Join Justice Mark Livesey, President of the Court of Appeal of South Australia, as he shares practical wisdom gained from his career and imparts valuable skills to help you navigate your law degree.

In this informal session, you will also learn about the law in practice, with a focus on contract law matters, and the importance of understanding not only what the law is but also how it applies to different contexts. Justice Mark Livesey will provide insights into the important skills that you should focus on developing in first year in order to lay the foundation for your future success.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Justice Mark Livesey's experience. This session will help equip you with the tools and skills needed to succeed in contract law but also your future career.

About the judge

The Hon Justice Mark Livesey was appointed to the Supreme Court and to the new Court of Appeal of South Australia on 28 January 2020.

He has sat in the Court of Appeal since it commenced sittings on 1 January 2021.

On 1 September 2021, he was appointed President of the Court of Appeal.

After working in commercial and insurance litigation, Justice Livesey joined the Bar in July 2000. He was appointed one of Her Majesty’s Counsel in February 2006.

He had a broad practice in commercial and civil litigation, as well as appeals. He appeared in various arbitrations, including the arbitrations and mediations concerning disputes over the construction and operation of the $2.4 billion new Royal Adelaide Hospital.

Justice Livesey served as President of the South Australian Bar Association in 2011-2012 and President of the Australian Bar Association in 2014-2015. He is a fellow of the Australian Academy of Law and of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is currently the Vice Chair of the Judges Forum of the International Bar Association.