School of Law and Justice
Australia's leading clinical law school
The School of Law and Justice has some of the highest rates of graduate law employment in the country, excellent teaching staff, and a world-class legal research program. We run our own community legal centre and our students can receive extensive experience assisting real people to solve real legal problems.
Our staff and graduates are world-class professionals, who develop level and regulatory solutions to some of the more pressing social, commercial and environmental challenges facing our community, region and world.
Our graduates are ethically responsible global citizens, who have a strong sense of social justice, understand how technology is reshaping the justice system, uphold the rule of law and are committed to the highest professional standards.
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Why study with us
The School of Law and Justice offers an innovative legal education incorporating experimental learning that is interdisciplinary and internationally focused.
Through first class, research-led legal education, we integrate the study and practice of law.
Study Law
The University of Newcastle School of Law and Justice has integrated practical skills components into all its courses. As a result, students and employers alike can be confident that every graduate from the school has been taught and assessed on each skill that exists in a long list of skills and attributes relevant to today’s legal practitioners. This brochure highlights many of those accomplishments.
If you would like to qualify to practise as a lawyer, we offer a number of combined degrees (for undergraduate students) and the Juris Doctor/Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (for students who already have a university degree). If you want to build your expertise in relation to a particular area of law, you may be interested in one of our master’s degrees.
Learn more about the University of Newcastle School of Law and Justice's combined degree
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Media and Communication / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Development Studies / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Social Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Study Criminology
The University of Newcastle School of Law and Justice has integrated practical skills components into all its courses. As a result, students and employers alike can be confident that every graduate from the school has been taught and assessed on each skill that exists in a long list of skills and attributes relevant to today’s legal practitioners. This brochure highlights many of those accomplishments.
Criminology is the study of the causes of crime, impact on victims and the role of the justice system, using real world cases.
School Research
An international centre for law research, the School of Law and Justice delivers innovative research that builds upon the clinical work undertaken by our University Legal Centre.
We also undertake collaborative research partnerships with business, industry and government in our region, across the nation and internationally.
Our Researchers
Featured research
Student Experience
Scholarships
Study with us and you could be eligible for a scholarship valued up to AU$12,500 towards your studies.
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Law Students Association
The UNSLA is an active student group participating in many legal competitions, including mooting, witness examination and negotiating, and professional and social events.
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Law on the Beach
Law on the Beach is a free legal advice clinic held in the relaxed setting of Newcastle Surf Club each January and February.
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Our Centres
The Justice Centre
Investigate criminal justice cases and law reform.
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Centre for Law and Social Justice
We operate as a dynamic hub to drive Social Justice reform and contribute to law reform and policy making.
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Legal Centre
The University of Newcastle Legal Centre (UNLC) is the centrepiece of the School of Law and Justice's clinical program.
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Impact and Engagement
More than an institution of learning an research, the School of Law and Justice brings together theory and practice for the advancement of our community.
Newcastle as a restorative city
This initiative aims to transform Newcastle into a restorative city by building social cohesion and healthy communities.
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Environmental initiatives
The School of Law and Justice recognises the scientific consensus that an urgent and significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is required to avoid catastrophic environmental, economic and humanitarian consequences.
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Legal innovation and design
Technology has led to massive structural change in the delivery of legal services, in turn creating an urgent need to innovate.
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Alumni
The established and ongoing success of the School of Law and Justice is in no small way down to the contributions and active involvement of our alumni.
Honouring a trailblazer: New lecture series celebrates Professor Bob Morgan’s legacy
The University of Newcastle is proud to announce a new lecture series honouring Professor Bob Morgan AO, a globally recognised leader in Indigenous education, research, and knowledge.
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From boots to books, Ellie strives to make sports and law accessible to all
Ellie Jones strives to apply her understanding of the law far beyond corporate corridors and lofty courtrooms.
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Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to succeed
Growing up in Dubbo, Makaah Darcy dreamed of studying law at the University of Newcastle. As the proud recipient of the Claudia Sloan Scholarship for Indigenous Students, Makaah says believing in herself and receiving support from the scholarship turned her dream into reality.
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Tori digs up past to plan for her future
Finding the body is vital in any murder investigation. PhD graduate, Victoria (Tori) Berezowski’s research focused on innovative techniques to help locate hidden graves.
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How could Donald Trump target the LGBTQ+ community? Project 2025 is a ready blueprint for discrimination
There are fears a second Trump administration will have devastating effects for millions of LGBTQ+ people in the United States and beyond.
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Israel has banned the UN secretary-general. Is this legal - or right?
In early October, Israel’s foreign minister, Israel Katz, announced on X he had declared the United Nations secretary-general, António Guterres, persona non grata. In other words, he had banned Guterres from setting foot in Israel.
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Accreditation
Our Bachelor of Laws and Diploma of Legal Practice are accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board of New South Wales.
Mission statement
As Australia's leading clinical law and justice school, The University of Newcastle, School of Law and Justice offers an innovative education in law and criminology incorporating experiential learning that is interdisciplinary and internationally focused. Through first class research and research-led legal and criminological education, we contribute to the understanding of law and justice in society and integrate the study and practice of law and criminology. Our staff and graduates are world-class academics and professionals, who develop legal, criminological, social and regulatory solutions to some of the most pressing social, commercial and environmental challenges facing our community, region, and world. Our graduates are ethically responsible global citizens, who have a strong sense of social justice, uphold the rule of law and are committed to the highest professional standards.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.