01 Dec 2021

A new research project led by scholars from The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law aims to challenge the traditional concept of a legal education by broadening the representation of historically marginalised groups, theories and perspectives.

In a year shaped by global movements including Black Lives Matter and #MeToo, educators and researchers note the timely and practical value of embedding “critical evaluation” skills among the next generation of lawyers. 

30 Nov 2021

The New South Wales Government has recently announced a target of reducing the state’s emissions by 50 per cent by 2030 on 2005 levels. Meeting this target while driving increased prosperity requires the realisation of the cheapest sources of abatement.

Consistent with this commitment, there is an opportunity to expand the role of forests in NSW’s climate strategy by stopping logging in state forests.

15 Nov 2021

When companies cause harm to the environment, inflict injury on workers, or commit financial fraud, we're used to seeing directors, managers, advisers or regulators come under scrutiny. By contrast, shareholders have been relatively safe from criticism or condemnation in the eyes of the law and conventional morality.

Are shareholders passive agents whose interests start and end with dividends, or do they have a responsibility to drive ‘principled profit’ in the context of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues?

15 Nov 2021

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. 

10 Nov 2021

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).

07 Nov 2021

Madeleine McGregor grew up in Tasmania, and came to study law at The Australian National University (ANU) in 2016.

19 Oct 2021

The Australian National University (ANU) Ashurst Novice Moot Competition concluded last week, with the grand final conducted over Zoom on Monday 11 October.

The 2021 competition was a great success and attracted a record-breaking 30 ANU teams, comprised of both Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Juris Doctor students.

18 Oct 2021

By Varshini Viswanath (student ambassador)

Canberra is where federal laws are debated and enshrined. It’s also where law students at The Australian National University (ANU) gain unique access and insight into institutions that uphold the democratic system.

15 Oct 2021

By Aidan Hookey (student ambassador)

The University of Auckland has won the second Australian National University (ANU) Gender Identity + Sexuality Law Moot, edging out Monash University in an impressive grand final on 12 October 2021.

The Honourable Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG (HonLLD '14), one of three judges in the grand final, described the moot as “going from strength to strength”.

13 Oct 2021

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. 

12 Oct 2021

Trying something new is one of the best parts about university: that’s just what Ulrika Yui Ting Li and Satkeerat Singh did when they decided to compete in the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Law Students' Society (LSS) Intervarsity Legal Technology Moot, reaching the semi-finals of the competition!

11 Oct 2021

Coming Out Day 2021 celebrates the act of coming out as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community: today, we reflect on the progress the Australian National University (ANU) College of Law and our surrounding community are making towards exemplifying LGBTQIA+ inclusion and allyship.

Amy Kilpatrick (LLB (Hons) '02) is an Australian National University (ANU) College of Law graduate, former clinical course convenor and now Deputy General Counsel at ANU.

05 Oct 2021

By Aidan Hookey (student ambassador)

A team of law students from The Australian National University (ANU) has won the prestigious 2021 Sir Harry Gibbs Constitutional Law Moot.

27 Sep 2021

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’.

27 Sep 2021

Together with the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA), The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law is pleased to announce the launch of the True Justice: Deep Listening website and EOI process.

23 Sep 2021

Professor Kevin Jon Heller, an international law scholar at The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law, has joined an elite list of special advisers to Mr Karim A.A. Khan QC, prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Professor Heller will assume the role of Special Adviser on International Criminal Law Discourse.

15 Sep 2021

By Aidan Hookey (student ambassador)

Law students from across Australia and New Zealand are preparing to compete in The Australian National University (ANU) Gender Identity + Sexuality Law Moot, which runs 27 September to 12 October 2021. 

The Honourable Justices Michael Kirby AC CMG (Hon LLD '14) and Melissa Perry have been named judges for the moot’s final for a second year running.  

09 Sep 2021

Today is R U OK? Day - a day that reminds us to ask our friends, family, colleagues, and loved ones if they are really 'OK'. We asked the ANU College of Law community what they have been doing to stay 'OK'.

06 Sep 2021

Law students from across Australia and New Zealand are preparing to compete in The Australian National University (ANU) Gender Identity + Sexuality Law Moot, which runs 27 September to 8 October 2021.

The Honourable Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG (Hon LLD '14) has been named judge for the moot’s final for a second year running.

01 Sep 2021

By Aidan Hookey (student ambassador)

Traditionally, the legal profession hasn’t been synonymous with technological innovation; pen-and-paper contracts, complex legislation and a pyramid model of junior lawyers supporting senior associates and partners have long been the norm.