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Adelaide Law School is future focused and committed to preparing students for careers of tomorrow, equipped to manage the challenges of a changing world.
Much of our world has a legal dimension, from new technologies and artificial intelligence to human rights and environmental issues. A law career is an opportunity to advocate, affect change and have an impact.
Adelaide Law School is South Australia's top law school*. A law school where you build your solid foundation through our well-established networks in the legal profession and access an impressive global network of international opportunities, studying law with us can lead you anywhere.
*QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023
Adelaide Law School 150 Club
To mark the University of Adelaide’s 150th anniversary, we invite you to become a part of history by joining the Adelaide Law School 150 Club, by providing a gift to support students at the Adelaide Law School.
Uluru Statement from the Heart
The Adelaide Law School proudly supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart. We are dedicated to upholding the principles of justice, reconciliation, and constitutional recognition as articulated in this significant document. Our institution is deeply committed to advancing Indigenous rights, nurturing meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities, and advocating for constitutional reform that acknowledges the rightful place of First Nations in Australia's past, present, and future.
The Sir John Salmond Law Library
The Sir John Salmond Law Library is a research and reference library offering access to a wide range of Australian and international legal resources.
Free Legal Clinics
The Adelaide Law School operates a number of free legal advice clinics, run by final-year students and supervised by experienced, practicing lawyers, to assist the community.
Adelaide Law Review
The Review publishes articles, comments, review essays, case notes and book reviews on all areas of the law from the foremost national and international legal scholars.
International Students
The Adelaide Law School offers a seamless route from your high school to the practice of law in Canada.
Distinguished Visitors to the ALS
The Adelaide Law School is proud to host distinguished visiting academics, scholars, and judges/jurists.
News and highlights
Madeleine Perrett presenting at ALAA
Madeleine Perrett recently presented at the Australasian Law Academics Association (ALAA) at the University of Queensland. Her presentation, 'Indigenous Voices in Legal Research: A Non-Indigenous Perspective', explored the ethical responsibilities, methodological challenges, and opportunities for respectful engagement that non-Indigenous legal scholars face when engaging with Indigenous voices in legal research.
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Higher Degree by Research Conference Showcases Scholarly Engagement and Career Insights by Madeleine Perrett and Frankie Bray
The Adelaide Law School recently hosted its annual Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Conference, organised by HDR representatives Madeleine Perrett and Frankie Bray. The event brought together research students, academic staff, and legal professionals for a day of vibrant discussion, reflection, and professional development.
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Madeleine Perrett receives ABLE Education Excellence Award
We are delighted to share that Madeleine Perrett, PhD Candidate in the Adelaide Law School, has been awarded the prestigious ABLE Education Excellence Award for 2025.
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