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MLS Mentor Program - Bernard Teague and Mohamed Khairat

MLS Mentor Program - John Cain and Houston Ash

MLS Mentor Program - Katherine Brazenor and Kathryn Wright

Educating Tomorrow's Leaders – John Tobin

Educating Tomorrow's Leaders – Cheryl Saunders AO

Educating Tomorrow's Leaders – Ian Malkin

Educating Tomorrow's Leaders – Hayden Opie

Educating Tomorrow's Leaders – Matthew Bell

Educating Tomorrow's Leaders – Caron Beaton-Wells

Juris Doctor Program, Associate Dean Professor Jeannie Paterson

Juris Doctor Program, Associate Dean Professor Jeannie Paterson

Educating Tomorrow's Leaders – Ian Malkin

Intro to the LSAT with Mary Wee, MLS Recruitment and Admissions Manager

LSAT Advice from Tom Diaz: Melbourne Law School JD Student

Francis Gurry Lecture on Intellectual Property – 16.10.19

Professor Emeritus Sam Ricketson delivered the 2019 Francis Gurry Lecture on Intellectual Property on 16 October, speaking on the topic, "IP Law Reforms in Australia: a mixed story of successes and failures"

2019 Sir George Turner Lecture - 01.10.19

Professor Emeritus Adrian Zuckerman delivers the 2019 Sir George Turner Lecture on 1 October 2019, speaking on the "Artificial Intelligence – The Implications for the Legal Profession, the Rule of Law and the Adversarial Process."

2019 Harold Ford Memorial Lecture - "The Intersection of Companies and Trusts" - 26.09.19

The Hon Chief Justice James Allsop AO, Federal Court of Australia, delivers the 2019 Harold Ford Memorial Lecture on 26 September 2019, speaking on the "The Intersection of Companies and Trusts."

Allen Hope Southey Memorial Lecture 2019 – 25.07.19

'Engineers: The Drama of its Day in the Climate of its Era' was presented by the Hon Justice Stephen Gageler AC, 25 July 2019.

Unconscionable conduct and the 'bookup' system of credit 10.07.2019

'Unconscionable conduct and the 'bookup' system of credit' was co-hosted by Melbourne Law School and the Centre for Corporate Law and Obligations Group, 10 July 2019.

The Future of the International Criminal Court 17.06.2019

'The Future of the International Criminal Court: Recent developments in jurisprudence' was co-hosted by Melbourne Law School and the Asia Pacific Centre for Military Law, 17 June 2019.

The Future of Law Reform: Constitutional and immigration issues - 18.06.2019

'The Future of Law Reform: Constitutional and immigration issues' was presented by the Australian Law Reform Commission and the University of Melbourne Law School 18 June 2019.

Peter Brett Memorial Lecture 2019: Sports Integrity - 12.06.2019

The Peter Brett Memorial Lecture was presented by the Hon James Wood AO QC, Chairman of the New South Wales State Parole Authority and the New South Wales Sentencing Council on 12 June 2019.

The Future of Human Rights - 28.05.19

The Future of Human Rights: Rising to the Populist Challenge lecture was presented by Professor Cesar Rodríguez-Garavito on Tuesday 28 May 2019.

2019 Law Apps Awards Night

The Melbourne Law School 2019 Law Apps Awards night was held at Melbourne Law School on the evening of Wednesday 29 May 2019.

Investment Income and Related Expenses - 22.05.19

This community information session was held on Monday 22 May 2019, and presented by Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills Legal Practitioner director Aldrin De Zilva as part of the Melbourne Law School Tax Clinic.

The Gig Economy: Tax consequences and employment rights - 14.05.19

This community information session was held on Tuesday 14 May 2019, and presented by Perigee Advisors principal Lisa Greig, Melbourne School of Government director John Howe and JobWatch principal Gabrielle Marchetti as part of the Melbourne Law School Tax Clinic.

Taxpayer Rights and Obligations and ATO Support - 04.05.2019

This community information session was held on Saturday 4 May 2019, and presented by HWL Ebsworth partner Shaun Cartoon ATO review and dispute resolution executive director Cameron Grant as part of the Melbourne Law School Tax Clinic.

