Research efforts are focused in a number of research centres . The Faculty's research is disseminated not only through the conventional academic publication of books and articles, but also through contributions to policy formulation via law reform commissions, governmental departments, and other agencies. The ' Publications Report ' provides details. In a number of fields, books by UNSW academics are recognised as both pathbreaking and definitive. UNSW is developing a cohort of PhD, SJD and LLM students of the highest quality.
Research also is crucial for teaching in undergraduate courses.
Students are taught by researchers at the leading edge of their subjects. In addition, students are encouraged to engage in research and are provided with research skills .