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 recently names Chief Justice of the High 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. | Announcement
Justice French, Law School graduate, named Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia 31 July 2008
For more information: UWA media release The Australian ABC Local The West Australian
Prizes, Awards and Competitions
Jessup Mooting - apply now to join in the world's largest moot court competition
The General Sir John Monash Awards Australia's most prestigious postgraduate scholarships: applications close 31 August 2008
The Heenan Payne Prize Valued at $500. Applications close 30 November 2008.
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