Dr Baz Dreisinger Lecture - 29.04.2019

The Dr Baz Dresinger Lecture was held on Monday 29 April 2019 on the topic "Race, Class, Gender and Mass Incarceration".

2019 Sir Kenneth Bailey Memorial Lecture - 12.03.2019

The 2019 Sir Kenneth Bailey Memorial Lecture was held on Tuesday 12 March 2019 presented by Professor Lavanya Rajamani on the topic "Innovation and Experimentation in the International Climate Change Regime".

2018 Rare Books Lecture - 25.10.18

The 2018 Rare Books Lecture was held on Thursday 25 Oct 2018 presented by Associate Professor Ann Genovese on the topic "Vulnerable Law Sources, and How to Take Care of Them".

2018 Law Apps Awards Night - 18.10.18

The Melbourne Law School 2018 Law Apps Awards night was hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills on the evening of Thursday 18 Oct 2018.

Harold Ford Memorial Lecture - 14.09.18

The Hon Chief Justice, Susan Kiefel AC, Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia presented the 2018 Harold Ford Memorial Lecture on the topic "Judicial Advice to Trustees: Its Origins, Purposes and Nature".

Francis Gurry Lecture on Intellectual Property - 28.08.18

Mr Bill Ferris AC, Chair of the Innovation and Science Australia board presented the 2018 Francis Gurry Lecture on Intellectual Property on the topic "Intellectual Property and the Business of Innovation".

Innovations in International Infrastructure Arbitrations - 23.08.2018

In this lecture, Professor Doug Jones AO RFD provides insights into the growth of innovation in international construction arbitration.

Human-Centred Design for Legal Help, Dr Margaret Hagan 21.08.2018

Dr Margaret Hagan discusses her work on intelligent human- centered design and how it can help scale access to justice issues to prioritize people’s trust, dignity, and control.

Speeding Towards Dystopia: Social Policy in the US and Australia – 14.08.18

Professor Philip Alston, Co-Director of the Centre for Human Rights and Global Justice presented on the topic "Speeding towards dystopia: social policy in the US and Australia".

Seabrook Chambers Lecture - 23.05.18

The Honourable Chief Justice Geoffrey MA Tao-li, GBM Chief Justice of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal presented on the topic "The common law in operation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: the Hong Kong story".

Sir George Turner Lecture – 28.03.18

Justice Susan Glazebrook delivered a public lecture on the topic, "Charities, Politics and Tax" on Wednesday 28 March 2018.

Launch of Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness – 26.03.18

The Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness was officially launched on 26 March 2018 at Melbourne Law School.

The Integrity / Jim Carlton Lecture – 23.03.18

Professor Gillian Triggs presented a public lecture on Friday 23 March 2018 on the topic, "The Decline of Parliamentary Democracy in a Post-Truth Era".

Miegunyah Distinguished Visiting Fellowship Lecture – 20.03.18

Professor Richard Rawlings delivered a public lecture on the topic "Brexit: Law, Constitution and Market" on Tuesday 20 March 2018.

East West Street: Personal Stories of International Crime – 20.02.18

Professor Philippe Sands QC delivered a public lecture on the topic "East West Street: Personal Stories of International Crime" on Tuesday 20 February 2018.

Who Owns Your DNA? – 19.10.17

Panel discussion chaired by Professor Jane Kaye and presented by Richard Vines, Professor Emma Kowal, Dr Wendy Bonython and Christine Kenneally on 19 October 2017 on the topic, "Who Owns Your DNA?".

Francis Gurry Lecture on Intellectual Property – 18.10.17

Mr Benoît Battistelli prepared the Francis Gurry Lecture on Intellectual Property on Wednesday 18 October 2017 on the topic "The European Patent System: Serving the Global Economy".

Peter Brett Memorial Lecture – 05.10.17

Dean Strang presented a public lecture on Thursday 5 October on the topic, "How Can You Defend Those People? And Other Questions of Humanity, Humility and the Humanities".

