Program Overview

Introduction to University of Technology Sydney Law Programs

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Faculty of Law offers a range of programs for students to gain international experience, either for credit towards their Law degree or on a co-curricular basis.

International Opportunities

UTS Law participates in the international student exchange program administered by UTS: International. This program allows undergraduate and Juris Doctor students to undertake study options at overseas exchange partner universities.

Eligibility and Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students should have a credit average or better and have completed specific credit points of core subjects before going overseas. The number of places is strictly limited.

Study Options

• Undergraduate students can undertake three or four law or non-law subject options from CBK92209 Electives (Law) or three law subjects from CBK92208 Options.
• Juris Doctor students can undertake three or four law subjects from CBK90920 Options (JD).

Global Exchange and Study Abroad

UTS's Global Exchange program gives students the opportunity to study overseas for one or two teaching sessions at a UTS partner university in Asia, Europe, or the Americas. With 248 exchange agreements with partners in more than 50 countries and territories, UTS has one of the largest international exchange programs in Australia.

Global Short Programs

Global Short Programs offers UTS students opportunities to participate in international short-term programs, delivered overseas or virtually, during UTS session breaks. These programs allow students to experience other cultures whilst cultivating new perspectives and learning a broad range of skills.

International Internships

UTS Law offers numerous overseas internship placements with international partners in different countries and regions, allowing students to learn in the real world for subject credit.

Overseas Short Courses

The Faculty may consider acceptable for recognition:

• A course presented by an overseas university
• A structured learning experience
• The course's content is within the discipline of law
• The length of the subject will be an equivalent of 24 full-time hours (for postgraduate students) and 36 full-time hours (for undergraduate students)

Faculty-Led Study Tours

The Faculty of Law offers undergraduate and postgraduate students the opportunity to visit and study in Guangzhou with one of our partner universities, the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS).

Co-Curricular Opportunities

BUILD

BUILD (Beyond UTS International Leadership Development) is an extra-curricular global leadership program with a mission to develop self-aware, informed, and active global citizens and leaders.

Beyond UTS

Master of Laws Overseas

UTS law students and graduates can study the Master of Laws (LLM) program overseas at partner universities, including King's College London, Pace University, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Global Scholarships

Various scholarships are available for UTS students to study at partner universities, including the Humboldt University, Keio University, and Peking University.

Conclusion

The University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Law provides students with a range of international opportunities to enhance their legal knowledge and skills, preparing them for a global career in law.