraduate Scholarship in Legal Theory (Supplementary)

WA Cooke, Jane Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship (Supplementary)

Eligibility: Domestic or international student, PhD, MCrim (Research) or LLM (Research) full-time student, RTP Stipend Scholarship recipient
Value: $10,000
Closing date: Ongoing
Find out more information about the WA Cooke, Jane Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship (Supplementary)

John O'Brien Memorial Research Scholarship in Criminal Law and Criminology

Eligibility: Domestic or international student, PhD, MCrim (Research) or LLM (Research) student, research criminal law and/or criminology, hold an honours degree or master's degree in law or a relevant discipline.
Value: University of Sydney RTP stipend rate
Closing date: 1 November 2021
Find out more information about the John O'Brien Memorial Research Scholarship in Criminal Law and Criminology

The Julian Small Research Scholarship in Labour Law

Eligibility: Domestic or international student, PhD or LLM (Research) full-time student, conduct research in the discipline of labour law, hold an honours degree or master's degree in law
Value: University of Sydney RTP stipend rate
Closing date: 1 November 2021
Find out more information about the Julian Small Research Scholarship in Labour Law

Reca Stone Postgraduate Scholarship in Legal Theory (Primary)

Eligibility: Domestic or international student, full-time PhD student, conduct research in the discipline of legal theory, hold an honours degree or master's degree in law
Value: University of Sydney RTP stipend rate
Closing date: 1 November 2021
Find out more information about the Reca Stone Postgraduate Scholarship in Legal Theory (Primary)

WA Cooke, Jane Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship (Primary)

Eligibility: Domestic or international student, PhD, MCrim (Research) or LLM (Research) full-time student, willingness to conduct research in law, hold an honours or master's degree in law
Value: University of Sydney RTP stipend rate
Closing date: 1 November 2021
Find out more information about the WA Cooke, Jane Cooke and Alfred Godfrey Scholarship (Primary)

The George and Matilda Harris Research Scholarship

Eligibility: Domestic or international student, PhD, MCrim (Research) or LLM (Research) student, willingness to conduct research in law, hold an honours degree or master's degree in law
Value: University of Sydney RTP stipend rate
Closing date: 1 November 2021
Find out more information about the The George and Matilda Harris Scholarship

Judge Ralph J Perdriau International Scholarship in Common Law

Eligibility: International student, applied for a PhD or LLM by research in the Sydney Law School, conduct research in common law, hold an honours or master's degree in law
Value: Tuition fees, SSAF, OSHC, stipend
Closing date: 1 November 2021
Find out more information about the Judge Ralph J Perdriau International Scholarship in Common Law

At Sydney Law School, we want to support our students in reaching their true potential, achieving their career ambitions, and pursuing their true passions. We support lifelong learning by offering scholarships that allow our students and alumni to pursue further study, whether that is on campus at the Law School or through our global partnerships with other world-leading law schools. 

Applications are now open for a range of Sydney Law School scholarships.

To learn more about what is on offer, including your eligibility and how to apply visit our Scholarships website.