International opportunities

Eligibility

• LLB students who have completed 78 UOC of LAW courses.

• JD students who have completed 72 UOC of JURD courses.

How and when to apply

Applications typically open in March when the host university releases information. When available, details will be included in your weekly Student News and posted on the faculty noticeboard.

Applications are to be submitted to Associate Dean (International) Professor Lucas Lixinski (l.lixinski@unsw.edu.au), providing the following:

• Latest academic transcript

• CV

• A short statement on why you wish to be selected and what this opportunity would mean for your graduation (max. 500 words)

• Optional: a short statement on equitable considerations that informs you wish to pursue this opportunity (max. 200 words)

Study costs 

As part of our arrangement with the LSGL, UNSW will pay for the tuition fees of one UNSW Law & Justice student, plus contribute up to AUD 1,500 towards your airfare or accommodation.

Contact information

Contact the Associate Dean (International), Professor Lucas Lixinski at l.lixinski@unsw.edu.au

Eligibility

Before going to Oxford, students are required to complete the following: 

• All core courses (for Australian LPAB professional qualification requirements)

• 3 electives (18 UOC)

How and when to apply

Applications open in September for the following year on the Oxford Admissions Website. If your application to Oxford is successful, you must apply for program leave before departure via UNSW Student Web Forms

1. Apply to Oxford Admissions:

   - After completing 96 UOC at UNSW
   - Minimum Distinction WAM required (cut-off set by Oxford*)

2. Departure to Oxford:

   - After completing 120 UOC at UNSW
   - 24 UOC of electives remaining

3. Complete MLF or BCL at Oxford:

   - One academic year (September to June)
   - Receive 24 UOC credit.

*Refer to the Oxford Admissions pages for specific WAM cut-off details for MLF and BCL programs. 

For exact dates, consult the Academic Calendar on the Oxford University website. It should be noted that the MLF program has pre-course training requirements in maths and accounting, detailed in the ebrochure The BCL program details are also in its ebrochure

Oxford’s subjects are year-long, so you will complete your JD after finishing the BCL/MLF in June. Ensure you arrange for your Oxford transcript to be sent to UNSW for credit transfer, as Oxford does not send transcripts back to UNSW automatically. 

Study costs 

Students are responsible for all tuition, travel, and living expenses associated with the Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) and Master of Law and FInance (MLF). It’s important to investigate these costs early to ensure you can cover the costs of studying and living in Oxford. Start by visiting the University of Oxford Fees and Funding webpage

If you are accepted into the BCL or MLF at Oxford University Law School, you do not pay tuition fees for the final 24UOC in electives needed to complete your JD. These fees are waived through the Degree Partnership program. 

Students must arrange their own visas and accommodation. Accommodation is typically provided by the admitting Oxford College but can also be arranged privately. For more details, check the Accommodation Office webpage

Oxford offers a variety of scholarships that you may be eligible for. See Oxford’s Scholarships website

Contact information

• For initial enquiries, contact the Nucleus: Student Hub: UNSW Webforms

• The academic contact for the Oxford JD pathway is the Associate Dean (International), Professor Lucas Lixinski (email: l.lixinski@unsw.edu.au).

In order to receive academic credit for the program, UNSW students must complete 2 SU courses. The summer courses are undergraduate courses at either basic or  advanced levels.

Approval for credit transfer is at the discretion of the Faculty. Credit approval can only be given prior to the commencement of a Learning Abroad program - no retrospective requests will be accepted.

Eligibility

To be eligible for studies at SULaw, you must be nominated by UNSW, and fulfill the academic requirements below:

• LLB students who have completed 72 UOC of LAW courses and JD students who have completed 78 UOC of JURD courses. 
• To enrol in a course at basic level, students are expected to have completed at least one full year of studies in law prior to the program.
• For courses at advanced level, students should have completed at least two full years of studies in law.

How and when to apply

The nomination deadline and application dates are posted on the SULaw's Summer Programme information page

When available, details will be included in your weekly Student News and posted on the faculty noticeboard. Students will be able to register their interest for the program at http://unsw.aglobal.education/st-application

Study costs 

See the SULaw's Summer Programme information page for costs. 

