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You can choose a variety of electives from across our elective program, or you can choose to concentrate some or all of your electives within one of our Elective Streams that broadly group electives in areas of focused study. 

Elective subjects allow you to gain deeper experience in topics of interest to you, or relevance to a professional path you may be interested in pursuing. Electives are taught by experts in their field and research leaders.

The Undergraduate Law Elective Streams are set out below. Click on the Stream link to see the subjects available in each stream. The availability of each subject for the next two years is set out to assist you in planning your study program.

Students are encouraged to consider their subject enrolments well in advance as some electives are offered only once every two years.

NOTE: LLB Students are required to take one legal theory subject (6cp) as part of their course. The legal theory subjects for LLB students are identified with an asterisk (*) below. 

An ‘x’ indicates when a subject is offered on the timetabling grids below:

Elective Stream 1 – Public Law

Public Law deals with the powers, rights and obligations of the Commonwealth and state governments and the citizens governed by those laws. It includes constitutional, administrative, international and criminal law, and the laws that apply to the responsibility of public officers towards the state, each other, and the public.

Subject no.Subject nameAut 24Spr 24Sum 24/25AUT 25SPR 25SUM 25/26
76037Advanced Criminal LawXX XX 
76016Advanced Revenue Law X    
76048Citizenship and Immigration Law    X 
76041Climate Law and Carbon Markets  X  X
78284Courts and Judges  X  X
78030Criminal Sentencing Law X  X 
76012*CriminologyXXXXXX
78042Environmental Planning and Development Law X  X 
76034Law of Slavery and Human Trafficking X  X 
76111Limits on Government Power X    
76089Privacy and Surveillance Law X  X 
78245Public Health LawX     
76113Regulating TechnologiesX   X 
76212Revenue LawX  X  

Faculty experts who teach or research in Public Law: Alexandra Grey, Alecia Simmonds, Anita Stuhmcke, Beth Goldblatt, Brian Opeskin, Christine Giles, Elyse Methven, Eugene Schofield-Georgeson, Isabel Karpin, Jane Wangmann, Jennifer Burn, Karen Lee, Karen O’Connell, Katherine Biber, Laurie Berg, Linda Steele, Lisa Billington, Natalie Stoianoff, Nola Ries, Penny Crofts, Robin Bowley, Tracey Booth, Thalia Anthony 

 

If you are eligible to undertake Honours, and wish to deepen your knowledge in Public Law, you are encouraged to contact any of these academics who have discrete areas of expertise and who may be able to supervise your thesis.

Elective Stream 2 – Private Law

Private Law concerns individuals and legal entities and their rights and obligations; the duties they owe each other, when will they be liable for breach and what remedies are available.  It is commonly regarded as embracing areas of law known as tort, contract, equity and property law and its content is drawn from common law and statute.  It includes fields of law such as corporate and commercial law. 

Subject no.Subject nameAut 24Spr 24Sum 24/25Aut 25Spr 25Sum 25/26
76086Advanced Commercial Transactions X X  
76047Advanced Contracts X  X 
76112Australian Private International LawX     
77715Banking LawX  X  
76043Building and Construction Law X  X 
78220Commercial Equity X  X 
76027Competition LawX  X  
78126Corporate Governance X X  
76023Deceptive Trade Practices and Product Liability X  X 
76115Insolvency X  X 
76022Insurance LawX  X  
76015Labour Law   XX 
76116Personal Injury Law in Practice X X  
76002Sports LawXXXXX 
76517SuccessionX  X  
76087Workplace Health & Safety LawX  X  

Faculty experts who teach or research in Private Law: Allison Silink, Anita Stuhmcke, Brett Heino, Catherine Robinson, Chris Croese, Colin Hawes, David Leary, David Lindsay, Des Finegan, Eugene Schofield-Georgeson, Evana Wright, Francis Johns, George Tian, Grace Li, Honni van Rijswijk, Isabella Alexander, Joellen Riley Munton, Maria Abertos, Michael Rawling, Michael Thomson, Natalie Stoianoff, Renata Grossi, Robin Bowley, Rod Smith, Shaunnagh Dorsett, Teresa Somes.

If you are eligible to undertake Honours, and wish to deepen your knowledge in Private Law, you are encouraged to contact any of these academics who have discrete areas of expertise and who may be able to supervise your thesis.

Elective Stream 3 – Legal Theory, Systems and History

Legal Theory, Systems and History explores the theoretical study of law, embracing what is classically known as “jurisprudence”.  Jurisprudence seeks to explain the nature of law and inform our understanding of legal reasoning, legal systems, legal institutions and the role of law in society. This stream also explores different legal systems, aspects of legal history and other questions about law and society, legal philosophy and culture.

Note: The subjects which form the core legal theory subjects in the JD course are marked with an asterisk (*).

