The Australian National University College of Law (ANU) is ranked the number one law university in Australia and 17th in the world. It's located in Canberra, Acton amid all the parliament buildings, and was established in 1960 as the Faculty of Law. It is Australia's 7th oldest law school and is responsible for publications such as Federal Law Review and the Australian Year Book of International Law. Besides its name, the ANU is considered the "national" Australian law school and attracts students from across the globe because it specializes in international law and public law. The college provides a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as the LLB, Graduate Diploma and Masters programs. It also provides practical legal training for its internship program through the ANU "Legal Workshop", as well as clinical programs, overseas exchanges, supervised research and writing, access to innovative research and scholarship, and research degrees including the Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Also included in ANU are the National Institute of Social Sciences and Law, and a number of other legal affiliates.
This university is tied the University of Melbourne in ranking as Australia's number two law university and the world's 36th. It was established in 1855 and was the first law school in Sydney, Australia. Located in Camperdown, it is known for producing successful graduates who have assumed high legal positions such as Prime Ministers of Australia, President of the World Bank and Chief Justices of the High Court of Australia. It has a strong affiliation with the legal profession including barristers, judges and solicitors who give lectures in core legal subjects. The university provides undergraduate programs and an extensive range of postgraduate programs, and focuses on international and comparative law, taxation, corporate and criminal law, and features programs that include environmental and health law. This university claims to offer the highest quality of teaching, learning and research facilities for teachers and students, as well as a Moot Court and an extensive law library.
The University of Melbourne is located in the University Square of Parkville in Melbourne, and is tied with the University of Sydney for second place, as well as tied for the world ranking at 36th place. The school features a Mock Courtroom and is equipped with the latest technology including digital equipment, wireless networking and computer laboratories. It offers degree programs including the Melbourne JD, the Melbourne Law Masters, the Melbourne Law doctorates, the Melbourne LLB and a range of undergraduate law subjects for non-law students.