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School of Law

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Courses and study options

The UOW School of Law develops graduates who are independent thinkers, effective communicators and ethical problem solvers. We’re committed to teaching excellence and providing an engaging, practical and intellectually challenging learning experience.

Study Law

Students in the School of Law learn how to use legal knowledge and critical thinking to make a real difference in their communities. They explore Australia’s legal system and its social and global contexts, while developing the political, ethical and analytical skills needed to seek justice and shape a fairer society.

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  • Top 150

    UOW ranks among the top 150 universities in the world for Law.
    Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject 2025

  • 5 stars

    UOW Law and Paralegal Studies received 5-star ratings for learning resources, overall education experience, skills development and teaching quality.
    Good Universities Guide 2025

  • Top 200

    UOW ranked among the top 200 universities in the world for Law.
    Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (ShanghaiRankings) 2025

Latest news and thought leadership

Law, Politics and Society

Trump is repeating the long, painful history of US ‘policing’ of Latin America

US interventions in the region have led to coups, revolutions and what some analysts are now calling illegal extrajudicial killings.
Law, Politics and Society

‘I’m just exhausted’: sexual harassment at work is still rife. These new laws would help

From needing tougher penalties to stopping non-disclosure agreements silencing people, a new report shows Australia is falling behind on protecting workers
Community

Liverpool businesses and community invited to free cybersecurity masterclass

Event brings together leading cybersecurity experts to help businesses and individuals protect against AI-powered threats

Our research

The UOW School of Law is renowned for its progressive research in areas like law and society, transnational law, and criminal law. We offer a dynamic, interdisciplinary context for postgraduate study, providing high-level research facilities and the opportunity for students to engage in cutting-edge transnational and critical law & policy research

Explore our research Research degrees and study options

Stories from the School of Law

Discover the UOW School of Law experience through the stories of our students, alumni, and staff.

Research, Students

Finding your graduate research topic

Whether higher degree research is a lifelong dream or something you never knew was an option, inspiration for a topic of study can come from many sources.
Alumni, Community

Graham Lancaster’s golden rule

UOW honours a tireless advocate, mentor and leader who’s still giving back while facing the challenge of Motor Neurone Disease
Students

How Gabrielle found her path and succeeded in Law at UOW Liverpool

Gabrielle didn’t plan on studying law. In fact, it wasn’t even on her radar when she finished high school. But a last-minute decision to try something different led her to UOW Liverpool - and changed her future.

Questions?

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