The Law School at UWA

The beautiful campus of the University of Western Australia, a heritage listed site, is located on the shores of Matilda Bay just a couple of kilometres from the centre of Perth. Acknowledged to be one of Australia’s most beautiful Universities, the University of Western Australia is also among the nation’s oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education.

The Law School at UWA enjoys an outstanding reputation. Academic standards are rigorous and competition for places is very keen. School leavers must obtain high academic results to obtain entry to a combined course. Graduates and students transferring into law from other courses must also show high calibre results to gain a place.  UWA Law graduates are expected to develop and demonstrate identified graduate attributes during their law studies.  These attributes equip graduates to make a significant contribution to their communities and chosen professions or industries.

A high proportion of UWA Law graduates have gone on to distinguish themselves in their chosen careers. Examples include the Hon. Sir Ronald Wilson and Hon. John Toohey of the High Court, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia the Hon. David Malcolm, the Hon. Justice Robert French of the Federal Court of Australia, the Hon. Justice Elizabeth Hollingworth of the Supreme Court of Victoria and the present Chief Justice of Western Australia, the Hon. Chief Justice Wayne Martin.

Opportunities exist in the current Law program for undergraduates to spend time on exchange in places like Sweden, France, Canada, Germany, Denmark, Norway, the UK, New Zealand and Singapore. This experience is designed to broaden students’ experience and expand their academic interests.

News

The General Sir John Monash Awards - Australia's most prestigious postgraduate scholarships: applications close 31 August 2008

Rhodes Scholarships information evening 22 July 2008                 

Pioneer Woman Lawyer's gift celebrated

OLCR will open from noon on Monday 14 July and will close at 6am on Thursday 24 July 2008 for students to enter preferences for their 2nd semester undergraduate lectures, tutorials and small groups.