In the immediate vicinity of St James', and overshadowing it, are high rise buildings containing the Sydney Law School, the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the Sydney offices of the High Court of Australia.
In the immediate vicinity of St James', and overshadowing it, are several high-rise buildings. On the north side of Queen's Square stands the Law Courts building, which is the main building of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and houses the Sydney registry of the High Court of Australia.