Take your law degree global.

The UTS Faculty of Law offers a range of exciting opportunities for current UTS law students who want to gain global experience, either for credit towards their Law degree or on a co-curricular basis.

The current international opportunities are:

Video: Opportunities to study overseas

Speaker 1 (00:00):

At UTS Law, we want to give our students as many opportunities as possible to deepen and extend their legal knowledge while studying with us. That's why we offer a range of programs for our students to have both study and cultural experiences overseas. It's all about our commitment to ensuring that we have well-rounded graduates with a broad understanding of the law and how it works, not just in Australia, but internationally as well.

Speaker 2 (00:36):

Students learn when they go outside of Australia to other countries and to other legal settings that they can adapt their skills, they can build on their knowledge, and they can become more equipped legal professionals. So it makes them better lawyers, both in the global context, but also when they return to Australia and practise here.

Speaker 3 (01:05):

For the law faculty, international experience will enrich the culture in the learning environment. It also brings different perspectives in legal problem solving, which is very important for a country like Australia, because at the end of the day, legal services will be provided to a multicultural society, a diverse community. We really want our student to be able to negotiate their future with confidence.

Speaker 4 (01:35):

I think that having the international study component and the experience studying in a different country has really allowed me to broaden my perspectives on the law. It's really given me that extra layer of understanding how law and democracy is conceptualised and created in different countries, but also an opportunity to think more critically about why or how people in different countries and workplaces perceive current events and topics.

Speaker 5 (02:04):

Because Galway and the university there has a strong focus on human rights within its law school, being able to study international human rights law, European union law, international competition law, technology law, and the advancements that are made in technology and its relationship with law was such an incredible opportunity that probably it would be difficult to match had I stayed in Sydney.

Speaker 6 (02:34):

The implementation of climate law requirements in Denmark has been substantial, and it is evident in everyday life. Particularly just walking around, you can see evidence of the environmental initiatives that the councils have taken to ensure that their carbon neutral requirements are met.

Speaker 7 (02:53):

Yeah. In addition to that as well, even if you just walk around the city, you could see that the bike lane's as big as the roads. You can see that everyone's following recycling and being able to ensure that climate change objectives are met. It was really interesting to really see how different countries deal with climate change litigation and how it's related back to our course in our home university.

Speaker 8 (03:17):

I find that getting experience on an international scale, and I think it's essential to everyone's learning, it enhanced my studies because I was able to get experience in the law on an international scale. I was also able to get experience with an area of law that I might not have gotten the experience of if I was here at home.

Speaker 4 (03:37):

It was such a great opportunity to learn international law in context. We had a lot of different professors, both local Taiwanese professors who were really experienced in international arbitration law, but also visiting professors from Hong Kong universities, from European universities, so there were lots of really interesting perspectives to reflect on.

Speaker 9 (03:59):

I learned a lot of things in addition to what we typically learn in a law school. I learned how do we actually connect a community of lawyers and technologists and business sector, and how to actually grow a budding legal tech system within Singapore, but also in Asia broadly.

Speaker 7 (04:14):

You learn so much within those two weeks that it's almost equivalent to a whole semester at UTS. It felt like I would learn so much in depth about European Union and climate change. That is a really good experience to have if you don't have the time and resources of going a whole six month on exchange, for example.

Speaker 9 (04:34):

Right now, I'm at the technology and digital team at Gilbert and Tobin. Right after doing the internship in Singapore, that actually led me to my first job in the legal tech space, and that was actually with Microsoft in the AI law and policy team. So by doing the internship over in Singapore, that has kind of propelled my career really into this space.

Speaker 5 (04:55):

Overall, it was a lot of fun as well. It wasn't just study all the time. Ireland, and particularly Galway, it's only three hours away from Dublin. From Dublin Airport being the base of Ryanair, for example, it's a major hub for travelling across Europe. So there were a number of weekends where I'd go and travel to Norway or the UK or elsewhere in Europe, and it was just an incredible opportunity to expand my horizons of learning about different cultures and experiences. Overall, it was a great opportunity to not just study, but to also have a lot of fun as well.

Speaker 4 (05:32):

I think living in an Asian country really gave me insight into how different but similar it is to Australia. There were lots of differences about work culture and socialising culture, but I think something that we all agreed on was how good the food was. That was such a highlight, spending time having meals with new friends and colleagues.

Speaker 6 (05:57):

Take the opportunity. If it is offered to you, absolutely take it. You will learn an immense amount of information that you would not have had the chance to learn here in an Australian setting, and you can apply it back into many subjects that you will take here as part of your law degree, so take the opportunity.

Speaker 8 (06:14):

I'd go for it. Absolutely go for it. UTS has incredible opportunities to study abroad, and I would say dive straight into it.

Speaker 1 (06:22):

You can find out all the details and how to apply through the links on our website.

 

Global Exchange

UTS Law participates in the global exchange program administered by UTS International.

With over 240 exchange agreements with partners in more than 40 countries, UTS has one of the largest international exchange programs in Australia. Explore our partner database to find out more about the universities available.


Eligibility Requirements

Most UTS students can go on exchange through the UTS Global Exchange program, but there are some restrictions, including minimum academic requirements, and when you can go in your degree.

