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.  

As you might expect, the process of negotiating, discussing and drafting treaties involves voluminous documentary evidence. There are preparatory documents, documents detailing the history of drafting and negotiating, positions papers, contributions from non-State actors, and much more.

International Law

The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law held its International Women’s Day (IWD) Breakfast on 11 March 2021, with more than 60 women from across Canberra, ranging from law students, legal professionals in private practice, government and community organisations, academics and distinguished judges, attending the event.

This event provided undergraduate and postgraduate ANU Law students with a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and gain valuable advice from a diverse range of impressive and inspiring women at various stages of their careers.

IWD breakfast 1

A new book by Associate Professor Esmé Shirlow that explores deference in international adjudication has been lauded as a “ground-breaking” study and “tour de force” by legal scholars and jurists.

Judging at the Interface

Charles Zhan (JD ’11) is a partner at Moulis Legal, a boutique commercial and international law firm where he specialises in trade defence and cross-border transactions.

A bi-lingual, bi-cultural and bi-jurisdictional lawyer, Charles was drawn to The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law by its reputation for public and international law.

Charles Zhan (JD '11)

The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law congratulates all members of our community who have been acknowledged in the 2021 Australia Day Honours List.

Three ANU Law alumni have been recognised in the 2021 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.

Sally Bryant (BEc ’86, LLB ’88) PSM

Australia Day Honours

A research article co-authored by a professor and recent graduate of The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law sheds new light on government schemes for extrajudicial compensation.

Professor Greg Weeks

For Lucia Cipullo (BA ’08, MIntL (Hons) ’10), pursuing an international career was a dream nurtured by her multicultural upbringing. 

Born to Dutch and Italian parents in Hong Kong, Lucia moved to Canberra to undertake her high school and tertiary studies: a Bachelor of Arts followed by a Master of Laws (International Law) at The Australian National University (ANU).

Lucia Cipullo

More than a dozen alumnae from The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law have been named as finalists in the 2020 Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards. Among the outstanding women being recognised for their work in the legal profession is Melany Toombs (BIntR/LLB (Hons) ‘19), a finalist in the Law Student of the Year category.

Melany Toombs

Funding positions ANU as national leader for early career legal research

Three researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law have been awarded almost $1.3 million in Federal Government funding for their interdisciplinary, socio-legal projects under the Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRA) scheme.

DECRA fellows

Where can your law degree from The Australian National University (ANU) take you? How can you equip yourself with the knowledge to better succeed?

During ANU Virtual Open Week 2020, our alumni panel discussed their ANU Law experience, how they applied themselves during their studies, and shared tips on preparing for your dream career after graduation.

Our panel: 

Grand Graduation

On 13 October, we were thrilled to host the final of the ANU Gender Identity + Sexuality Law Moot, the first competition of its kind in Australia. Sponsored by Resolution Institute, the virtual competition was a great success and valuable learning experience for students from nearly a dozen law schools across Australia and New Zealand.

Bella Rollinson and Hannah Swedlund, ANU Gender Identity + Sexuality Law Moot champions

An international, interdisciplinary research project into sport integrity led by Associate Professor Kath Hall from The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law has contributed to the design of a new government agency to clamp down on match-fixing, doping and corruption.

Associate Professor Kath Hall

COVID-19 has affected us all and raised many legal questions about day-to-day life. For many Australians, housing and employment have been two areas most fraught with uncertainty.

Pierre Johannessen (GDLP ’16) is a partner at Johannessen Legal, an international boutique law firm with a Canberra office. In this Q&A, he answers some of the most common questions he receives from clients.

Employment separation certificate

The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law congratulates all members of our community who have been acknowledged in the Australia Day 2020 Honours List.

Six ANU Law alumni have been recognised in the Australia Day 2020 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.

Dr Frank Brennan (LLB (Hons) ‘90) AM

Australia Day Honours 2020

Ali Khan (LLB (Hons) ’04, GDLP ’10), an alumnus from The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law, has been awarded a 2019 Churchill Fellowship and will head overseas later this year to undertake research on supporting gay male survivors of domestic violence.

Established in 1965, the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust helps Australians to travel overseas to conduct research in their chosen field that is not readily available in Australia.

Ali Khan (LLB (Hons) '04, GDLP '10)

For many law students at The Australian National University (ANU), Beverley (Bev) Joyce King provided more than just administrative services; she was a source of warmth, familiarity and reassurance.

Bev worked for 25 years at the ANU Law front office, ensuring students were equipped with all the printed materials – from course outlines to voluminous readings – needed to succeed in their studies. She died on 19 December 2019 in Canberra. She was 77.

Bev King