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Prepare for a new age of law. 

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.

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Adelaide Law School 150 Club

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.

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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. 

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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.

Free Legal Clinics

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. 

Adelaide Law Review

International Students

The Adelaide Law School offers a seamless route from your high school to the practice of law in Canada. 

Our Montreal program

Distinguished Visitors to the ALS

The Adelaide Law School is proud to host distinguished visiting academics, scholars, and judges/jurists.

Academic Visitors Judges in Residence Program

News and highlights

RUMLAE Director Participates in Maritime Security Cooperation Workshop

RUMLAE Director, Prof Dale Stephens (in his reserve Navy capacity) recently participated as a presenter and course manager in the 2025 Maritime Security Cooperation Workshop held in Canberra during the week of 7 - 11 April.

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Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Adelaide Law School Prize Ceremony

On Thursday, 3 April 2025, the Adelaide Law School proudly hosted its annual Prize Ceremony in the stunning surrounds of the National Wine Centre.

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RUMLAE Congratulates Ms. Emma Colovic and Ms. Evelyn Vincin Walker on their International IHL Mooting Achievement

RUMLAE is very pleased to congratulate Ms Emma Colovic and Ms Evelyn Vincin Walker for being runners up in the Grand Final of the Red Cross International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot (Asia-Pacific) conducted recently in Hong Kong.

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