In 2018, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rated the discipline of Law and Legal Studies at the University of Wollongong ‘above world standard’.
This is the third time that research in the discipline of law and legal studies at UOW has been found to be ‘above world standard’, sustaining the same ERA rating achieved since 2012.
UOW’s Law School is renowned for a variety of progressive research in the areas of: law and society, transnational law, and criminal law.
In addition to our strong research activity, the School of Law provides a dynamic, interdisciplinary context for postgraduate study, with high-level research facilities and great opportunities for peer interaction. Students participate in cutting edge transnational, creative and critical law & policy research and have close access to academic leaders in relevant disciplinary fields.
UOW postgraduate Law and Paralegal studies ranked number one NSW for overall learner engagement skills development and teaching quality.
LIRC is known for its leading edge interdisciplinary research in law, social sciences and the humanities. Approaching research from an interdisciplinary perspective involves breaking down the boundaries of traditional disciplines, particularly that of law, in the interests of producing fresh insights and knowledges.
TLPC creates opportunities for the sustainable and ethical development, implementation and dissemination of transnational law and policy. Through interdisciplinary research that harnesses the collective ideas, innovations and strengths of global networks, the challenges presented to the UN SDGs are trackled to embrace and drive change.
ANCORS is the only multidisciplinary university-based centre of its type in the Southern Hemisphere dedicated to delivering specialised research, advisory services, education and training in ocean law and policy, maritime security, and marine resources management.
Law Text Culture is a transcontinental, open access, peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal which aims to produce fresh insights and knowledges about law and jurisprudence across three interconnected axes: politics, aesthetics and ethics.
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