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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.
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.
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!
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!
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 1 & 2 2025
Are you seeking professional experience in research or advocacy in legal practice, strategic litigation, policymaking or law reforms? Law internship apps are now open!
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.
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Showcase
Meet other students and the criminology teaching team, discover opportunities and more!
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).
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.
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 Recruitment Information Session
Interested in joining the Editorial Board of the UNSW Law Journal?
Come along to the info session to learn more about responsibilities and opportunities available to editors, upcoming Journal events, and tips for the application process.
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.
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).
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.
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).
Law & Justice | T3 2024 WIL Opportunities
Apply for internship and clinic opportunities with Law & Justice WIL courses to gain practical experience while earning Units of Credit!
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!
Archive | News, opportunities & events from 2023
UNSW LegalTech Startup Hatchathon
Join UNSW Allens Hub, UNSW Founders and UNSW Business AI Lab for the UNSW LegalTech Startup Hatchathon! This is an unmissable opportunity to ignite ideas and gain practical knowledge of how to design and pitch a start-up.
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.
Global Feminism with Mona Eltahawy
Join us to celebrate the power and strength of global feminism as we work towards a future where all genders are treated with equality.
Networking workshop with PwC
Enhance your networking skills by learning how to make meaningful connections, build rapport and confidence from senior representatives at PwC.
Voice to Parliament: Pat Anderson & Megan Davis
Join Megan Davis and Pat Anderson to learn about the significant and political implications of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Can’t Buy My Silence
Across the world we've heard from people who have bravely spoken out about their experiences of sexual harassment, exposing the failures of legal systems and strengthening calls for reform. Join us to learn about the global campaign to end the legal silence and find out how you can join it!
Chasing Wrongs and Rights | Elaine Pearson in conversation
Join Human Rights Watch's Elaine Pearson in this on-campus event for a discussion about her new book, Chasing Wrongs and Rights, hosted by ABC TV Weekend Breakfast's Fauziah Ibrahim.
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.
The Case for a Republic
With Australia’s future in the Commonwealth in question, join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the Australian Republic Movement.
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.
Jenny Odell | Resisting the Attention Economy
Can we reclaim our attention from a world preoccupied by productivity? Join Jenny Odell, Toby Walsh and Emma A. Jane for a discussion on how we can resist the profit-driven tech landscape.
Law Society of NSW | Student Ambassadors wanted
The Law Society of NSW requires two UNSW Law students to volunteer to be Student Ambassadors.
LawSoc x Faculty Coffee Catch-up
Chat with your lecturers and other Faculty members about anything and everything! Free coffee vouchers will be available.
Law & Justice event | Forward Plan Your Career
Discover the career support and work experience opportunities available to you!
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.
CrimSoc x Faculty coffee catch up
Take some time out for a chat with your lecturers and other faculty members over a free coffee!
Voice Referendum Q&A | Your questions answered
What is the Voice and what words will you be asked to vote on at the referendum? Join us to find out. This event is open to all students.
2023 David Cooper Lecture | Michael Kirby on Health and Human Rights
A healthy world begins with accessible healthcare for all. Join us for an inspiring discussion on health and human rights with esteemed legal scholar, Michael Kirby.
2023 UNSW PLT Information Evening
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.
UNSW Law Journal | Launch of Issue 46(2)
The UNSW Law Journal invites you to attend the launch of Issue 46(2)!
myEnglish Week
myEnglish Week is back! Join us to polish your academic English skills before the start of Term 1.
Law Overseas Electives | Summer Term 2024
Interesting in travelling and earning credits towards your studies at the same time? Applications for Overseas Electives are still open for India and Vanuatu!
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 Overseas Electives | Summer Term 2024
Keen to travel, gain professional experience and have it counted towards your degree all at the same time? The Summer Term 2024 Law Overseas Electives 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!
Law & Justice | Diversity and Disability in the Workplace
How do people living with disabilities experience their work and workplaces, and more specifically, within the legal and justice professions? Join the conversation on Diversity & Disability in the Workplace!
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!
Human Rights PLT Fellowship, Legal Aid NSW - Information Session
Legal Aid NSW is offering two paid fellowship positions, in 2024, exclusively to UNSW graduate law students interested in human rights law.
+Justice Festival Book Group
Join us on 11th October for +Justice Festival Book Group #2 at UNSW Bookshop to discuss 'Hummingbird Salamander' by Jeff VanderMeer.
The Theatre of Law
Join us for an intimate dialogue with playwright and legal luminary, Suzie Miller, actor Heather Mitchell, and producer Jo Dyer, as they draw back the curtain on the alchemy that gave life to the mesmerising Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Law | Gender, Genes and Wrongful Convictions
Attend 2023's final Legal Hour event, Gender, Genes and Wrongful Convictions: Implications of the Kathleen Folbigg Case, for a discussion about one of Australia's worst miscarriages of justice!
Law & Justice | Forward plan your career
Find out more about the career support and work opportunities available to you as a UNSW Law & Justice student.
Film Screening | Under Cover
Join us for a free screening of Under Cover, a groundbreaking documentary and engage in conversation with the filmmaker and an expert panel.
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
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Showcase
Come along to the annual Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (BCCJ) Showcase to explore opportunities and meet the BCCJ community.
Law | PLT Information Evening
Join us for the last PLT Online Information Evening of 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