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  • Environmental Justice for Local Communities

    At a time when the Victorian Government was grappling with an environmental justice strategy for its state, Dr Brad Jessup was exploring the bounds and meaning of that concept locally, framed through the understanding and experience of community encounters with the law.

  • Dr Jamie Walvisch

    Dr Walvisch’s current research focuses on the intersection between law, psychiatry and psychology, especially in the sentencing context.

  • Health Law and Ethics Network

    The key objectives of HLEN are to promote high quality, inter-disciplinary research, teaching and engagement in health law and ethics, and to foster collaboration among scholars and clinicians across the University.

MLS Indigenous

Learn more about Melbourne Law School’s commitment to building and supporting just relations between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the state and between their respective laws, legal traditions and jurisprudence.

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Information for Future Students

  • The Melbourne JD

    The Melbourne JD (Juris Doctor) leads to admission to the legal profession in all Australian jurisdictions and can also be used as a basis for seeking admission in many jurisdictions overseas.

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  • Melbourne Law Masters

    The Melbourne Law Masters is an internationally recognised program offering a suite of broad and specialist courses for students from law and non-law backgrounds.

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  • Graduate Research Degrees

    Our Research Degrees provide an opportunity to pursue your research topics under the supervision of our academics who are leaders in their fields.

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  • Breadth

    Undergraduate students can explore the exciting and challenging world of law, the legal system and legal thinking. Law breadth subjects are popular with students considering the Melbourne JD.

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Melbourne Law School is a leader and innovator in legal education, and a vibrant place of learning that values ideas, excellence and intellectual exchange.

Information for Future Students

  • The Melbourne JD

    The Melbourne JD (Juris Doctor) leads to admission to the legal profession in all Australian jurisdictions and can also be used as a basis for seeking admission in many jurisdictions overseas.

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  • Melbourne Law Masters

    The Melbourne Law Masters is an internationally recognised program offering a suite of broad and specialist courses for students from law and non-law backgrounds.

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  • Graduate Research Degrees

    Our Research Degrees provide an opportunity to pursue your research topics under the supervision of our academics who are leaders in their fields.

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  • Breadth

    Undergraduate students can explore the exciting and challenging world of law, the legal system and legal thinking. Law breadth subjects are popular with students considering the Melbourne JD.

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Melbourne Law School provides a range of services and ongoing support to enhance your learning experience.

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You can study single subjects

You can study a single subject to give you deep knowledge on a specific topic.

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Law in the time of COVID-19

MLS experts are responding to the legal, ethical and policy challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Technology, Innovation, Design and the Law

Melbourne Law School balances important elements of traditional legal teaching with new offerings that equip graduates with the technical skills to thrive in the changing world of work.

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Continuing Professional Development

Melbourne Law School offers a range of opportunities for Continuing Professional Development.

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Melbourne Law School is committed to producing a diverse range of research. Collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects are undertaken by individuals and through our Research Centres.

  • Research Activities

    Melbourne Law School hosts a range of research activities.

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  • Centres & Institutes

    Melbourne Law School is host to a number of research centres and institutes, specialising in a wide variety of legal fields.

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  • Research Programs

    Melbourne Law School research programs continue to maximize the effectiveness of  faculty research and scholarly endeavours.

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  • Research Impact

    Read about some of the ways our research is having impact.

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  • Information for Researchers

    Melbourne Law School's Office for Research provide expertise and support to staff, graduate researchers and researchers.

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Alumni and friends of Melbourne Law School play a critical part in supporting and enriching the life of our community. The international MLS alumni network comprises more than 20,000 graduates, spanning 103 countries. Wherever you are in the world, you can stay connected, get involved and keep informed of what is going on at the School and with your fellow alumni.

  • Alumni and Community

    Discover MLS's Global Alumni Network, read profiles of our alumni and their accomplishments and find out how you can stay connected.

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  • Benefits and Services

    Take advantage of a range of alumni benefits and services wherever you are.

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  • Get Involved

    Volunteer your time and expertise to help strengthen our School and global community.

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  • Giving to MLS

    Invest in the future of MLS and our students through philanthropic giving.

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MLS Mentor Program

The MLS Mentor Program matches Juris Doctor (JD) and international Melbourne Law Masters (MLM) students with experienced law professionals. The program is designed to motivate and encourage students and, provide them with a sense of direction for their career paths.

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Alumni profiles and accomplishments

Find out how our remarkably vibrant and diverse community of alumni are making a difference in the world.

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MLS News

MLS News is a monthly e-newsletter that brings you news and features on the latest legal issues, cutting-edge legal research, and profiles of alumni and the people at the heart of Melbourne Law School. It is emailed once a month to all Melbourne Law School alumni, faculty and friends.

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Alumni online

Visit the University of Melbourne Online Alumni Community. Alumni can register their personal profile, update contact details, set up email forwarding and take advantage of a range of University-wide resources.

