University Of Sydney Law School

“It is a very dangerous job. It affects my life a lot – not just for myself but my family and even my mum. My sons, when they go to school, they must be accompanied by police officers every day.” Laode Syarif, PhD law grad and one of only five anti-corruption commissioners in Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission.

Thinking about a career in law? Register for an info session on our graduate entry law degree, the Juris Doctor. Find out more about admission requirements, exclusive features and our generous scholarships. Wednesday 12 September, 6pm.

Today is the last day to get your application in to be part of the Jessup International Law Moot team. Applications close at midnight AEST. Learn more and apply here bit.ly/2oAZefE

Hear Hans Lindahl from Tilburg University discuss globalization of law at this free event on Monday 3 September. Sydney Law School, 6pm.

Congrats to Associate Professor Rita Shackel, who has been awarded an international project grant from the AAUW to examine women defendants’ experiences of criminal justice processes in domestic and family violence cases.

Calling all (actual or aspiring) mooters! Are you interested in Mooting? Vis Moot is one of the most prestigious international mooting competitions in the world and we're preparing to participate in the Vienna 2019 competition! Come along to the info session 1-2pm, 11 September in LT024 New Law Annex Building https://bit.ly/2OvHpJE

Applications are now open for the Peter Cameron Sydney-Oxford Scholarship. The $35,000 scholarship provides recent Sydney Law School graduates and students about to graduate financial support towards studying a Bachelor of Civil Laws degree at the University of Oxford.

With recent biotechnology breakthroughs bringing scientists closer than ever to engineering human genes, lawyers and policy makers need to take their own 'giant leap' to keep up, says a University of Sydney sociologist Sonja Van Wichelen.

It's Open Day and we've got talks and activities happening all day for you to come and check out at our Camperdown/Darlington campus.
Top talks for law are: All day: Course advice for law 10am and 2pm: Law at Sydney... 11am: Moot demonstration
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Between ATAR requirements, HSC exams, and comparing bachelor degrees, finishing year 12 can be overwhelming. But gaining entry into Uni may be easier than you think. Our students discuss their pathway to uni and their dream careers.

Hans Lindahl, Chair of Legal Philosophy at Tilburg University (Netherlands) will be in Sydney on 3 September to give the Julius Stone Address on 'Inside and Outside Global Law'. Register now: https://bit.ly/2MKDaN8

Join this two-day workshop held by the Biopolitics of Sciences Research Network, as part of the Biolegality Pop-Up Research Lab symposium. The workshop aims to bring experts from diverse disciplines together to examine pressing legal personhood issues.

Come see us at Open Day this Saturday, 25 August to find out what studying law is all about and how the Bachelor of Laws will give you the skills and knowledge to succeed in the legal profession or a wide variety of other careers!

Sydney Social Sciences and Humanities Advanced Research Centre (SSSHARC) launches 3 edited books: Bioeconomies, Biology and Society, and Biolegalities. Come and meet with authors and scholars in the field! Short introductions will be followed by drinks.

Looking to connect with other young lawyers and grow your network? Join NSW Young Lawyers, a ready-made network of young legal professionals that students can join for free. The organisation hosts networking functions, social events, seminars and legal education forums throughout the year.

The opportunities available to young women entering university are endless, but sometimes it’s hard to imagine where a degree might take you. That’s why female academics are reaching out to tell their inspiring stories.