ANU 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
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.
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.
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:
