International opportunities

Take your law degree global.

The UTS Faculty of Law offers exciting opportunities for current UTS students who want to gain international 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.

 

Opportunities for credit towards your degree

Global exchange and study abroad

Add international experience to your degree by studying subjects at a UTS global exchange partner around the world. 

UTS’s Global Exchange program gives you the opportunity to study overseas for one or two teaching sessions at a UTS partner university in Asia, Europe or the Americas. 

With 248 exchange agreements with partners in more than 50 countries and territories, UTS has one of the largest international exchange programs in Australia.

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, and international internships. 

All Global Short Programs are approved by faculties and eligible students can receive academic credit and financial assistance.

International internships

UTS Law offers numerous overseas internship placements with our international partners in different countries and regions so you can learn in the real world for subject credit.

Students may study overseas outside of the exchange program and have that subject counted towards their degree by enrolling in:

International and Comparative Study in Law

International and Comparative Study in Law  (76099 for UG students, or 78293 for JD students) enables students to study a specialised short course overseas and gain subject credit in their law degree. This subject provides students with an opportunity to develop their international and comparative legal knowledge, while at the same time, develop legal skills taught in other legal traditions and cultures.  

This subject enables students to choose from a range of faculty recommendations for the overseas short course, such as those outlined in the Summer Schools section below. Alternatively students may identify their own subject 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 post graduate students) and 36 full time hours (for undergraduate students);
  • A UTS Law Faculty led overseas study tour, which would contain most of the above features.

Before enrolling into this subject, students must:

  • Consult and seek approval (in writing) from the subject coordinator that the overseas short course will be appropriate for UTS credit, and
  • Conclude enrolment 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 2024, the faculty will offer current undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in the following international study tours. Relevant scholarships and/or travel grants may be available to support eligible students' travel overseas.

Summer schools

There are several summer school programs that are offered to current UTS Law students through our overseas education partners:

  • Meiji University Language Program - Tokyo, Japan
  • 2024 Experience SWUPL Summer Program 
    • This program has a mix of diverse language and cultural courses that will enable you to experience Chinese culture in Chongqing and at SWUPL. 
    • Program dates: 21-28 May 2024
    • Cost: $220USD – this covers 8 nights accommodation, insurance, transportation for field trips, course fees, student card and 100RMB top-up fee.
    • Please register your interest to law.international@uts.edu.au by 19 March 2024.

Some funding may be available for students to assist with participation with some summer schools.

Next steps for studying with another university

Once you’ve decided you’re keen to jet set with your degree, consider the following steps and action anything needed:

  • Have I got 6 credit points available within my law electives on my study plan?
  • Have I read the UTS Handbook in relation to concurrent study at another University?
  • Once I’ve enquired with the host university and found out key details, have I applied for a concurrent study application at the UTS Student Centre?
  • Once I’m approved to undertake this subject there is no need for me to enrol into any equivalent subject here at the UTS Faculty of Law.
  • Upon completion of the subject, I must submit a copy of the concurrent study approval notification and a certified copy of my academic transcript with the grading system issued by the host university/institution in order to receive credit for an unspecified elective on my study plan. 
  • I understand that for these external programs, I will need to cover the costs for enrolment in the subject (these include but are not limited to costs such as flights, insurance, accommodation, living expenses, etc). 
Further questions?

Contact the UTS Student Centre for more information.

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). 

Beyond UTS

Master of Laws overseas  

Explore these opportunities to study the Master of Laws (LLM) program overseas:                                                 

  • King's College London, London, UK                                                                                                            

There are two options for UTS law students and graduates to study the Master of Laws (LLM) at the King’s:

  1. For UTS law graduates - fast-tracking application is now available for UTS Law graduates to study the LLM at the King’s; and
  2. For current UTS law students - a pathway program for UTS Bachelor of Laws students to study the LLM at the King’s by using concurrent study opportunities. This option is available for all UTS LLB students who obtained a minimum of distinction average mark in the first 4 semesters at UTS to take a pathway into the LLM at King’s after completing 3.5 years of their LLB study with UTS.

Email law.studentprogams@uts.edu.au for more information or assistance with your application.                   

There are three options for UTS law students to study Master of Laws (LLM) at Pace University:

  1. Dual LLM program: Study at least 1 session (0.5 years) of your LLM at UTS and apply for concurrent study to study 1 session (0.5 years) of the LLM in Comparative Legal Studies at Pace University. After successful completion of 1 session at UTS and 1 session at Pace, you will be awarded two LLM degrees. 
  2. Dual LLM program: Study at least 1 session (0.5 years) of your LLM at UTS and apply for concurrent study to study 2 sessions (1 year) of the LLM in Comparative Legal Studies at Pace University with the option for the Bar Exam. After successful completion of 1 session at UTS and 2 sessions at Pace, you will be awarded two LLM degrees with eligibility to sit the New York bar exam. 

    Scholarships may be available for UTS students participating in the dual LLM program with Pace.      
  3. Master of Laws (LLM) Program in Environmental Law with opportunity for scholarships and to participate in United Nations Environmental Diplomacy Practicum

Email law.international@uts.edu.au for more information.

  • Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
    • Global Scholarships available to study the LLM in International Economic Law, LLM in Chinese Business Law, and LLM in Common Law
  • 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
  • Peking University (PDF), Beijing China
    • One-year full-time LLM in Chinese Law, focusing on Chinese civil and commercial law and taught in English

Email law.international@uts.edu.au for more information and assistance with your application.

Other international study opportunities

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

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.