Study law at Australia's oldest and most prestigious law school, in the country's legal and financial capital. Taken as a combined degree, Sydney's LLB pairs rigorous legal training with a second discipline — and opens a 2-year post-study work visa toward a global legal career.
5 years
Combined degree
AU$58,000
Tuition / year (intl.)
Feb 2027
Next intake
IELTS 7.0
English requirement
Overview
✓ Study at Australia's oldest law school, at a world top-20 university (QS 2026)
✓ Combined degree — earn a second bachelor's alongside your LLB
✓ Satisfies academic requirements for legal practice; 2-year post-study work visa
At Sydney, the LLB is studied as a combined degree — you pair law with Arts, Commerce, Economics or Science, gaining a full qualification in a second field. You'll build core legal skills in contracts, torts, constitutional and criminal law, then specialise through electives, moots and clinics.
Sydney Law School's reputation opens doors to top firms, the bar, government and international bodies. The LLB satisfies the academic requirements for admission to practice, and a 2-year post-study work visa lets international graduates build experience in Australia.
Just short of a 95 ATAR? Your counsellor can advise on combined-degree pairings and pathways that keep a Sydney law qualification within reach.
What you'll study
Core areas
01 Contracts
02 Torts
03 Constitutional Law
04 Criminal Law
05 Equity & Property
06 Moots, Clinics & Electives
After you graduate
Career outcomes
AU$75k+
Typical graduate lawyer salary
2-year 485 visa
Post-study work in Australia
Top employers
Allens, Herbert Smith Freehills, King & Wood Mallesons
Paths
Practice, the bar, government, international bodies
How to apply
Application timeline
June – September 2026
Prepare your application
Gather transcripts, take IELTS/TOEFL, and prepare your qualification documents. Your counsellor reviews everything free of charge.
September – November 2026
Submit your application
Sydney assesses international applications directly. Law is highly competitive — apply early for the February 2027 intake and choose your combined-degree pairing.
November 2026 – January 2027
Receive your offer
Offers are released as applications are assessed. Your counsellor follows up on your file and helps you compare offers.
December 2026 – January 2027
Accept & student visa
Accept your offer, receive your CoE, arrange OSHC, and apply for your subclass 500 student visa.
February 2027
Orientation & start
Arrive in Sydney for orientation and begin your combined law degree at Sydney Law School.
Fees & funding
Tuition fees & costs
Tuition (international)
Per annum
AU$58,000
Total degree cost
Combined degree (indicative)
~AU$290,000
OSHC (health cover)
Mandatory for student visa
~AU$600/yr
Student visa fee
Subclass 500
A$2,000
Scholarships
Funding you may be eligible for
Sydney International Student Award
University of Sydney · Merit-based
AU$10,000–$40,000
Coverage: Tuition contribution, tiered by merit
Eligibility: High-achieving international entrants
Duration: Degree length
Deadline: Automatic consideration on admission
Source: sydney.edu.au scholarships, 2026
Australia Awards
Australian Government · Fully funded
Full award
Coverage: Tuition, living, flights, OSHC
Eligibility: Students from partner countries
Duration: Full programme
Deadline: Varies by country — typically April
Source: australiaawards.gov.au
Government Scholarships (home country)
Saudi SACM, Kuwaiti MOHE, etc.
Full award
Coverage: Tuition + living expenses + flights
Eligibility: Varies by country
Duration: Full degree
Deadline: Varies — your counsellor checks eligibility
Loans & financing
Alternative funding options
MPOWER Financing
International student loan · No cosigner
Available for international students at leading Australian universities. No cosigner, collateral, or local credit history required.
Work during studies
Student visa holders · Up to 48 hrs/fortnight
Work up to 48 hours per fortnight during term and unlimited during scheduled breaks — many law students take paralegal or clerkship roles in Sydney's legal sector.
Living costs
Monthly budget in Sydney
Sydney is Australia's largest and most expensive city, but also its legal and financial capital — the internship and career opportunities are unmatched. Sharing accommodation is the norm for students.
Rent (shared apartment)AU$1,100–$1,800
Food & groceriesAU$450–$650
Transport (Opal)AU$200
Health cover (OSHC)AU$50
Books & materialsAU$70–$130
Personal & leisureAU$300–$500
Estimated totalAU$2,150–$3,300/month
Student-visa financial requirement: A$29,710/year living costs in addition to tuition and travel — via bank statements or approved evidence.
Student visa
Australian student visa requirements
Visa type
Student Visa (subclass 500)
CoE required
Confirmation of Enrolment from Sydney
Application fee
A$2,000
Financial proof
A$29,710/year living + tuition + travel
Health cover
OSHC mandatory (~A$600/year)
Post-graduation
Temporary Graduate visa (485) — ~2 years (bachelor)
Student stories
Hear from our students
"Combining law with commerce gave me two degrees and a real edge — I clerked at a top Sydney firm before graduating. Sydney Law School's reputation opens doors everywhere. My counsellor guided me through the combined-degree choice and visa."
YH
Yousef H.
LLB (combined), Sydney — Class of 2027 · 🇯🇴 Jordan
"The moots and clinics made the law feel real, not just theory. Sydney is expensive, but the legal internships here are unmatched, and the post-study work visa is helping me build experience toward admission."
LZ
Lina Z.
LLB (combined), Sydney — Class of 2026 · 🇦🇪 UAE
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How is the LLB structured at Sydney?
At the University of Sydney, undergraduate law is studied as a combined degree — you pair the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with another bachelor's (such as Arts, Commerce, Economics or Science), typically over about five years. This gives you a full degree in a second discipline alongside your law qualification, which employers value highly.
How prestigious is Sydney Law School?
Sydney Law School is Australia's oldest law school and consistently ranked among the world's best for law. The University of Sydney sits around #18 globally (QS 2026). Its graduates practise at leading firms, at the bar, in government and internationally.
Can I become a lawyer in Australia with this degree?
The LLB satisfies the academic requirements for admission to legal practice in Australia. After the degree you complete Practical Legal Training (PLT) and apply for admission. International graduates can also use a 2-year post-study work visa to gain experience before deciding their next step.
What ATAR do I need?
Law is highly competitive — you'll typically need an ATAR of about 95+ (or a strong international equivalent) plus IELTS 7.0. If you're close, your counsellor can advise on combined-degree options and pathways that keep law within reach.
How expensive is living in Sydney?
Sydney is Australia's most expensive city — budget roughly AU$2,100–$3,200/month all-in, with rent the biggest factor. It's also Australia's legal and financial hub, offering unmatched internship and career opportunities. Sharing accommodation keeps costs manageable.
