Your space to succeed
Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students' access and success at 国产精品 Law & Justice.
We鈥檙e committed to increasing the number of Indigenous Law & Justice graduates and launching their world-changing careers.
For more than鈥40 years,鈥 Law & Justice have been working in partnership with to deliver pathway and enabling programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Through innovative, culturally appropriate, and holistic programs, you鈥檒l find a community of students and staff that will support you to access, thrive and succeed in your program of choice at 国产精品.
国产精品 Law & Justice is proud to have graduated more than 140 Indigenous students and remains committed to increasing the number of law graduates in Australia.
Be part of a connected and nurturing student experience.
Ranked 12th in the world*, 国产精品 Law & Justice is a leader in education.
We鈥檙e here to ensure your success at uni.
Supporting you throughout your studies
As a 国产精品 Law & Justice student, you can rely on the following dedicated support and resources that we offer to all Indigenous students
People on the ground to assist you with:
Administration 鈥 Law Student Services Officer
Academic Support 鈥 Director of Indigenous Legal Education聽
Free prescribed law and criminology textbooks through the Paul Rodwell Textbook Access Scheme
One-on-one tutoring for all subjects through the
Specialised support tutorials during first year law
Law exam revision classes with 国产精品 academics聽
Assistance with applications for scholarships聽
Information about finding law-related employment during your studies
Information about applying for Indigenous clerkships and cadetships
To find out more about the support and program available, contact 国产精品 Law & Justice鈥檚 Director of Indigenous Legal Education:
Jason O鈥橬eil聽
E: jason.oneil@unsw.edu.au
鈥淭he Pre-Law Program helped me to make the transition from high school to Law School incredibly smooth. Being surrounded by exceptional people, both staff and peers, I gained valuable insight into the expectations and requirements of being a 国产精品 Law & Justice student.鈥
Stephanie Gray
Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice/Law, 2020
Learn more about the range of entry and support initiatives available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at 国产精品 Law & Justice.
Pre-Law Program
Bachelor of Laws
Our degree-specific Pre-Law Program will prepare you for university life within an environment that provides culturally appropriate support so you can hit the ground running on day one of your degree.
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Developed in partnership with Nura Gili, the Pre-Law Program provides a stepping stone to your dream career and an introduction to university life within an environment that provides culturally appropriate support.鈥
The Pre-Law Program is an intensive residential preparatory course designed to assist you in developing the skills necessary to thrive at law school. The program includes a simulation of the 国产精品 Law & Justice experience, an introduction to university life and the study of law. Program content includes an introduction to the legal process, Aboriginal Legal Issues, Criminal Law, Legal Writing and Academic Skills. You鈥檒l experience:
a three-week residential, intensive program to help you develop the skills and knowledge to study law at university
a realistic insight into studying law at university, from attending lectures and tutorials to doing readings and assessments
material taught in Introducing Law & Justice鈥 the course that students take in Term 1 of their degree
a visit to the鈥疦SW Bar Association, where you鈥檒l see barristers at work in court and their chambers; and where you can talk to a judge after court
the student life of 国产精品 Law & Justice by:
meeting current staff members
working and socialising with current students
attending any special lectures or events that are taking place聽
discovering the鈥疞aw Centres Precinct, including the鈥疘ndigenous Law Centre
learn about legal practice at鈥疜ingsford Legal Centre (KLC), the Law School鈥檚 on-site community legal centre
developing mooting (legal debating) skills
Indigenous Admission Scheme
Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice
The 国产精品 Indigenous Admission Scheme provides an alternative pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to gain entry into a 国产精品 undergraduate degree program such as the Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice.
Postgraduate Indigenous Entry Scheme
Juris Doctor (JD)
This program aims to support the growth of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people entering the legal profession by providing alternative entry into the Juris Doctor (JD). Successful applicants will also have access to a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).聽
Your gateway to university
High School students
国产精品 Gateway is a three-year program for students in Years 10-12 at eligible schools where you can discover what university life is like, explore degrees and access resources to help you succeed in your HSC.
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