Gaining insight into the world of law title
ANU alumnae trio honoured in 2023 Lawyers Weekly Awards title
Three alumnae from The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law have been named winners in the 2023 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards and Corporate Counsel Awards.
Among the outstanding alumni being recognised for their work in the legal profession is Jyoti Haikerwal (BMedSci/LLB (Hons) ’18), who was the winner in the 30 Under 30 Health, Medical and Personal Injury category.
Tackling digital threats to democracy: Alice Dawkins and Big Tech dominance title
Studying law was a natural choice for Alice Dawkins (BAsSt (Hons) ’16, LLB (Hons) ’18). Arriving at The Australian National University (ANU) on a Hawker Scholarship, she was attracted to the College of Law’s lively public policy environment. Although discouraged by the drier parts of a legal education and regularly considering dropping out, Alice persevered because she knew that law would be a necessary part in her journey towards making a difference in society.
Cracking the code: Annie’s journey into the world of cybersecurity and law title
Annie Haggar (BA/LLB ’06, GDLP ’07) has never been a tech whiz. She does not code and aside from Information Technology Law, she steered clear of most tech-oriented subjects at school and university. However, her curiosity in figuring out how things worked and playing with different gadgets led her towards a successful career working in technology law.
Reclaiming a place for the law in the AI age title
From data privacy to accountability of algorithms, there are a myriad of new challenges posed by the rapid reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) and big data.
ANU scholar and students awarded funding for legal tech projects title
By Aiden Hookey (student ambassador)
A scholar at The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law and two of his stand-out students have been awarded significant funding to develop legal technology.
How blockchain and smart contracts are driving a legal revolution title
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.
Izzy’s international upbringing and intergalactic career ambitions title
By Varshini Viswanath (student ambassador)
In addition to being a student ambassador at The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law, Izzy Marsh is also the College’s representative for the ANU Students Association. Her interests transcend academics, including her involvement in the annual ANU endurance and orienteering running competition Inward Bound as well as exploring the dynamic, ever-evolving field of space law.
New chapter examines ‘dark side’ of emotional AI in emerging technologies title
It’s one of the final frontiers in the world of artificial intelligence (AI), separating humans from machines: our emotions. However, some suggest that this gap is increasingly closing with significant implications for the law and privacy.
An integrated defence system to protect Australia from catastrophic bushfires title
Launched in the wake of the catastrophic Black Summer Bushfires of 2019-20, this multidisciplinary project is led by ANU scholars from ANU Climate Change Institute, Fenner School of Environment and Society, Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, ANU College of Law, and ANU College of Computer Science and Engineering. As the project’s lead legal research, Dr Ryan seeks to identify and resolve legal challenges relating to the use of airborne technologies to detect and extinguish bushfires.