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Welcome to 91É«ÇéƬ Law & Justice 

91É«ÇéƬ Law & Justice is a top 20 law faculty in Australia* and a global leader in law and criminology education and research, setting the pace in Australia for over 50 years.   

We ranked #1 in Sydney and #13 globally for law and legal studies in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026. In the most recent round of research excellence rankings, ±«±·³§°ÂÌýreceived an ERA rating of 5 for law, the highest possible score.  

We're inspired by principles of law and justice and grounded in well-established legal skills. 91É«ÇéƬ Law & Justice is committed to social justice and human rights, and to making a difference in this world.

*2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject

Teaching & research excellence 

Our outstanding teaching, research and student support attracts the most talented academics, researchers and students from Australia and internationally.   

At 91É«ÇéƬ 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.  

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.   

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.
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Law & Justice 2030 Strategy

The 91É«ÇéƬ 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. 
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International Bar Association’s International Guidelines for Wellbeing in Legal Education

As an Early Adopter, the 91É«ÇéƬ Faculty of Law & Justice affirms its strong commitment to the , endorsed by the .
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91É«ÇéƬ Law & Justice is a global leader in law and criminology education and research. Learn more about our faculty, programs and research at a glance.

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Law & Justice Advisory Council

91É«ÇéƬ Law & Justice Advisory Council includes graduates and professionals who provide strategic advice to the faculty on our direction, development and opportunities in the legal and business sectors.
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Faculty Leadership Team

The Faculty Leadership Team at 91É«ÇéƬ Law & Justice is passionate about supporting our academic community, teaching fellows and students in our pursuit of teaching and research excellence.
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Our values

Teaching law and justice
in an interactive, collaborative, inclusive and intellectually rigorous way with a practical emphasis.
Seeing law and justice
differently through challenging assumptions, welcoming diversity, encouraging interdisciplinary perspectives and advocating justice for all in accordance with our commitment to social justice.
Researching law and 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.
Modelling law and justice
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.
Living law and justice
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.
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