Contact information

Contact the Associate Dean (International), Professor Lucas Lixinski at l.lixinski@unsw.edu.au

Students will study 24 UOC across four courses with varied assessment tasks, with a pass/fail final grade.

Courses are taught by leading teachers from top law schools in North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa, and attended by students from across the world. 

Learn more about CTLS

Eligibility

• LLB students who have completed 78 UOC of LAW courses.

• JD students who have completed 72 UOC of JURD courses.

How and when to apply

Applicants will be assessed based on academic merit and a 500-word statement addressing select criteria.

Students who are selected will be enrolled in specific courses at UNSW:

• LAWS3670/JURD7670 Transnational Legal Studies A

• LAWS3671/JURD7671 Transnational Legal Studies B

Applications open in: 

• October for the August-December intake, and

• February for the January-May intake.

Study costs

You do not need to pay additional tuition fees, though costs of living in London can be high. The CTLS itself estimates costs of living in London for a semester to be upwards of AUD 20k.

The faculty is currently fundraising for scholarships for CTLS participation. When available, details will be posted on the faculty noticeboard.

Contact information

Contact the Associate Dean (International), Professor Lucas Lixinski at l.lixinski@unsw.edu.au

How it works:

Selected UNSW students will follow the standard exchange application procedures for their first semester at HKU and apply for admission to the second LLM semester at HKU. The exchange semester at HKU runs from early September to mid-January (UNSW Term 3).

1. First Semester: UNSW students are enrolled at HKU as exchange students in Master of Laws (LLM) courses. They must take an equivalent number and selection of courses to match the UOC needed to complete their UNSW law degree.

2. Transition to LLM Program: After completing the exchange semester and confirming with UNSW Law & Justice that they have met the requirements for their UNSW law degree, students can enrol in HKU’s Master of Laws (LLM) degree program in the following semester.

3. LLM Semester: Students must enrol in enough courses within HKU’s program so that the combination of the exchange semester and the LLM semester satisfies HKU’s requirements for completing the LLM degree. Upon successful completion, HKU will award the student the HKU LLM degree.

Eligibility

JD and LLB students must have:

• Completed all core courses
• Achieved a WAM of 70 or above
• 18-24 UOC left to satisfy the requirements of their UNSW JD/LLB. 

How and when to apply

1. Expression of Interest: contact the Nucleus: Student Hub. Applications will be assessed on academic merit and UNSW Law & Justice will select up to 2 students each year.
2. Exchange Application: Complete the Student Exchange Tutorial and submit your exchange application by the UNSW Term 3 exchange deadline.
3. HKU LLM Application: Apply to the HKU LLM program by the relevant deadline.

Study costs

• Exchange Semester: UNSW students are enrolled as non-award exchange students at HKU and pay their normal tuition fees to UNSW.
• LLM Semester: UNSW students are enrolled as degree students at HKU and must pay their LLM fees directly to HKU.

Contact information

• UNSW Exchange: UNSW Learning Abroad Office | UNSW Current Students

• Nucleus: Student Hub: UNSW Webforms

Eligibility

• LLB students who have completed 78 UOC of LAW courses.
• JD students who have completed 72 UOC of JURD courses.\

For participation in this program, you can claim up to 12 UOC of elective courses.

How and when to apply

When the partner university releases information about the next opportunity, details will be included in your weekly Student News and posted on the faculty noticeboard

Applications are to be submitted to Associate Dean (International) Professor Lucas Lixinski (l.lixinski@unsw.edu.au), providing the following:

• A copy of your transcript/marks;
• An updated CV;
• A 500-word statement of why you want to take part of this opportunity, how you think it will impact your future career plans, and, if applicable and you would like to share, any equity, diversity, and inclusion considerations you think are relevant.

Study costs 

The program is fully funded and includes: 

• NTD 10,000 monthly stipend
• Round-trip economy class flight ticket (up to NTD 25,000)
• On-campus housing
• Free Mandarin courses and credited sustainability-related courses
• Free cultural activities

Contact information

Contact the Associate Dean (International), Professor Lucas Lixinski at l.lixinski@unsw.edu.au