About us
Welcome to ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Law & JusticeÂ
ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Law & Justice is the top-ranking law faculty in Australia* and a global leader in law and criminology education and research, setting the pace in Australia for over 50 years.  Â
We ranked 1st in Australia and 12th globally for law and legal studies in the 2025 QS World University Rankings and retained our position as 1st in Australia in the Employer Reputation category by subject. ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Law & Justice ranked 35th globally for law in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. In the most recent round of research excellence rankings, ±«±·³§°ÂÌýreceived an ERA rating of 5 for law, the highest possible score. Â
We're inspired by principles of law and justice and grounded in well-established legal skills. ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Law & Justice is committed to social justice and human rights, and to making a difference in this world.
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Our outstanding teaching, research and student support attracts the most talented academics, researchers and students from Australia and internationally.  Â
At ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Law & Justice, we focus on student-centred and research-based teaching. Our graduates have flexible skills, critical perspectives and broad horizons to help them thrive in an ever-changing world. Our research is interdisciplinary, collaborative and leads to real change in public policy development, the justice system and the law. Â
Our comprehensive and innovative range of degrees includes traditional areas of law as well as new and emerging fields. In 2021 we added criminology to our programs. We work hard to ensure that students can tailor their education and emerge 'career ready' with practical skills for the contemporary workplace.  Â
We offer education for all career stages: undergraduate law double degrees, undergraduate criminology streams, Juris Doctor for graduates, postgraduate coursework, postgraduate research and continuing legal education short courses.
Law & Justice 2030 Strategy
The ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Law & Justice 2030 strategy, emphasises our unyielding commitment to independent and critical thinking, engaging debate, defending the rule of law in the 21st century; and advocating law reform to improve lives, especially those of First Australians and marginalised communities. Through Law & Justice 2030, we aim to deepen our collaborations, expand our reach, and develop new initiatives that respond to the acute challenges of our times.Â
Our values
in an interactive, collaborative, inclusive and intellectually rigorous way with a practical emphasis.
differently through challenging assumptions, welcoming diversity, encouraging interdisciplinary perspectives and advocating justice for all in accordance with our commitment to social justice.
in a manner that is reform oriented, practical and interdisciplinary, showing our passion for intellectual inquiry that enriches our teaching programs and higher research degree supervision.
in a way that is pluralistic, tolerant, respectful and receptive to evolving community views, educational practice and the needs of the profession, public sector, community and business.
with a commitment to academic freedom, professional ethics, excellence and 'a keen concern for those on whom the law bears harshly'.
Accreditation
We offer three professional practice programs: Juris Doctor (JD) for graduates, Bachelor of Laws (LLB) for undergraduates, and Practical Legal Training – Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (GDLPP). The degrees are accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) and satisfy the academic component for admission to practice as a solicitor and barrister of the Supreme Court of NSW.