UTS Faculty of Law

Juris Doctor Legal Writing Masterclass Spring 2026

This Spring session, we are pleased to offer our Juris Doctor Writing Skills Masterclass. We will cover a wide range of topics, including assessments, essay writing, case notes, responding to problem questions, academic language, and academic integrity.

Date: 18 August 2026 Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm Location: PG Lounge
Registrations are essential.

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Juris Doctor Legal Writing Masterclass Spring 2026 This Masterclass will cover a range of topics, including assessments, essay writing, case notes, responding to problem questions, academic...

🏆 Applications are now open for the Bird + Bird Indigenous Student Leadership Prize!

✨ $1,000 cash prize
✨ Open to Indigenous law students
✨ Presented at the UTS Law Awards Evening

This annual prize recognises a First Nations law student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership. The prize includes a $1,000 cash award, which will be presented at our Law Awards Evening in October. I

If you think you're eligible, apply now!

Apply now for the 2026 Bird & Bird Indigenous Student Leadership Prize Our inaugural award recognises the outstanding achievements, vision, and leadership of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Law students.

From launching the UTS Public Speaking Society to shaping conversations around AI, privacy and emerging technologies, UTS Faculty of Law alumni Gianluca Pecora has built a career by turning curiosity and creativity into opportunity.

Read more about how Gianluca forged meaningful connections by embracing opportunities both inside and outside the classroom:

How study led to job opportunities before graduation From study to industry, two UTS students share their journey – and the tips they’d pass on to others.

Winter sunsets hit different 🫶🏼🌟🌅

De facto literally means “in fact.” In the legal context, it describes a situation that exists in reality, even if it hasn’t been formally recognised or established by law.

In practice (and outside of practice), a de facto relationship may exist where a couple lives together as partners, despite not being legally married. This is particularly important in areas like family and property law!

Stick around for more legal lingo! 😍

Need a refresher on the Court system in Australia before launching into the new semester? Here are the basic facts you need to know! 😉⚖️

Juris Doctor Legal Research Masterclass Spring 2026

This Spring Session, join Dr Kerryn Butler of the Law and Justice Foundation of NSW to explore the Foundation's research and understand socio-legal research.

Date: 5 August 2026 Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm Location: PG Lounge
Registrations are essential.

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Juris Doctor Legal Research Masterclass Spring 2026 A legal research class with Dr Kerryn Butler of the Law and Justice Foundation of NSW, exploring the research work of the Foundation and...

Are you in your final year of law school and thinking about doing your PLT? Hear from UTS 2024 PLT student, Chloe 😄
🌟 UTS is ranked in the top 10 in Australia for most employable graduates.
🌟 UTS is Sydney's first university to offer the PLT program.
🌟 UTS is ranked in the top ten in Australia for law & legal studies.

Read more here: https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/law/practical-legal-training

Woohoo! You've finished exams!!! Time to reward yourself - what will you be doing this semester break? 💚😉🤩

🏆 Applications are now open for the Bird + Bird Indigenous Student Leadership Prize!
✨ $1,000 cash prize
✨ Open to Indigenous law students
✨ Presented at the UTS Law Awards Evening

The award recognises the outstanding achievements, vision and leadership of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Law students.

The $1,000 prize, in partnership with Global law firm Bird & Bird, reflects a shared commitment to empowering Indigenous leaders in the legal profession. Together, Bird & Bird and UTS are proud to celebrate and amplify the voices of students whose leadership is making a difference both on campus and in the wider community.

This partnership forms part of UTS’s ongoing dedication to supporting Indigenous excellence and leadership through targeted programs, prizes and scholarships.

💥 Applications close on 7 July 2026.

For eligibility criteria and application details, visit https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2026/05/bird-and-bird-indigenous-student-leadership-prize

Artwork credit: 'Dhiirray' by Dr. Kirsten Gray