UNSW Law & Justice: 50 years of inspiring change

For 50 years, students and educators at UNSW Law & Justice have thought critically about the systems, institutions and social context that the law operates in and how their actions can make meaningful change. UNSW Law & Justice's Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice will immerse you in this real-world application of law, driven by the ethos of justice for all.

Discover a few of the countless experiences of our students and educators. Be inspired to amplify the voices of communities, advocate social change and pursue your passion at a leading global law faculty.

A commitment to make a difference

"A law school should have and communicate to its students a keen concern for those on whom the law bears harshly." 

These are the words of UNSW Law & Justice's founding Dean, Emeritus Professor John Halden Wootten AC QC, and have guided our first 50 years to become one of Australia's leaders in legal education, ranked #1 in Australia for law (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).

This commitment continues through our students, educators and researchers who contribute to advocacy and law reform for issues such as gender-based violence, Indigenous rights and equal access to justice.

Since 1981, our on-campus Kingsford Legal Centre (KLC) has provided pro bono and subsidised legal support services to thousands of people in the local community who would otherwise lack legal advice. It's provided clinical legal education for generations of law students, showing how the law operates in reality and how it should serve disadvantaged communities.

Your generation of change-makers

UNSW Law & Justice brings together diverse perspectives to challenge complex ideas and big challenges.  

Law and criminology reach into every part of life and studying them offers a realistic way for our students to make a difference in the world. Discover how our Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice students plan to use the skills, knowledge and opportunities they've gained at UNSW Law & Justice to follow their purpose.  

The future is bright

As a graduate of UNSW Law & Justice, you’ll be part of an alumni community of passionate advocates for social justice that make an impact locally and globally. With over 19,000 alumni all over the world, you’ll be among countless leaders and innovators who have made a significant contribution and impact in their chosen field.