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Law & Justice Careers Service
Check out the jobs board and job application resources provided by the UNSW Law & Justice Careers team to prepare for a career in the legal industry.
Email communication guidelines for law and criminology students
The Faculty of Law & Justice has introduced email communication guidelines for all law and criminology students. Please familarise yourself with the guidelines before sending an email to your convenor or teacher.
Enrol in a 2025 Law & Justice special topics course
Enrol in a special course this year and gain new insight on emerging issues and concepts in the law industry.
Changes to Legal Research and Writing Requirements
We have made some changes to the way our Legal Research and Writing (LRW) courses are offered which may impact your progress.
Enrol into a new Law course for 2025!
If you're contemplating on which Law courses to take this year make sure to check out these recently added courses.
UNSW Law & Justice Careers | Join us on LinkedIn
Join the Law & Justice LinkedIn group to stay up to date with what’s on, including careers services, information sessions and events.
Law & Justice: Review of Results
Find out more about best practices and tips on applying for Review of Results for UNSW Law & Justice courses!
UNSW Law & Justice Career Coaching
In need of guidance with your legal and and criminal justice career pathways?
The Australian Pro Bono Centre | Student Pro Bono Guide
The Australian Pro Bono Centre has released the Student Pro Bono Guide for Australian Law students. The guide aims to equip Law students with the knowledge and resources to embark on a career in pro bono.
TalkCampus | Peer-based mental health support app
Have you downloaded the TalkCampus app yet? It's a free mental health support service available to all UNSW students.
Law Internship and Clinic Applications Term 2 2025
Are you seeking professional experience in research or advocacy in legal practice, strategic litigation, policymaking or law reforms?
2025 UNSW Law & Justice Overseas Electives
Learn more about upcoming Overseas Elective courses in 2025.
Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice
PLT is an essential requirement on your journey to being admitted as a lawyer.
Find out how UNSW’s PLT can set you apart from the pack.
Student Artwork Competition | Win $1,000!
Have your artwork displayed at Rupert Myers or Morven Brown!
Create a work and submit it for consideration in our student art competitions by Friday 28 March 2025.
You will be awarded $1000 if your work is selected to be displayed.
Law Schools Global League 2025 Opportunity
Want to visit Pretoria and learn from one of the top law schools around the world?
Apps are now open until Monday 15 April 2025.
Archive | News, opportunities & events from 2025
myEnglish Week
myEnglish Week is back! Join us to polish your academic English skills before the start of Term 1.
Archive | News, opportunities & events from 2024
UNSW Law Journal: Student Series | Submissions open
Would you like to have your work published in AustLII? The UNSW Law Journal is now accepting submissions from UNSW law students!
Submissions close on Sunday 28 January 2024.
English for Law | myEnglish Week
Join this 90-minute hybrid workshop to enhance your English language skills in the context of the Law discipline!
myEnglish Week
myEnglish Week is back! Join us to polish your academic English skills before the start of Term 1.
UNSW Law Journal Indigenous Stream Recruitment Info Session
Interested in joining the Editorial Board of the UNSW Law Journal?
Come along to the Indigenous Stream Recruitment Info Session to learn more about responsibilities and opportunities available to editors, upcoming Journal events, and tips for the application process.
Graduate Career Talk with ACIC
Discuss career opportunities and pathways with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission.
First Year Legal Research Sessions
Attention first year law students! Join our upcoming Legal Research Sessions to enhance your skills and excel in your studies.
Law Schools Global League 2024 Opportunity
Want to visit Bogotá and learn from one of the top law schools around the world?
Apps are now open until Monday 15 April 2024.
2024 UNSW Pathway to Politics for Women - Apply Now
Postgraduate Law & Justice students - applications are now open nationally for Pathways to Politics for Women 2024!
New Southbound Policy Elite Study Program
Apply now for a paid study program at National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan, including Mandarin classes and up to 12 UOC of Law electives.
Juris Doctor Info Evening
Learn about UNSW’s Juris Doctor program and how you can forge your own pathway to practice law in Australia.
ACICIS Law Professional Practicum (LPP)
Join the ACICIS Law Professional Practicum for an unforgettable experience. Dive into Indonesian language and culture, and explore the dynamic legal landscape through seminars and placements.
Criminology Alumni Careers Panel
A diverse group of UNSW Criminology Alumni will be returning to UNSW for an interactive panel event where they will talk about their career journey and share some valuable career advice and tips.
Law & Justice | International Competitions Program
Prepare and conduct a mock case before an international tribunal or mediate in an international setting.
Unlocking Opportunities: Securing Your First Legal Position 23 July
Attend a Law & Justice Careers workshop to help assist you in securing your first part-time job in law.
Unlocking Opportunities: Securing Your First Legal Position 25 July
Attend a Law & Justice Careers workshop to help assist you in securing your first part-time job in law.
