Sydney Law School - University of Sydney

The Master of Laws (LLM) is our flagship postgraduate degree and provides lawyers with expert in-depth specialist legal knowledge. 

Our flexible and highly sought-after LLM is taught by leading experts and industry practitioners. The program reflects the latest developments within the practice and profession of law, and you can experience instruction from domestic practitioners, international visitors and our own academic leaders.

With more than 100 units of study, you can tailor the degree to suit your academic and professional needs. You may select all units of study from one of 20 areas such as international law, commercial, corporate, finance and business law, health law or environmental law, or you may combine areas of study.

Face-to-face learning within the Law School’s postgraduate coursework program typically occurs in an intensive, seminar-style environment, with a focus on discussion and debate. Classes are held in our state-of-the-art building on the University of Sydney main campus, 10 minutes from the centre of the city, and in our teaching space in the city centre.

As a lawyer, you will have the opportunity to share classes with non-lawyers and experience a dynamic and interactive study environment. 

You will also have the opportunity to experience overseas study through our offshore units of study, which are designed to increase exposure to foreign legal systems and legal cultures.

Professional Plus+

Professional Plus+ is our home for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). We offer an extensive program of postgraduate study, lectures, conferences and seminars.

At Sydney Law School we have numerous options to meet your CPD requirements, from semester-length to intensive units of study, offshore courses, seminars and conferences.

Engage with a highly flexible and innovative program that caters to the legal profession, whether you plan to enrol in a postgraduate degree or simply want to meet your CPD requirements by taking a single unit of study or attending our CPD events.

For further information, please visit sydney.edu.au/law/CPD


The Sydney Juris Doctor (JD)

If you wish to practise law, you should consider the Sydney Juris Doctor (JD). This comprehensive three year degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills to operate in a global legal environment and create for you a pathway to international legal practice. Lawyers need international and comparative legal training to respond to increasingly global problems. There has never been a greater demand for legal advice and innovative approaches to problem solving than today. The Sydney JD will develop your skills of analysis, research, writing and advocacy and prepare you to move with confidence across national boundaries.

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Sydney Law School is one of the best law schools in the world, ranked 13th in the 2020 QS World University Rankings by subject. 

Established in 1855, Sydney Law School has made a significant contribution to Australia’s judiciary, politics and public life.

We attract exceptional students from Australia and overseas, and have an internationally respected faculty of scholars. The work of our experts span across the broad spectrum of contemporary global legal scholarship, from human rights and counter terrorism law to corporate law and governance to energy and resources law. Our scholars also excel in cross-disciplinary and multidisciplinary work on projects examining global health law, international consumer product regulation and social justice.

You will access strong links to the practising profession, and join an alumni network making contributions to law and policy around the world. Our graduates include Prime Ministers of Australia, a President of the World Bank, and Chief Justices of the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

For further information, please visit sydney.edu.au/law

Admission to candidature for the LLM requires: a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree with a minimum credit average from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification.

View further information on the entry requirements and the application procedure.

Sydney ranks second on a list of the 50 best cities in the world in which to live, work and study, above New York and Paris. Our University has also been named among the world’s top 10 most beautiful campuses.

Study in the heart of our famous city 

With a network of campuses in the heart of the city and beyond, you’re never far from Sydney’s famous harbour, Opera House or beaches.

But there’s more to living in Sydney than our iconic buildings and beaches.

Our Camperdown/Darlington Campus is close to Sydney’s central business district (CBD) where you’ll find Chinatown, Darling Harbour and a labyrinth of shopping malls.

The inner-west suburbs around Camperdown/Darlington, such as Newtown and Glebe, offer a great range of small bars and restaurants.

Meanwhile, if you head to the eastern suburbs, such as Darlinghurst, Potts Point or Paddington, you’re never too far from the sea and a patchwork of parks where spending a lazy Sunday afternoon doesn’t cost you anything at all.

Our own campus is rich in greenery too, with the historic Quad at its heart; it’s just one of the many reasons we were voted one of the most attractive campuses worldwide.

The best student experience in Australia

When you’re not exploring the city or campus, there are plenty of other things to do.

The University of Sydney Union (USU) runs more than 200 clubs and societies, including 26 cultural groups. You can meet a variety of people, team up and make new friends, share your ideas and learn new skills through performances, sports and leadership opportunities. Check the USU calendar for upcoming social events. 

Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness offers a huge range of facilities, programs and events to keep you healthy and active. You can get involved in athletics, swimming, tennis, golf, hockey, soccer, rugby union, rowing, scuba diving, skiing and more.

We also have performance spaces, museums, on-campus bars, cafes and even a heritage-listed graffiti tunnel.

Whether you're looking to join a residential college or set up a shared house off campus, we can offer guidance on student accommodation in Sydney.

Once you enrol as a student, you’ll have exclusive access to our off-campus student accommodation database, allowing you to post and respond to ads for shared accommodation.

Find out more about your accommodation options.

There’s more to uni life than what happens inside the classroom. Make the most of your opportunity to get involved in campus culture, connect with others and find support to help you succeed.

Discover why our student experience is voted best in Australia.