To be eligible, you need a minimum WAM of 65. You will also need to ensure you have met the Faculty criteria outlined below.

  • Undergraduate degrees - you can go on Exchange after completing 68 credit points of core subjects, including 70517 Equity and Trusts. For Bachelor of Laws students, going in Year 3 or 4 is recommended. For Bachelor of Laws (combined degrees) students, Year 4 or 5 is recommended.
  • Juris Doctor, Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice, Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice - you can go on exchange after completing all core subjects. Recommended timing is Year 3, Spring Session.
  • Juris Doctor Master of Business Administration - you can go in the final session following completion of all core Law subjects.

What subjects can I use for Exchange?
Single Bachelor of Laws degrees
  • Three or four law or non-law subjects from CBK92209 or CBK92208 (for PLT stream): choose from Law or non-Law UG subjects from a range of disciplines at the partner university), OR
  • Four law subjects from CBK90922 Options (Law UG): choose from a range of UG Law subjects at the partner university.
Law Combined degrees
  • Four law subjects from CBK90922 Options (Law UG): choose from a range of UG Law subjects at the partner university.
Juris Doctor, JDGCPLP
  • 18 or 24cp of CBK90920 Options (JD): PG Law subjects only
Juris Doctor Master of Business Administration
  • 18cp of CBK90949 Options: PG Law subjects only
Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice 
  • 18cp of CBK91268 Options: PG Law subjects only


The number of exchange places is limited.

Results achieved in study overseas are recorded as a pass or fail grade without a mark. It should be noted that the pass/fail results for exchange subjects are excluded from the calculation of a GPA and in the calculation for honours.

For further information or queries, please contact: studyabroad.exchange@uts.edu.au.

 

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 that will help them thrive in the future. Global Short Programs opportunities include summer or winter schools at partner universities, experiential learning programs, global internships and language learning programs. 

The majority of these programs are supported and endorsed by faculties. If eligible, you may receive academic credit towards your studies at UTS along with financial assistance. 

For any questions, please contact the team at globalshortprograms@uts.edu.au.


International internships

UTS Law offers numerous overseas internship placements with our international partners in different countries and regions, so you can gain industry experience while getting credit towards your degree. 

This can be done in three ways: 1) Find your own internship; 2) Choose a UTS recognised internship provider; or 3) Choose a faculty-supplied placement. 

Any enquiries can be made to the Faculty of Law at LawInternships@uts.edu.au.


International and Comparative Study in Law

The International and Comparative Study in Law subject (76099 for UG students, or 78293 for JD students) enables you to study a specialised short course overseas and gain subject credit in your law degree. Gain international and comparative legal knowledge while developing your cross-cultural competency.  

This subject enables you to choose from a range of faculty recommendations, such as those outlined in the Summer Schools section below, UTS approved Global Short Programs, or our Faculty-led study tour program. Alternatively, you may identify your own program for study. 

Overseas short courses

The following are possible short-course features that the Faculty may consider acceptable for recognition:

  • A course presented by an overseas university;
  • A structured learning experience (this may include field trips, on-location visits and lectures, and some cultural activities);
  • The course’s content is within the discipline of law (this may include interdisciplinary subjects, theoretical subjects, as well as practical subjects);
  • While typically taught intensively, 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);
  • A UTS Law Faculty-led overseas study tour, which would meet the requirements for academic credit towards 76099 or 78293.

Before enrolling into this subject, students must:

  • Consult and seek approval (in writing) from the Subject Coordinator, Dr Renata Grossi, that the overseas short course will be appropriate for UTS credit, and
  • Conclude enrollment in the short course overseas.

All financial, travel and visa requirements are dependent upon the host country and are to be negotiated by the student.

Faculty-led study tours

In 2025, the Faculty of Law is offering both 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). Relevant scholarships and/or travel grants may be available to support eligible students' travel overseas.

If you are interested in studying abroad for 2 weeks, please submit an expression of interest to: law.international@uts.edu.au.

The faculty-led study tours to be held in 2025:

Here are the faculty-led study tours that were held in 2024:

Co-curricular opportunities

BUILD

Extend your global learning beyond travel and starting building your global mindset with UTS 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. 

Starting with your identity as a global citizen, the program exposes you to global issues and ideas and develops your leadership skills to deliver positive global impact. Participate in interactive workshops, learn from inspiring speakers, join field trips, community activities and much more. Include an immersive overseas experience through Global Short Programs, Global Exchange or In-Country Studies to help you put your learning into practice. 

All these experiences earn points towards your completion. In addition to a completion certificate, the program is recognised on your Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS). 

For questions, contact the team at build@uts.edu.au.

Beyond UTS

Global scholarships

Humboldt University, Berlin Germany
  • One-year full-time LLM program in International Dispute Resolution (IDR).
Keio University, Tokyo Japan
  • LLM in Global Legal Practice taught in English, the first of its kind within a Japanese law school.
    Scholarships may be available for degree students.
Peking University, Beijing China
  • One-year full-time LLM in Chinese Law, focusing on Chinese civil and commercial law and taught in English.

Other international study opportunities

HKBU School of Business offers International Postgraduate Scholarships to outstanding international students who enrol in one of their full-time postgraduate programs.