Court of Conscience Writers' Panel
Want to stay informed about updates in the legal field and learn from experts? Need something law reform-related to discuss in upcoming interviews? Join us at this event.
UNSW Allens Hub Research Scholar Program
The UNSW Allens Hub Research Scholar Program allows students to gain hands-on experience alongside a research team. Applications are now open to Law and Justice students.
Bringing Your Whole Self to the Law
Join Pride in Law & UNSW Law & Justice for an insightful discussion about what it means to bring your whole self to the law.
Human Rights PLT Fellowship, Legal Aid NSW - Information Session
Apply for a paid fellowship position and learn more about human rights law!
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Showcase
Meet other students and the criminology teaching team, discover opportunities and more!
T- Shaped Lawyer Professional Development Workshop
Unlock the potential of becoming a T-Shaped Lawyer and shape your future success.
Securing Your First Legal Role
Join the Law & Justice Careers Service for a workshop to assist LLB and JD law students in securing their first part-time job in law.
Are you an international student in Law & Justice? Join Study Hall!
Get help with your courses, speak with senior law student mentors, meet other international students from your faculty - and get free pizza!
Come along to Study Hall from 6pm - 8pm every Tuesday & Wednesday during Term 3 (until Week 10).
Juris Doctor: New mode of course delivery
Partially online classes now available for Juris Doctor core courses in the evening. Check out the list now!
Archive | News, opportunities & events from 2023
Autumn Clerkship with Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is offering an autumn clerkship opportunity to Law students in their final or penultimate year.
Law & Justice | International Opportunity for Term 2 2023 in London
As part of UNSW's membership with the Law Schools Global League, we are thrilled to be able to send one student currently undertaking the LLB, JD or LLM to the Law Schools Global League Summer School in London, from 17 - 28 July 2023, hosted by King’s College London.
Allens Legal Transformation Graduate Program 2024
Allens graduates will participate in a 12 month program with rotations through the Legal Technology, Legal Project Management, Product Lab and Innovation centre teams.
Law 2023 Overseas Electives Now Available
UNSW Law & Justice has officially released information about Overseas Law Electives for 2023 on myLaw.
myEnglish Week
Put your best foot forward in Term 3! myEnglish Week is a free program of fun and interactive workshops to help you build confidence in Academic English.
Shark Tank for Legal Apps
Congrats to all who took part in our shark tank presentation evening for the course Designing Technology Solutions for Access to Justice! Plus, find out how you can try your hand at entrepreneurship, innovation and pitching with the Peter Farrel Cup.
Law Society of NSW | Student Ambassadors wanted
The Law Society of NSW requires two UNSW Law students to volunteer to be Student Ambassadors.
UNSW Law Journal Student Series
The UNSW Law Journal's Student Series is accepting submissions from UNSW students. If you've completed a research paper or thesis that is at least 5,000 words and received a mark of 85+, you're invited to submit your paper.
myEnglish Week
myEnglish Week is back! Join us to polish your academic English skills before the start of Term 1.
UNSW Law Journal recruiting for Editorial Board
The UNSW Law Journal is looking for new General Members for its Editorial Board.
International Opportunity: Centre for Transnational Legal Studies
Study in London at the Centre for Transnational Legal Studies for Terms 1 and 2 2024!
2023 Study NSW International Student and Community Awards
Nominations for the Study NSW International Student and Community Program Awards are now open.
Law Internship Apps | Summer & T1 2024
Are you seeking professional experience in research or advocacy in legal practice, strategic litigation, policymaking or law reforms? Law internship apps are now open!
UNSW Law Journal: Student Series | Submissions open
Would you like to have your work published in AustLII? The UNSW Law Journal is now accepting submissions from UNSW law students!
Law | T1 2024 WIL Opportunities
Apply for internship and clinic opportunities with Law & Justice WIL courses to gain practical experience while earning Units of Credit! Courses are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Applications open: 10am Tuesday, 31 October - 8pm Sunday, 19 November 2023
Criminology and Criminal Justice | Student Year Representative opportunity
The Criminology program is seeking Student Year Representatives to represent the Criminology student community in 2024.
Changes to Legal Research and Writing Requirements
We have made some changes to the way our Legal Research and Writing (LRW) courses are offered which may impact your progress.
Archive | News, opportunities & events from 2022
ACICIS Law Professional Practicum | Indonesian in-country internship
Collaborate with Indonesian peers and legal practitioners to gain experience within the legal profession and develop professional skills, while building networks within the Indonesian legal fraternity.
Applications closing soon: Law Professional Practicum (LPP) Summer 2023 - Indonesia
The ACICIS Law Professional Practicum (LPP) will be offered in-country in Indonesia in January – February 2023, with the support of the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan.
Applications close Sunday 14 August