Law Exchange Student Welcome
Law Student Engagement Unit
Starting a semester at Sydney Law School as an inbound exchange student is an exciting opportunity. You will be studying law in a new academic environment, meeting students from across the world, and becoming part of the Sydney Law School community. This welcome is designed to help you settle in smoothly, connect with other inbound exchange students, and understand how studying law at Sydney works. The focus is on connection, practical guidance, and helping you feel confident from your first week.
📅Date Wednesday 29 July 2026
⌚Time 9:30am - 2:00pm (Register from 9:30am, for a 10:00am start)
📍Location Law Lounge (113), New Law School Building Annex (F10a), Camperdown Campus
You will:
⭐ Meet other students joining the Sydney Law School on exchange and begin building friendships from day one
⭐ Hear a welcome from key Law School staff, including the Head of School and Dean
⭐ Take part in a campus photo challenge to help you get to know the campus in a relaxed way
⭐Receive an introduction to the Australian Legal System
The program includes short sessions, space to connect with others, and time to settle in. An Introduction to the Australian Legal System session will support your academic transition and is highly recommended for all commencing students who do not hold a law degree from a common law jurisdiction.
Accessibility and support
We want all students to feel welcome. If you have accessibility requirements or anything else you would like us to be aware of, please get in touch so we can support your participation.
Please note that the campus photo challenge is a walking activity around the Law School and surrounding campus. If you have any accessibility, mobility, or other requirements that we should be aware of, please let us know in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements.
Sustainability
Please bring a reusable water bottle. Water refill stations are available on campus.
Catering
Light catering will be provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements, allergies, or other food-related needs when registering so we can cater appropriately. While every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements, food is prepared by external caterers and we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.
Additional Information: The University of Sydney may be capturing photos/video at this event for the purpose of university marketing and promotion. These photos/video may include images of identifiable individuals.
If you do not want to be photographed or recorded, please notify a member of our event team on the day. We will handle personal information captured in these photos/video according to our Privacy Policy 2017, for more information, visit Privacy at the University.