Subject no.Subject nameAut 24Spr 24Sum 24/25AUT 25SPR 25SUM 25/26
76033*Animal Law and Policy in AustraliaX  X  
76003Asian Law & Legal Systems   X  
78126Corporate Governance X X  
76012*CriminologyXXXXXX
76081*Gender and the Law X X  
76109*History and Theory of International Law  X  X
76068*Indigenous Peoples and the LawX   X 
76009Introduction to Chinese Business Law  X  X
76005Islamic Law X X  
76057*Judgment and the Rule of Law X  X 
76008*JurisprudenceXXXXXX
76902*Law and Literature  X  X
76117*Legal Reasoning X  X 
78039*Wickedness and ViceX   X 

Faculty experts who teach or research in Legal Theory, Systems and History: Alecia Simmons, Ana Vrdoljak, Anthea Vogl, Beth Goldblatt, Brett Heino, Catherine Robinson, Colin Hawes, Elyse Methven, Eugene Schofield-Georgeson, Frances Simmons, Honni vanRijswijk, Isabel Karpin, Isabella Alexander, Jane Wangmann, Jenni Millbank, Jessie Hohmann, Karen O’Connell, Katherine Biber, Katheryn Greenman, Laurie Berg, Linda Steele, Lisa Billington, Maxine Evers, Michael Thomson,  Miranda Kaye, Nicole Watson, Patrick Lenta, Penny Crofts,  Ramona Vijeyarasa, Renata Grossi, Roberto Buonamano, Sara Dehm, Sacha Molitorisz, Shaunnagh Dorsett, Sophie Riley, Teresa Somes, Teri Libesman, Thalia Anthony, Tracey Booth, Trish Luker.

If you are eligible to undertake Honours, and wish to deepen your knowledge in Legal Theory, Systems and History, you are encouraged to contact any of these academics who have discrete areas of expertise and who may be able to supervise your thesis.

Elective Stream 4 – Legal Practice and Dispute Resolution

Legal Practice and Dispute Resolution offer specialised electives that examine different areas of legal practice and the resolution of disputes. These subjects form a valuable foundation for professional practice in the discipline of law. They are also relevant to Practical Legal Training (PLT), which is also offered at UTS.

Subject no.Subject nameAut 24Spr 24Sum 24/25AUT 25SPR 25SUM 25/26
76086Advanced Commercial Transactions X X  
76052Dispute Resolution AdvocacyXX XX 
76105Disruptive Technologies and the LawX  X  
77745NegotiationXX XX 
76116Personal Injury Law in Practice X X  
78013Refugee Law and Practice  X  X
76095Strategic Litigation Clinic  X   
76517SuccessionX  X  
76106Technology Law, Policy and Ethics (CS1)X  X  

Faculty experts who teach or research in Legal Practice and Dispute Resolution: Alexandra Grey, Anthea Vogl, Christine Giles, Des Finegan, Eugene Schofield-Georgeson, Evana Wright, Genevieve Wilkinson, Jane Rawlings, Jackie Jones, Linda Steele, Maria Abertos, Maryam Tabari, Maxine Evers, Miranda Kaye, Robin Bowley, Sara Dehm, Stuart Lowe, Thalia Anthony.

If you are eligible to undertake Honours, and wish to deepen your knowledge in Legal Practice and Dispute Resolution, you are encouraged to contact any of these academics who have discrete areas of expertise and who may be able to supervise your thesis.

Elective Stream 5 – Intellectual Property, Media and Technology

Intellectual Property, Media and Technology address ideas, innovation and technology in a variety of different ways.  Intellectual Property laws protect ideas and innovations that create valuable forms of intangible personal property through copyright, design, trade mark and patent laws. Increasingly technology impacts the nature of these forms of property and the laws that protect and regulate them. Media law deals with the expression of ideas in the press.

Subject no.Subject nameAut 24Spr 24Sum 24/25AUT 25SPR 25SUM 25/26
76107Applied Project (CS2) X  X 
76105Disruptive Technologies and the LawX  X  
76056 Intellectual Property Commercialisation Overview   X  
78258Intellectual Property and Human RightsX     
76108International Law & Cultural Heritage      
76084IP Copyright and Design X  X 
76085IP Trade MarksX  X  
76521IP & Traditional Knowledge  X   
76114*Just Tech X  X 
76019Media and Digital Platform Regulation  X   
76063Media Law    X 
76089Privacy & Surveillance Law X  X 
76106Technology Law, Policy and Ethics (CS1)X  X  

Faculty experts who teach or research in Intellectual Property, Media and Technology: Andrew Mowbray, David Lindsay, David Leary, Derek Wilding, Evana Wright, Francis Johns, Genevieve Wilkinson, George Tian, Grace Li, Honni vanRijswijk, Isabella Alexander, Jane Rawlings,  Karen Lee, Kris Wilson, Maryam Tabari, Maxine Evers, Natalie Stoianoff, Ramona Vijeyarasa, Sacha Molitorisz.    

