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Alison Cook

12 June 2026

Alison Cook named finalist for Lawyers Weekly Law Student of the Year
ANU Law School student Alison Cook has been named a finalist for Law Student of the Year at the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards.
Peace Palace garden, seat of the International Court of Justice

12 June 2026

Paid PhD position at ANU Law School – The International Court of Justice as a ‘World Court’
A three-year PhD scholarship is available for a highly qualified candidate to undertake research on the evolution of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as a global judicial institution
Nick Bradman delivering ANZAC dawn service address in France

27 May 2026

Alumnus gives ANZAC dawn service address in France
Alumnus Nick Bradman talks about his remarkable experience of delivering ANZAC dawn service address in France and the value of a postgraduate scholarship.
Professor Andrew Schwartz

25 May 2026

Visiting Fellow discusses consequences of temporal governance and temporary think tanks
Visiting Fellow, Professor Andrew Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder, has delivered an inspired seminar on temporal governance and the case of the temporary think tank.
Justice Dina Yehia with students

04 May 2026

Student life

From Courtroom to Campus: A Week with the ANU Visiting Judges Program
ANU Law School student Aisha Collins shared her rewarding experience of participating in the 2026 ANU Visiting Judges Program.
Dr Wanshu Cong

04 May 2026

ANU Law researcher joins global project on governing AI in space
Dr Wanshu Cong is named a Co-Investigator on a major international research project examining how artificial intelligence (AI) should be governed in outer space.
Justice Louise Taylor

10 April 2026

News

ANU alumni appointed as Chief Magistrate of the ACT Magistrates Court
ANU Law School alumni, Justice Louise Taylor, has been appointed as Chief Magistrate of the ACT Magistrates Court.
Hsu Htet

26 March 2026

Determining who has the right to control and protect cultural knowledge
Hsu Htet is completing her PhD on a topic that is close to both her heart and heritage.
World Trade Organisation Geneva and Helen Argyris

23 March 2026

News

ANU Law School alumni support next generation of students
ANU Law School alumni have created a grant helping students undertake international internships.
Lily Brooke and family

13 March 2026

News

ANU Law School student’s essay skills impress in national awards
ANU Law School student Lily Brooke has received a commendation in the Frances Forbes Essay competition.
Helen Roberts SC

13 March 2026

News

ANU Law School alumni Helen Roberts SC appointed to NSW Supreme Court
ANU Law School Alumni Helen Roberts SC has been appointed to the New South Wales Supreme Court
Japanese students group

12 March 2026

ANJeL Canberra Seminar strengthens Australia–Japan legal connections
The 2026 Australian Network for Japanese Law (ANJeL) Canberra Seminar successfully introduced Japanese law students to Australian legal institutions, history and doctrine.
Shelby Clark photo

04 February 2026

Alumni

Learning about international human rights beyond the classroom
Shelby Clark learned about the legal profession and international human rights through hands-on learning and global internships provided by ANU Law School.
Ben Huntsman

04 February 2026

Alumni

From interstate to inside Australia’s institutions with ANU Law
Read Ben's interstate study experience at ANU Law School
Emma Ashley photo

03 February 2026

Alumni

How ANU Law shaped Emma Ashley’s path into intellectual property law
Emma tells the story of how ANU Law School shaped her path into intellectual property law