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A LAW DEGREE WITH A CONSCIENCE

You want to stand up for what’s just. And forge a career as a world-class legal professional. Law at Western embraces the fundamental concepts of justice. At its heart, it’s about a fair go for all. Our courses are a unique alternative to more traditional law schools, with community law activities that give you real-world experience.

Develop your skills in our moot courts and connect with a network of pre-eminent, respected professionals.

Work with our Western Sydney University Justice Clinic, providing a much-needed community service and get on-the-ground experience of legal drafting, court advocacy, client advising, oral communication, negotiation and mediation. Find out how good it feels to use your knowledge to benefit society.

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Law at Western

Interested in knowing what it’s like to be a Law student at Western? Hear from current students and alumni.

Moot Court Tour

Tour our moot court where students learn how to successfully present a case in a moot court setting at our Campbelltown and Parramatta campuses.

Mock Bail Application

At Western Sydney University, we believe it’s important that students receive practical experience in the law. When a person is charged with an offence, they can either be released on bail, or they have to remain in custody.

The following video demonstrates a Bail Application based on hypothetical situations and is presented by current first year law students.

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Course Frequently Asked Questions

As a graduate, you will be eligible to apply to the Legal Practitioners’ Admission Board for admission as legal practitioners in NSW, after undertaking the prescribed professional legal training (PLT). Graduates can look forward to career opportunities as a criminal prosecutor, corporate legal adviser in the banking and finance industries, legal adviser to an interest or advocacy group, judge's associate, and non-legal executive in corporate, government or non-government settings.

The Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) is a three-year full-time or six-year part-time program. The Bachelor of Laws (Non-Graduate Entry) is a four-year full-time or eight-year part-time program. The Bachelor of Laws as a combined degree is a five-year full-time or ten-year part-time program.

The course is offered at the Campbelltown and Parramatta South campuses.

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The Academy

Unique to Western Sydney University and established in 2015, The Academy offers high potential students opportunities to gain the intellectual and practical skills needed in today’s ever-changing world.

The Academy provides extension-level academic development, community-engaged service learning opportunities, international and national experiences, and a range of professional and personal development workshops.

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HSC True Reward Early Offer Program

The HSC True Reward early offer program gives school leavers much needed peace of mind, providing an early offer into most courses at Western Sydney University based on Year 11 or Year 12 subject results.

Applications are now open to receive an early offer to begin in 2023.

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As a student at Western, you become part of a dynamic, thriving and culturally rich community. There are plenty of opportunities to stay engaged, socialise and have some fun! See everything Western has to offer from Accommodation, Campus Life, Scholarships, Student Support Services and more.

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