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Established in 1855, Sydney Law School is an international pioneer in legal education. It delivers Australia's largest LLM and postgraduate coursework program in law and Australia's most reputable undergraduate law degree.

From AI systems and algorithms to global crises and digital platforms, many of the forces shaping our lives sit beyond t...
18/10/2026

From AI systems and algorithms to global crises and digital platforms, many of the forces shaping our lives sit beyond traditional politics and government. Join Dr Alexandra Sinclair and Dr Sergio Sulmicelli at the Community Festival, Saturday 7 November, as they explore who is making the rules in the age of AI systems and algorithmic choices. How does power operate in these unexpected places, and what does it mean for us?

Register now: https://community-festival.sydney.edu.au/2026/whogovernsintheageofAI?ref=soc-b-o-fb-law-gov&cid=organic-facebook-image-COvLcE

Is international law useless? Should local governments have a say in fast food regulation? Is crime prevention always de...
15/10/2026

Is international law useless? Should local governments have a say in fast food regulation? Is crime prevention always desirable? Join Sydney Law School academics and alumni at the Community Festival, Saturday 7 November, as they present short, punchy arguments on a contested legal issue. Hear the cases, weigh the evidence and decide the winner in real time!

Register now: http://srkr.io/6184BTF2

The Community Festival is back! Join us Saturday 7 November for a fun, free day out packed with talks, tours, hands-on a...
13/10/2026

The Community Festival is back! Join us Saturday 7 November for a fun, free day out packed with talks, tours, hands-on activities, live music, giveaways and so much more. Explore campus as you’ve never seen it before – register now: http://srkr.io/6180BTFI

Join Sydney Law School on Thursday 15 October for a distinguished panel discussion on navigating an era of uncertainty. ...
30/09/2026

Join Sydney Law School on Thursday 15 October for a distinguished panel discussion on navigating an era of uncertainty.

The discussion will bring together:

🎤 Professor Anna Funder, award-winning author, Professor of Practice in Creative Writing at the University of Sydney, and Law School graduate
🎤 Jason Yat-Sen Li, Member for Strathfield in the NSW Parliament and Sydney Law School alumnus
🎤 Tony Chappel, CEO of the Clean Energy Regulator and Sydney Law School alumnus
🎤 Mounica Akula, Sydney University Law Society President and current Sydney Law School student

Chaired by Professor Fleur Johns, Dean and Head of Sydney Law School, the panel will explore the challenges and opportunities facing law graduates and legal professionals and consider how legal education can help prepare future leaders to build and maintain trust in our institutions and foster just and sustainable communities.

Register now: http://srkr.io/6189BrQf

30/09/2026

We're ranked 1st in NSW and 2nd in Australia 🎉

Rising two places, we've reached 51st in the world in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, our strongest global result.

"Our continuing competitiveness in these prestigious rankings is a credit to all our staff, noting that teaching quality and research environment were two main drivers of our success, a welcome reminder of our ability to deliver on our commitment to excellence in both domains," said Professor Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor and President.

Read more: https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2026/09/30/51st-in-world-in-the-world-university-rankings--.html

23/09/2026

Clerkship season can be tough.
 
If things didn’t go the way you’d hoped, remember that a clerkship is just one pathway into the legal profession. 💙
 
From government and policy to community legal centres, consulting, in-house teams and beyond, there are many ways to build a rewarding legal career.
 
Keep watching for some practical advice as you navigate your next move.

10/09/2026

This or That: JD edition

📚 Core Units or 🎯 Electives
🎤 Lectures or 💬 Seminars
✍️ Problem Questions or 📝 Essays
🧠 On-call or ❓ Quizzes
🏛️ Law Building or 🤫 Law Library

Drop your emojis in the comments đź‘€

02/09/2026

"Give yourself grace." đź’­

JD student Hemanshi Kumar's advice to her first-year self is a reminder that growth takes time, support matters and every challenge is an opportunity to learn.

"It's really nice to know that I have done something challenging and I've conquered it."

Former University of Sydney professor and eminent legal scholar Emeritus Professor Upendra Baxi Hon LLD has been admitte...
01/09/2026

Former University of Sydney professor and eminent legal scholar Emeritus Professor Upendra Baxi Hon LLD has been admitted to the degree of Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) in recognition of his innovative legal scholarship and unwavering commitment to social justice.

Arriving in Australia at just 30, Professor Baxi joined Sydney Law School to teach international law and jurisprudence under the leadership of renowned legal theorist Challis Professor Julius Stone.

His time at Sydney helped shape a lifelong engagement with law as a force for justice. A fearless advocate, Professor Baxi challenged Australia’s lingering colonial attitudes and was among the early voices to speak out against the denial of First Nations land rights.

From witnessing Indian independence and the adoption of the Constitution of India to becoming a globally recognised legal scholar, Professor Baxi’s career reflects the power of scholarship to challenge, question and create change.

We’re proud to honour his extraordinary contribution to law and social justice.

Read more: https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2026/09/01/emeritus-professor-upendra-baxi-awarded-honorary-doctorate.html

31/08/2026

Recap: Open Day 2026 đź‘€
 
A day full of future lawyers, big questions, campus exploring and more.
 
Couldn’t make it? Don’t worry. There are still plenty of ways to discover what it’s like to study law at the University of Sydney.
 
đź”— Explore our degrees, pathways and student experience via the link in bio.

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