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Lanie Park, a Student Ambassador at the ANU College of Law, shares her day in the life.
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ANU law students have had remarkable success at the 2024 Australian Law Student’s Association's (ALSA) Annual National Conference.
Rachel Kirk

ANU Law alumna Rachel Kirk (BA/LLB (Hons) ’17) will head to the Peace Palace at The Hague after receiving the Permanent Court of Arbitration Fellowship to support the top international court’s work. The 12-month fellowship is supported by the ANU College of Law Frohlich Scholarship.
Kirby Contract Law Moot: Team ANU

Teamwork, advocacy and sharp legal minds have guided four law students from The Australian National University (ANU) to victory at the 11th annual Kirby Contract Law Moot Competition hosted at Victoria University in Melbourne.

Alexander Titus (third from the right) visiting the High Court of Australia with fellow Y20 delegates.

Alexander Titus, a Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Politics, Philosophy and Economics student at The Australian National University (ANU), is an Australian delegate at the 2023 Group of Twenty (G20) Youth 20 (Y20) summit. Having recently returned from the pre-summit in India, Alexander reflects on the challenges, confusion and joys of youth advocacy in this blog post.

By Alexander Titus

Janine Wan

Since graduating from The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law and returning to her hometown of Singapore, Janine Wan (LLB (Hons) '19) has found her law studies to be instrumental in shaping her career.

ANU Law student ambassador Andre Kwok, currently on exchange at the National University of Singapore, sat down with Janine to reflect on her journey from the halls of ANU to the bustling streets of the Lion City as part of a four-part blog series focusing on law careers in the Asia-Pacific.

By Andre Kwok (student ambassador)

Nick Bradman and Carsten Smith

By Nick Bradman

Carsten Smith, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Norway, is a prominent legal figure known for his commitment to social justice and human rights.

During the course of his illustrious career, Mr Smith played a significant role in advancing the rights of the indigenous Sámi people of Norway, serving as the inaugural chair of the Sámi Rights Commission.

Under his leadership, the Commission worked to promote the rights of the Sámi people and address historical injustices.

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Ever wondered what it’s like to study abroad? ANU Law student ambassador Cherish Tay gives us the low-down on her adventures and experiences studying in Taiwan in her blog series.

By Cherish Tay (student ambassador)

Last month I reached one year in Taiwan.

Due to a combination of border controls that have made it difficult to go home and then re-enter Taiwan, I have ended up staying here for an entire year.

CT in Taiwan

Ever wondered what it’s like to study abroad? ANU Law student ambassador Cherish Tay gives us the low-down on her adventures and experiences studying in Taiwan in her blog series.

By Cherish Tay (student ambassador)

On Saturday 26 November 2022, a nationwide referendum was held in Taiwan seeking to lower the voting age from 20 years old to 18 via constitutional amendment.

ANU Law student ambassador Andre Kwok outside Angkor Wat in Cambodia, an ASEAN party state.

ANU Law student ambassador Andre Kwok is currently on exchange at the National University of Singapore as a Westpac Asian Exchange Scholar. Read about his experiences in this four-part blog series.

CT in Taiwan

Ever wondered what it’s like to study abroad? ANU Law student ambassador Cherish Tay gives us the low-down on her adventures and experiences studying in Taiwan in her new blog series.

By Cherish Tay (student ambassador)

I’m now studying at the National Taiwan University’s (NTU) law department, which feels like taking the guest seat at the table of Taiwan’s deep-seated legalism, the fountain of Taiwan’s rule-based society.

Rainbow

Ever wondered what it’s like to study abroad? ANU Law student ambassador Cherish Tay gives us the low-down on her adventures and experiences studying in Taiwan in her new blog series.

By Cherish Tay (student ambassador)

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While many prospective lawyers don't turn their minds to the mandatory practical legal training (PLT) requirement to practice until after they graduate, two final-semester law students at The Australian National University are already firmly on the path to their Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP).

In this blog, two students share their tips on fast-tracking your pathway into the legal profession by undertaking your PLT before graduating from law school.

What is PLT?

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By Helen Tong (student ambassador)

Team Australia comprising of Henry Palmerlee and Bas Braham, both students at The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law, has won the 24th International Negotiation Competition (INC) held at the Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Helen Tong 

Team Australia comprising of Henry Palmerlee and Bas Braham, both students at The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law, has won the 24th International Negotiation Competition (INC) held at the Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Ever wondered what it’s like to study abroad? ANU Law student ambassador Cherish Tay gives us the low-down on her adventures and experiences studying in Taiwan in her new blog series.

By Cherish Tay (student ambassador)

Migration and marriage: How LGBTIQA+ couples are challenging same-sex marriage in Taiwan

Editor's note: Ever wondered what it’s like to study abroad? ANU Law student ambassador Cherish Tay gives us the low-down on her adventures and experiences studying in Taiwan in her new blog series.


By Cherish Tay (student ambassador)

In 2019, Taiwan became the only place in Asia were same-sex marriage is legal.

Five things you should know when applying for the New Colombo Plan scholarship

Editor's note: Ever wondered what it’s like to study abroad? ANU Law student ambassador Cherish Tay gives us the low-down on her adventures and experiences studying in Taiwan in her new blog series.


By Cherish Tay (student ambassador)

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Editor's note: Ever wondered what it’s like to study abroad? ANU Law student ambassador Cherish Tay gives us the down-low on her adventures and experiences studying in Taiwan in her new blog series.


By Cherish Tay (student ambassador)