ANU alumnae trailblazers in law: an intimate discussion title
The ANU Visiting Judges program invites you to join Associate Professor Heather Roberts in conversation with two trailblazing alumnae as they share their inspiring stories of breaking barriers.
The Honourable Justice Rachel Pepper (BA '92, LLB (Hons) ’94) from the NSW Land and Environment Court and the Honourable Justice Lea Armstrong (BA (Hons) '89, LLB (Hons) '90), President of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, will offer insights into their journeys in this intimate session.
International Women's Day 2023 breakfast title
Join us for a special breakfast event where you can connect with inspiring lawyers from the ACT region.
Learn about the diverse career paths for women in law – from private practice to NGOs, working "at the bar" to being an in-house lawyer, or what it is like to be a Judge. Meet and chat with female-identifying peers, lecturers, and alumni to gain insights and inspiration.
Light refreshments will be served.
New book pieces together the complex diversity ‘jigsaw’ in corporations title
Diversity in the workplace has been a hot topic in recent years, generating wide-ranging discussions about its implications for law, regulations and policies.
Cracking the 'glass ceiling': The evolution of women legal academics title
The 21st century has seen an increase in international scholarship focusing on women in the judiciary and legal practice.
However, the diverse history and careers of women legal academics have remained largely overlooked until now.
Giving women, transgender and minority athletes a sporting chance title
Several years after graduating from The Australian National University (ANU), Jennifer Darmody (LLB/BFin ’15) was working as a solicitor at a top-tier law firm when she made the decision to sign with an Australian women’s road cycling team and pursue life as an athlete instead.
Migration and marriage: How LGBTIQA+ couples are challenging same-sex marriage in Taiwan title
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.
ANU Law study to shed light on sexual harassment costs and damages nationwide title
A study led by eminent socio-legal and feminist scholar Emerita Professor Margaret Thornton FAAL FASSA from The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law will examine the impact of costs and damages in sexual harassment cases across Australia for the federal Attorney-General's Department.
ANU Gender Identity + Sexuality Law Moot goes ‘from strength to strength’ in second year title
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.
Culture changing: Coming Out Day 2021 at ANU Law title
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.
LGBTQIA+ issues in the spotlight for second ANU Gender Identity + Sexuality Moot title
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.