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The University of New South Wales Law Journal (‘UNSW Law Journal’) is one of Australia’s leading academic legal journals, and one of the few to be produced entirely by a voluntary student board. It is the flagship publication of the UNSW Law School and one of the most widely cited legal reviews in Australia. The Journal publishes four issues annually.

In 2025, two are General Issues, and two are Thematic/General Issues. The Thematic component focuses on and brings together a range of perspectives on a single subject.

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The UNSW Law Journal welcomes submissions on all areas of law. Submissions may be made at any time.
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About us

The University of New South Wales Law Journal (‘UNSW Law Journal’) is one of Australia’s leading academic legal journals, and one of the few to be produced entirely by a voluntary student board.

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Issues

The Journal publishes four issues annually, these include thematic and general issues. The Journal is renowned for its noteworthy and topical content aimed at contributing to contemporary legal debate.

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Editorial board

The Editorial Board of the UNSW Law Journal comprises up to 55 of the top students enrolled in the LLB or JD programs at the UNSW Faculty of Law & Justice.