This on-country intensive course (LAWS4307 / LAWS6307) aims to equip students with knowledge to critically assess law's history, characteristics and impacts from the perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Central to the course is the examination of the adequacy of the current state of Australian legal education, legal practice, law and justice in relation to First Nations peoples, with a view to possibilities for reform.
This course involves an on-country experience in Central Australia, beginning in Mparntwe/ Alice Springs and travelling through to Uluru.
In 2025, the field trip will take place over 7 days, from Saturday 5 April to Saturday 12 April.
Cost of Field Trip and Travel Grant Available
The cost of the field trip is evaluated $1,600 - $2,000 per student.
Selected students will automatically be 'pre-approved' for an ANU Law Careers and Employability Travel Grant of $1,300 AUD.
The College will also cover the cost of accommodations for the first and last night of the trip.
Please note students are expected to cover any additional costs exceeding the amount covered by the travel grant.
Eligibility & Selection Guidelines
The course is available to current ANU students who:
- Are domestic or International; and
- Are enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) either as a single or flexible double degree at the ANU College of Law; or
- Are enrolled in a Juris Doctor at the ANU College of Law; and
- Have completed or be completing five 1000 or 6100 level LAWS courses.
A panel will review all applications and is responsible for selecting students for this opportunity. The selection process involves a holistic assessment of a student’s capacity and aptitude for indigenous justice. It also involves consideration of how much a student will benefit from participating in this course and field trip.
Student Profile & Short Film
Aaron Bronitt, a Bachelor International Security Studies/Laws (Hons) student at ANU, reflects on how the course has transformed his understanding about how lawfulness and justice are constructed and performed.
Application Dates and How to apply
- Open: Thursday 5 September 2024, 9:00am
- Close: Sunday 29 September,11:45pm
- Expected decision date: end of October
Enquiries
Law Student and Education Support team
(02) 6125 3483