By Varshini Viswanath (student ambassador)
Every first-year law student wants to know the secret to success in law school.
While there are no short cuts to high distinctions, first-year law students can develop academic skills vital to their academic and professional career through the Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) program at The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law.
Throughout his time at The Australian National University (ANU), Tiger Lin (BPolPhilEc /LLB (Hons)) was not only committed to his own studies, but to improving the experiences of other students.
From his involvement in the ANU Law Students’ Society and as an ANU College of Law Student Ambassador to co-launching an online tutoring and mentoring service for regional high school students, Tiger had a positive impact on his peers and was an active participant in the ANU community.
For almost 50 years, The Australian National University (ANU) School of Legal Practice (previously the ANU Legal Workshop) has been a pioneer in practical legal training (PLT) that has helped more than 10,000 graduates over the past 30 years realise their professional ambitions.
Its closure on 31 December 2021 marks the end of an era that began on 10 January 1972 when 18 students – 16 of whom were from ANU – enrolled in Australia’s inaugural PLT course.
The Australian Crisis Simulation Summit (ACSS) is gearing up for its second year with an emphasis on inclusion and expertise, making its mission of developing the next generation of national security leaders a truly Australia-wide exercise.
A desire to make a difference is what initially led Max Farinazzo to enrol in a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) at The Australian National University (ANU).
A proud young Kamilaroi man, Max witnessed firsthand the difference lawyers can make in people’s lives. Now, he is determined to do the same.
An intellectual inquisitiveness that turns heads and minds is what first made Matthew Bunten stand out from the crowd in his legal theory course at The Australian National University (ANU).
Associate Professor Joshua Neoh vividly remembers his tutorials with Matthew.
“He sat in the front row to my right,” Dr Neoh said.
Law was never part of the plan for Himangi Ticku.
Seventeen and fresh out of high school, she left home in New Delhi, India and travelled halfway around the world to pursue a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in International Relations and Political Science, at The Australian National University (ANU).
From home in North Queensland to studying law in the Deep South of the US, Georgie Juszczyk's experience as a student at The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law has opened doors she never imagined.
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a law student entails at The Australian National University (ANU)? What learning support is available? Where an internship or exchange program can take you? Or secrets to striking the right study-life balance?
In 2020, The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law re-introduced the International Law Clinic (LAWS4302). This clinic is offered as an undergraduate course for students who have an interest in experiencing the practical application of international law. Its main focus is to encourage students to work collaboratively while responding to projects initiated by the conveners.
Whether you're considering studying law at the undergraduate or postgraduate level, The Australian National University (ANU) offers a world-class legal education. Our programs include the Bachelor of Laws (Hons), Juris Doctor, Graduate Certificate of Law, Graduate Certificate of New Technologies Law, Master of Laws and Master of International Law and Diplomacy.
The Australian National University (ANU) has many opportunities for law students to consolidate their legal skills and kick-start their careers. Student competitions organised by the ANU Law Students’ Society (LSS) offer a dynamic way to put theory into practice and broaden your personal and professional networks.
When the Yandruwandha and Yawarrawarrka people were formally recognised as the traditional owners of a 40,000-square-kilometre area of far northeastern South Australia in 2015, it was a special moment for Amanda Wingett.
A descendant of the Yandruwandha and Yawarrawarrka people, Amanda’s grandmother was born on traditional lands in the Cooper Basin.
A virtual exhibition of work by students in Selected Topics in Australian-United States Comparative Laws (LAWS4257) will be launched to coincide with The Australian National University’s (ANU) 2020 Virtual Open Week that runs 22-28 August. The virtual exhibition is an opportunity to showcase the diverse and innovative approaches to teaching and assessment being adopted by the ANU College of Law.
Daniel Wei-En Kang is a Bachelor of International Relations/Laws (Hons) student at The Australian National University.
1. What inspired you to study law at ANU?
This dream started with reading the story of King Solomon and the baby - it made me link studying law with pursuing wisdom.
2. What is your favourite spot on campus?
Whitmore Walk
3. How do you relax away from university?
Reading foreign poems translated into English or binge watching news reports on YouTube
In 2018, Bachelor of Laws/International Relations student Yasmin Poole was a delegate of the Prime Minister’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Australia Special Summit. It was from this experience that Yasmin was able to network with Austrade leaders.
If you’re a teacher, parent or even a student yourself, you know that it can be challenging to keep educational content engaging. However, fourth-year Bachelor of Arts/Laws (Hons) student Chelsea Rock developed a creative solution to this age-old dilemma.
The theme of National Reconciliation Week 2020, #InThisTogether, resonates deeply for Bachelor of Laws (Hons) student Kade Alexander. A Freilich Indigenous Law Student Scholar and Gunai/Kurnai man from regional Victoria, Kade’s commitment to his community has been on display as a volunteer bushfire fighter and advocate for better Indigenous outcomes in the criminal justice system.
In November 2019, Bachelor of International Security Studies/Laws (Hons) student Max Claessens submitted two applications in the hope of attending the 2020 Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) Harvard College Conference.
Caitlyn McKenzie is a Juris Doctor student at ANU College of Law
1. What inspired you to study law at ANU?
After finishing my MA in international relations and law in the UK, I wanted to pursue admission in my home jurisdiction
2. What is your favourite spot on campus?
When it’s open, the law lawns. They always get the best sun and the best debates.
3. How do you relax away from university?
Cafe-hopping around Canberra with friends. I’m on the hunt for the best donuts.