If you are eligible to undertake Honours, and wish to deepen your knowledge in Intellectual Property, Media and Technology, you are encouraged to contact any of these academics who have discrete areas of expertise and who may be able to supervise your thesis.

Elective Stream 6 – International Law, Human Rights and The Environment

International law considers the rules, norms and standards generally accepted between nations in relation to matters such as war, diplomacy, trade and human rights. International law enables a deeper understanding of our role as global citizens. This stream also includes diverse subjects that address the increasingly global approach to the law with a particular focus on human rights and the environment.

Subject no.Subject nameAut 24Spr 24Sum 24/25AUT 25SPR 25SUM 25/26
76112Australian Private International LawX     
76048Citizenship and Immigration Law    X 
76041Climate Law and Carbon Markets  X  X
76088Discrimination and the Law X  X 
76024Environmental LawX  X  
78042Environmental Planning & Development Law X  X 
76109*History and Theory of International Law  X  X
78258Intellectual Property and Human RightsX     
76903International Commercial Transactions X  X 
77794International Environmental Law X    
76007International Human Rights Law X  X 
78016International Humanitarian Law      
76108International Law & Cultural Heritage      
76025International Organisations    X 
76005Islamic Law X X  
76039Jessup International Moot  X  X
76034Law of Slavery and Human Trafficking X  X 
78008Law of the Sea   X  
78013Refugee Law and Practice  X  X
76095Strategic Litigation Clinic  X   
76013World Trade LawX   X 

Faculty experts who teach or research in International Law, Human Rights and The Environment: Alexandra Grey, Ana Vrdoljak, Anthea Vogl, Beth Goldblatt, Brian Opeskin, Colin Hawes, David Leary, Evana Wright, Genevieve Wilkinson, George Tian, Honni vanRijswijk, Jennifer Burn, Jessie Hohmann, Karen O’Connell, Kathryn Greenman, Laurie Berg,  Lisa Billington, Matthew Walsh, Natalie Stoianoff, Patrick Lenta, Ramona Vijeyarasa, Roberto Buonamano, Sara Dehm, Sophie Riley, Stuart Lowe, Terri Libesman, Thalia Anthony.

If you are eligible to undertake Honours, and wish to deepen your knowledge in International Law, Human Rights and The Environment, you are encouraged to contact any of these academics who have discrete areas of expertise and who may be able to supervise your thesis.

Elective Stream 7 – Health, Families and Children

Health, Families and Children explores how the justice system impacts these areas in different ways. These subjects reflect current areas of focus which include reproduction, disability, health and violence, health and human rights, aging and chronic disease. This stream enables students to deepen their understanding of how the law regulates and intersects with public and private areas relating to individuals and families. 

Subject no.Subject nameAut 24Spr 24Sum 24/25AUT 25SPR 25SUM 25/26
76070Biomedical law and BioethicsX  X  
76066Children and the Law      
78229Disability & the LawX  X  
76088Discrimination and the Law X  X 
76093Elder LawX  X  
76516Family LawXX XX 
76081*Gender and Law X X  
76030Genetics and the Law      
76038Law and Mental HealthX  X  
76045Medicine and the Law X  X 
78245Public Health LawX     

Faculty experts who teach or research in Health, Families and Children: Anita Stuhmcke, Beth Goldblatt, Isabel Karpin, Jackie Jones, Jane Wangmann, Jenni Millbank, Karen O’Connell, Linda Steele, Michael Thomson, Miranda Kaye, Nola Ries, Patrick Lenta, Terri Libesman, Teresa Somes, Tracey Booth.

If you are eligible to undertake Honours, and wish to deepen your knowledge in Health, Families and Children, you are encouraged to contact any of these academics who have discrete areas of expertise and who may be able to supervise your thesis.

Electives beyond the classroom

These subjects provide opportunities for students to study beyond the classroom. They also cover areas which are included in the above streams. These subjects offer international and local learning opportunities, such as internships, mooting and short courses. They also offer skills that enable students to be work-ready.

Subject no.Subject nameAut 24Spr 24Sum 24/25AUT 25SPR 25SUM 25/26
76900MootXX  X 
76801Exchange Subject 1XX XX 
76802Exchange Subject 2XX XX 
76803Exchange Subject 3XX XX 
76804Exchange Subject 4XX XX 
76097Local InternshipXX XX 
76098International Legal InternshipX X  X
76099International and Comparative Study in LawXX XXX
76039Jessup International Moot  X  X
76094Oxford International Intellectual Property MootX  X  

In addition please note:

  • These subject offerings and subject modes of delivery (online, face to face, etc.), are subject to change or to cancellation without prior notice. These timetabling decisions are made at the discretion of the Faculty and are contingent on enrolments, academic availability and the viability of the subject(s) in question.
  • Check your study plan if subjects offered are part of your course.
  • Check access conditions for eligibility.

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