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General Information |
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| University name | University of Sydney |
| Dean's message | Read the Message from the Dean |
| Date established | 1850 |
| Date law school established | 1855 |
| Address | New Law Building F10 University of Sydney 2006 |
| Telephone number | +61 2 9351 0351 |
| Fax number | +61 2 9351 0200 |
| law.info@sydney.edu.au | |
| Home page | www.sydney.edu.au |
Awards Offered |
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| Bachelor of Laws leading to admission | 3 years full-time |
| Combined degrees with other faculties | Yes |
| Graduate LLB/Juris Doctor leading to admission | 3 years full-time |
| Graduate degrees with other faculties | No |
| Graduate certificates | No |
| Graduate diplomas | 6 months full-time or 1 year part-time (part-time study available for domestic students only) |
| Masters of Law by coursework | 1 year or 2-6 years part-time (part-time study available for domestic students only) |
| Masters of Law (including placement) | N/A |
| Masters of Laws by coursework and thesis | N/A |
| Postgrad Masters of Laws by thesis | 1-2 years full-time or 3-4 years part-time (part-time study available for domestic students only) |
| Specialist postgrad degrees in law available | Yes |
| Doctor of Legal Science | N/A |
| Doctor of Philosophy | 3-4 years full-time or 3-8 years part-time (part-time study available for domestic students only) |
Fees* |
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| Scholarships/financial assistance | Limited number available |
| Indicative course fees - stand alone LLB | $26,577 (Graduate Law - Commonwealth Supported Place rate) |
| Indicative course fees - combined degree including LLB | $26,550 - $44,295 (Combined Law - Commonwealth Supported Place rate) |
| Indicative course fees - JD | $26,577 (Juris Doctor - Commonwealth Supported Place rate) |
| Course fees - indicative domestic fee for full masters degree | Coursework = $22,080 |
| Course fees - indicative international fee for full masters degree | Coursework = $28,080 Research = $26,400 per year |
| Course fees - indicative fee for full PhD (international) | Local = Exempt International = $26,400 per year |
Admission |
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| Basic undergrad requirements | Combined Law - ATAR or equivalent Graduate Law - Tertiary Grade Point Average and/or ATAR or equivalent |
| Basic postgrad requirements | A relevant bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline |
| Basic postgrad research requirements | Minimum of Second Class Honours degree in Law or higher |
| Australian undergrad deadline | Relevant UAC deadlines |
| International undergrad deadline | 30 Apr (Jul Semester), 31 Oct (Feb Semester) |
| Australian postgrad deadline | Late Apr (Jul Semester), Early Nov (Feb Semester) |
| International postgrad deadline | 30 Apr (Jul Semester), 31 Oct (Feb Semester) |
| Australian postgrad research deadline | 30 Apr (Jul Semester), 31 Oct (Feb Semester) |
| International postgrad research deadline | 30 Apr (Jul Semester), 31 Oct (Feb Semester) |
| Course commencement date | March and July |
| Undergrad admission enquiries and handbook info | law.info@sydney.edu.au |
| Postgrad admission enquiries and handbook info | law.postgrad@sydney.edu.au |
Other Information |
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| Can I do a summer term and reduce the length of the course? | Yes |
| International students admitted? | Yes |
| Are there English assistance programs? | Yes |
| Can I study for a stand alone LLB direct from school? | No |
| Semesters per year | 2 |
| Average annual LLB intake | Graduate Law = 150 Combined Law = 250 |
| Are undergrad tutorials offered/standard size | Yes, plus some Seminar teaching 20-60 depending on subject |
| Legal skills program | Yes |
| Graduate employment assistance | Yes |
*Fees are indicative only - please check with the institution
