Study in London at the Center for Transnational Legal Studies

An exciting overseas opportunity at the CTLS has opened up in 2027 for undergraduate Law or Juris Doctor students.

Published on the 19 February 2026

Postgraduate students studying to be a Juris Doctor

UNSW Law and Justice is a founding member of the Center for Transnational Legal Studies (CTLS), located in central London. Founded in 2008 as an initiative by the Georgetown University Law Centre, the CTLS comprises of 20 leading law schools with a shared commitment to addressing transnational issues and problems of international law.

If you're an undergraduate Law (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) student currently studying at UNSW, we have a fantastic opportunity for nine students to join the CTLS for a semester in 2027.

This will be a bespoke learning environment where the selected students will make professional connections and friends for life, all while learning from academics from some of the world's best law schools.

Application process

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must be:

LLB students who will have completed 78 UOC of LAW courses by the end of Term 1 2026; or
JD students who will have completed 72 UOC of JURD courses by the end of Term 1 2026.

The CTLS application comprises of:

A 500-word statement addressing the following criteria:
1. Why would you like to study at CTLS?
2. How does the program connect with your interests?
3. How would attending CTLS support your future aspirations?
4. Why would you be a good choice to represent UNSW?
An academic transcript
An up-to-date CV.
Send expressions of interest (or any questions about the CTLS) to l.lixinski@unsw.edu.au by 15 March 2026.

Ensure that your email contains everything outlined in the selection process above (the 500-word statement, a current academic transcript, and your CV).

If your academic performance has been impacted by circumstances outside your control, please include an additional statement explaining your performance relative to the opportunity (any sensitive information you provide will be treated in confidence). This statement should not exceed 200 words.

Send application email now

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

This opportunity will take place from 6 January to 10 May 2027 in London at the Center for Transnational Legal Studies.
The CTLS comprises of 24 UOC across four courses with a pass/fail grade. Each course will be 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.

The selected students will enrol in two courses (each worth 12 UOCs) at UNSW Law & Justice in Summer and Term 1 2027. Once selected, students will then need to plan accordingly for their other enrolment in 2027.
The selected students must fund their own airfare and accommodation in London, but there are no extra fees payable.
Thanks to the generous support of the Faculty of Law & Justice Endowment Fund, each selected student will receive a grant of AUD 2,000 towards their expenses for participation in the CTLS.
CTLS begins before the Term 2 2026 exam period ends. Should a selected student have an exam in that brief overlap period, UNSW Law & Justice will work with their course convenors to provide alternative assessment.