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Alumni news
ANU College of Law alumni are spread throughout the world, making a significant impact in their fields of expertise and within the community. We will keep you up to date with the latest news and features from the alumni community.
Over the last decade, Pakistan’s superior judiciary has emerged as a powerful and overtly political institution. In his new book, Associate Professor Moeen Cheema examines the power and politicisation of the judiciary and presents a deeply contextualised historical account of judicial review in postcolonial Pakistan.
The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law congratulates all members of our community who have been acknowledged in the 2022 Australia Day Honours List.
Six ANU Law alumni have been recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours List for their outstanding achievements across a broad range of fields, and for their invaluable contribution to our society. We are proud to extend our warmest congratulations to all of our alumni who were recognised this year.
Allan Anforth (GradDipPubLaw ’86) AM
For centuries, governments worldwide have used monetary powers as tools of statecraft. Money can be created to wage wars, build welfare states and rescue markets from financial- and pandemic-driven contagions.
Editor's note:
Paul Dziatkowiec (MIntLaw ’05) has had a career that has taken him around the world in various roles since graduating in 2005. In this article, he reflects on his remarkable career in diplomacy and how his studies at the ANU College of Law served as the catalyst in his journey.
More than 15 years since leaving The Australian National University (ANU), I think back on my studies as the springboard that launched me into the captivating world of diplomacy and peace mediation.
Even before graduating from The Australian National University, Lauren Skinner (BA/LLB (Hons) ’19) knew she wanted to use her law degree to deliver better justice outcomes for First Nations peoples.
From her internship with the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency to her current role as a criminal solicitor at the Aboriginal Legal Service, Lauren has always been driven to use her legal skills and knowledge to address inequality and injustice.
Sixteen alumnae from The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law have been named as finalists in the 2021 Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards.
Among the outstanding alumnae being recognised for their work in the legal profession is Elizabeth Tsitsikronis (GDLP '09, LLM '18), who was named as a finalist in two categories: Indigenous Lawyer of the Year and Innovator of the Year (Individual).
The Phillipa Weeks Scholarship in Law has helped scores of Bachelor of Laws (Hons) students from rural and regional Australia discover their potential at The Australian National University (ANU) since it was established in honour of the namesake ANU College of Law scholar.
By Varshini Viswanath (student ambassador)
If you’re an international student who has been caught in the COVID-19 study slump, you’re not alone. A recent survey by the Council of International Students Australia found that nearly 87 per cent of international students at Australian universities reported the pandemic had severely affected their studies, while nearly two-thirds reported ‘low’ to ‘very low wellbeing’.
For James Barrett (JD, GDLP ’17) being a Fulbright Scholar was always in his peripheral vision. However, it wasn’t until writing his application that he realised how a much the scholarship aligned with his plans and future vision.
Daniel Schmoll (BEc/LLB (Hons) ’21) achieved a lot during his studies at The Australian National University (ANU). Not only did he complete a Bachelor of Economics and Laws (Honours), he immersed himself in the ANU Volunteering Society as its vice president and ANU Orchestra as a clarinettist.
Recently, more than a dozen alumni from The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law were honoured in the 2021 Lawyers Weekly Awards. Among the outstanding alumni recognised was Josie Dempster (LLB (Hons) ’14, GDLP ’17), who was named the Barrister of the Year at the 30 Under 30 Awards.
The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law congratulates all members of our community who have been acknowledged in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Eleven ANU Law alumni have been recognised in the 2021 Queens Birthday Honours List for their outstanding achievements across a broad range of fields, and for their invaluable contribution to our society. We are proud to extend our warmest congratulations to all of our alumni who were recognised this year.
Philip Alston (HonLLD ‘19) AO
You might have seen her on primetime TV earlier this year, travelling around the country and participating in various challenges as part of 'The Amazing Race Australia'. However, away from the cameras, the life journey of The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law alumna Tina Kuek (MAAPD ’15, GCertLaw ‘18) has been similarly amazing, too.
More than a dozen alumni from The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law have been named as finalists in the 2021 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards and Corporate Counsel Awards.
Among the outstanding alumni being recognised for their work in the legal profession is Lauren Murphy (BA/LLB (Hons) ’15), who was named as a finalist in the 30 Under 30 Technology category.
Professor Jolyon Ford SFHEA, Associate Dean (International) at The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law, has been named a 2021-22 Fulbright Fellow.
By Aidan Hookey, ANU College of Law Student Ambassador
A team from The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law has won the Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) International Computational Law e-Moot, sealing back-to-back championships in the competition for the College.
The competition brought together 16 teams from nearly a dozen universities around the world including Australia, Germany, India, Hong Kong, Singapore and the United Kingdom.
Dr Camille Goodman (GDLP '07, PhD '19) is a self-described ‘pracademic’ whose career and professional life have traversed the boundaries of academia and public policy.
A government lawyer for many years, Dr Goodman has always kept one foot in the academic community as an alumna and visitor at The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law and through her involvement with the Australian and New Zealand Society for International Law.
For Alice Crawford (BA '14/LLB (Hons I) '14, GDLP '16), protecting vulnerable people has always given her purpose and drive in her studies and throughout her career.
A new study has found that many targets of sexual harassment in Australia face a risky and costly road to justice despite a landmark civil case in 2014 that set a new benchmark in damages.