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MULS Foundation Board

The Melbourne University Law School Foundation Board assists Melbourne Law School's alumni engagement and provides leadership on fundraising for the Foundation.

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Melbourne Law School building tour

Take a look around the law school with two current students and check out some of the key spaces that our students and staff use.

Latest videos

  • The Ann O'Connell Distinguished Tax Lecture 2021: Taxing the Digital Economy

    Watch the inaugural Ann O'Connell Distinguished Tax Lecture, delivered online by David Bradbury.

  • 2021 James Merralls Visiting Fellowship in Law Lecture

    Watch the 2021 James Merralls Visiting Fellowship in Law Lecture, presented by Professor Douglas Arner, Kerry Holdings Professor at the University of Hong Kong.

  • International Women's Day 2021: In conversation with the Hon Jill Hennessy MP

    In celebration of International Women’s Day, Professor Pip Nicholson was joined by former Victorian Attorney-General and Minister for Workplace Safety, the Hon Jill Hennessy MP.

  • Animals, Ethics and Technology: Towards digital rights for animals

    In a digital world, the design and deployment of technologies must be carefully considered. While many experts around the world work to ensure ethical human engagement, it is important to also think about the role technology plays with animals.

  • HLEN Monthly Lunch Time Seminar

    Watch the Health Law and Ethics Network monthly lunch time seminar from 1 June 2021, presented by Professor Julian Savulescu and Dr Christopher Gyngell.

  • Sexual assault in the legal sector: In conversation with The Hon Kenneth Hayne ACQC and Thea Stephenson

    Watch the Hon Kenneth Hayne AC QC and Ms Thea Stephenson discuss how individuals and institutions can take steps to reduce sexual harassment in the legal sector.

  • The Role of the Ombudsman: A New Age of Human Rights?

    In this seminar, the Victorian Ombudsman, Ms Deborah Glass, discusses the mandate and powers of the Ombudsman to ‘promote fairness, integrity and respect for human rights’ by government in Victoria.

  • The Reasonable Robot: Artificial Intelligence and the Law

    In a digital world, the design and deployment of technologies must be carefully considered. While many experts around the world work to ensure ethical human engagement, it is important to also think about the role technology plays with animals.

  • CELRL Labour Law Seminar

    Watch the Centre for Employment and Labour Relations seminar was from 8 June 2021, presented by Paul O'Grady QC.

  • Contract Design and Automation

    Honorary Senior Fellow Verity White talks about the new subject Contract Design and Automation at Melbourne Law School.

  • The Melbourne JD

    Hear what our students have to say about studying the Melbourne JD.

  • Melbourne Law Masters

    Hear what makes the Melbourne Law Masters program so unique.

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  • Student experience

    Learn more about what makes the MLS student experience unique.

  • Our researchers and experts

    See what MLS researchers and experts have to say about their areas of legal scholarship.

  • Law and COVID-19

    Find out how MLS experts are responding to the legal, ethical and policy challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Podcasts

  • What is COP26?

    What is COP26 and why it is important? Which non-state actors are mobilising around COP26, and what role do non-state actors play in our climate future?

  • CAIDE: Amplifying the Australian AI Conversation

    Jeannie Paterson and Tim Miller join us from CAIDE to discuss AI, ethics, accountability and explainability.  What is changing in these spaces, especially in light of COVID-19, and what should researchers and governments focus on in order to ensure helpful, beneficial AI that is used ethically?

  • Irma Hidayana - COVID-19 and Data Transparency

    In July 2020, Indonesia recorded its highest daily numbers of new coronavirus cases, making it the epicentre of the global pandemic, ahead of India and Brazil. The daily peak of 55,000 cases in mid-July, though shocking, only represented cases confirmed by PCR testing and reported by the government in its national tally.

  • Julia Gillard talks about the impact of #MeToo

    The new McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership aims to recognise political leaders who have driven positive change. Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard discusses her legacy to women's equality.

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Melbourne Law School's vibrant and active community comprises expert and award-winning teaching staff, a strong alumni network, dedicated mentors, visiting scholars from across the globe, leading research centres and institutions, as well as our partner international organisations.

  • MLS at a Glance

    Find out about the Melbourne Law School's rankings, global outlook and key statistics.

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  • History

    Read about the history of Melbourne Law School.

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  • Academic Staff

    View detailed profiles of all academic staff members.

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  • Visitors

    Learn about visiting lecturers, Judge in Residence and Visiting Scholars Program.

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Dean's Welcome

Read the welcome message from Professor Matthew Harding, Dean of Melbourne Law School.

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Governance

Learn about Melbourne Law School's structure and governance arrangements.

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Partnership

Melbourne Law School is also a key partner in the Melbourne School of Government, which provides an interdisciplinary approach to the provision of outstanding teaching and research on issues of critical importance to public policy for Australia and our region.

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