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School of Law and Society

Our aim is to provide a practical, inspiring and rigorous learning environment that empowers graduates to be skilled, future-ready and socially responsible.

We are committed to quality teaching and learning that focuses on employability and flexibility, where students learn to work independently, as well as with others, to navigate complex practical, ethical and social issues.

We look forward to working with you to achieve your ambitions and to contribute and innovate locally and globally.

Programs

Through our academic programs we: 

  • Prepare outstanding and ethical graduates who are equipped for rapidly changing and interdisciplinary careers
  • Advance meaningful scholarship and ideas for the benefit of the academic, professional and wider community
  • Foster public service and justice

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Research

We produce high quality and impactful research that makes a difference in our world. Research is underpinned by principles of human rights, social justice and integrity.

Research spotlight

No gavels, no hearsay and lots of drinking: a law expert ranks legal dramas by their accuracy

Most legal dramas are terrible at capturing the realities of law, Dr Dale Mitchell writes for The Conversation.

Virtual child sexual abuse material can be used to disguise real abuse
New research on virtual child sexual abuse material (VCSAM) shows it can disguise the abuse of real children and be a gateway to “contact offending” against children (meaning abusing them in real life), and a grooming technique.
Pro-speeding content higher in speeders

USC’s Road Safety Research Collaboration Unit has confirmed the link between social media, mass media and an influence on risk-taking behaviour in new research showing exposure to content promoting speeding on social media and mass media was higher in speeders compared to non-speeders.

Research students

Progress knowledge and pursue your research passion under the supervision of our school's skilled researchers and industry experts.

Facilities

Hands-on learning

UniSC campuses feature modern learning facilities and specialist simulated environments including a near replica of a real courtroom, called the moot court. Strong connections to industry give students clinic experience helping real clients in the community.

university medallist jessica cherry addressing graduation
Graduate careers soar in 10 years of UniSC Law
17 Sep

As the University of the Sunshine Coast’s first Law graduates swap exciting career stories this week for the School’s 10-year milestone, its latest high achievers will be crossing the stage to forge their own paths to professional success.

Interior of the Senate Chamber, Parliament House, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Are the far-left and far-right merging together?
9 Sep

When most of us think about politics, we think of different views as sitting on a spectrum.

Soccer field and Eiffel tower
How Paris 2024 became the most meme-d Olympics ever
15 Aug

Paris 2024 might go down in history as the most meme-d sporting event ever.