Learn how to apply the law in different contexts
Ask the right questions to tackle legal problems in a meaningful way
Discover career pathways to make a difference with your legal skills
“I keep telling myself I’m ‘doing my best,’ but what if my best isn’t good enough?”
Law School Is Hard. Let’s Make It Easier.
Too many law students are overwhelmed, burnt out, and unsure how to succeed.
📉 55% feel stressed most of the time [1]
📚 96% find assessments extremely challenging [2]
⚠️ 42% of supervisors said grads lack key practical skills [3]
That’s Why We Created Lawcademy
Lawcademy gives you the clarity, confidence, and career-ready skills your law degree doesn’t teach you.
✅ Short, practical courses
✅ Taught by top-rated legal educators, inspiring ex-students and experienced practitioners
✅ Designed to boost performance and employability
Get Help With What Matters Most
“I can’t keep up with the content”
“Study notes aren’t cutting it”
“I need real skills, not just theory”
If that sounds like you — you’re not alone.
Lawcademy is here to level the playing field.
Start Learning Smarter Today
📘 Build confidence in legal concepts
🛠️ Gain hands-on legal skills
🚀 Stand out in class and on your CV
Lawcademy: Your Shortcut to Success in Law School.
[1] & [2] 2015 Survive law Survey on student wellbeing
[3] 2024 Supreme Court of NSW Survey on Practical Legal Training
Sound familiar? It’s no wonder so many law students feel confused, unprepared, and unsure of their abilities.
At Lawcademy, we believe legal education shouldn’t feel like decoding a foreign language.
You deserve clear, practical teaching that builds real skills — not just theory.
We’re here to change that.
Our workshops and courses are designed to:
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Cut through the legalese with crystal-clear explanations
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Bridge the gap between theory and real-world legal practice
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Build your confidence in the skills that actually matter in your career
Whether you’re struggling to make sense of case law or want to stand out with practical experience, Lawcademy helps you thrive — not just survive — in law school and beyond.
Legalese (noun): A complex, cluttered and wordy language spoken exclusively by lawyers and academics.
We disrupt the way law is taught
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Ken Wu, Criminal Law & General Practice Solicitor | Non-Profit Facilitator and Trainer
Ken Wu is a lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney and a former criminal defence lawyer, known for making legal education clear, practical, and engaging.
After three years in private practice, Ken returned to UTS to teach core law subjects including Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Civil Practice, and Foundations of Law. His teaching blends legal expertise with modern tech-driven approaches — earning him the 2023 Daniel Tirado Award for Teaching Excellence and recognition as a 2024 Academic of the Year finalist at the Australian Law Awards.
Ken’s mission aligns with Lawcademy’s vision: to bridge the gap between theory and real-world skills. He’s passionate about creating inclusive, low-pressure environments where students can build confidence through advocacy and hands-on learning. Since 2018, Ken has collaborated with the UTS Law Students’ Society to launch initiatives like the Bail Competition, which has broadened access to mooting and legal practice opportunities. Ken has written questions and judged finals for the UTS LSS Witness Examination and Criminal Law Moots and led UTS teams to intervarsity success in both the Nicholas Cowdery KC Criminal Law Moot (2021, 2023 and 2024) and the Gibbs National Constitutional Law Moot (2024).
Outside the lecture theatre, Ken has trained youth leaders through nonprofits like B Inspiring and AIESEC, and led the expansion of the UTS Business Mentors Program — helping hundreds of students transition successfully into university life.
At Lawcademy, Ken brings his award-winning teaching and advocacy experience to help students not just survive law school — but thrive in it.
Level up your law student experience:
Unhappy with your Semester 1 results? Want to develop better notes, study habits and stop procrastinating? This course teaches you how to excel at being a law student. Best part? You won't need to pick up any big heavy textbooks
Develop your study skills through this interactive course. You'll walk away with a structured plan to slay law school and receive personalised feedback
Running in July 2025
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Is your problem solving a problem for markers? This course is designed to help you draft and deliver clear and effective responses to problem solving and to shake some bad habits!
Build your problem solving capability today! Includes two interactive scaffolds to help you build your problem solving across your law school subjects
Dates TBC
Build your practical skills
Unsure what the an affidavit is? Searching on Google when your boss asks you to draft a witness statement?
You will learn the substance of an affidavit, basic evidentiary issues, form and presentation and drafting skills, and walk away from the workshop with practice-ready scaffolds and a draft affidavit.
Running in August 2025
Advocacy experience is highly prized by employers, improves communication, research skills and develops confidence. This workshop will teach you the basics for advocacy and public speaking and is open for students of all levels.
Future proof your career with solicitor ready advocacy skills.
Launching September 2025
Unsure how to approach your client interviews? Searching on Google about the best approach?
You will learn how to obtain information relevant to affidavits, witness statements and pleadings, practice with peers to build confidence and walk away with two scaffolds to organise and excel in their client interviews.