Sir Kenneth Bailey Memorial Lecture – 04.10.17

Professor Gillian Triggs presented a public lecture on Wednesday 4 October 2017 on the topic, "The Rule of Law in a Post-Truth Era".

Sir George Turner Memorial Lecture – 26.09.17

Judge James Crawford presented the Sir George Turner Memorial Lecture on Tuesday 26 September 2017 on the topic "Withdrawing from International Law?"

Public Lecture – The Asian Experience in America – 17.08.17

Frank H Wu, Distinguished Professor at University of California, Hastings College of Law, presented a public lecture on Thursday 17 August 2017 on the topic "The Asian Experience in America".

Public Lecture – The Rise of Populism and the Future of Human Rights – 07.08.17

Professor Philip Alston presented a public lecture on Monday 7 August 2017 on the topic "The Rise of Populism and the Future of Human Rights".

Sir Anthony Mason Lecture – 4.08.17

The Honourable Robert French AC presented a public lecture on Friday 4 August 2017 on the topic, "Executive and Legislative Power in the Implementation of Intergovernmental Agreements".

Miegunyah Distinguished Visiting Fellowship Public Lecture – 26.7.17

Professor Denis Baranger presented the Miegunyah Distinguished Visiting Fellowship Public Lecture on Wednesday 26 July 2017 on the topic "Boundaries of Public Law".

In Conversation with the Chief Justice of the United States – 20.7.17

Melbourne Law School hosted the 2017 James Merralls Visiting Fellowship in Law Public Lecture, ‘In Conversation with the Chief Justice of the United States' with The Hon John G. Roberts Jr., on Thursday 20 July 2017.

Public Lecture – Belkis Wille – 14.06.17

Human Rights Watch Senior Iraq Researcher, Belkis Wille, presented a public lecture on Wednesday 14 June 2017 on the topic, "Abuses in the fight against ISIS".

Melbourne Law School 160th Gala Dinner – 3.6.17

Melbourne Law School alumni, staff, students and friends celebrated the 160th anniversary of Melbourne Law School at a gala dinner on Saturday 3rd June.

2017 Law Apps Bake Off – 25.05.17

The 2017 Law Apps Bake Off took place on Thursday 25 May 2017 at Melbourne Law School. Appearing before a panel of judges, students competed for the all round best app prize. Over the semester students have used Neota Logic software to design and build legal expert system apps that will enable their client organisations to provide online tailored legal information to the public and increase access to justice.

Rare Books Lecture – 18.05.17

Melbourne Law School hosted the 2017 Rare Book Public Lecture, ‘Picturing the Law’: The Yale Law Library Collection, with Mike Widener, Rare Book Librarian and Lecturer in Legal Research at Yale Law School on Thursday 18 May 2017.

Seabrook Chambers Public Lecture – 04.04.17

The Honourable Allyson K. Duncan presented the Seabrook Chambers Public Lecture on Tuesday 4 April 2017 on the topic "Diversity in the Legal Profession: Reflections on Gender Equality and the Rule of Law"

Public Lecture – Allen Hope Southey Memorial Lecture: Helle Thorning-Schmidt – 29.03.17

Helle Thorning-Schmidt speaks on the topic of “The changing face of humanitarianism: are non-profits and governments working towards the same aims?” at a public lecture on 29 March 2017

Honour Board Launch – 21.03.17

Melbourne Law School welcomed Her Excellency The Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria, Mr Allan Myers AC QC, Chancellor of the University of Melbourne and alumni and friends to the launch of its newly installed Honour Boards on Tuesday 21 March 2017.

Public Lecture – A Conversation with the Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG – 20.03.17

The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG reflects on his career on the High Court in a conversation event hosted by MLS Dean Professor Carolyn Evans on 20 March 2017

Public Lecture – Francis Gurry Lecture on Intellectual Property: Pippa Hall – 21.11.16

Pippa Hall speaks on the topic of “What does a good IP system look like? Good for whom?” at a public lecture on 21 November 2016

Public Lecture – The Honourable Chief Justice French AC – 14.11.16

The Honourable Chief Justice French AC reflects on his career on the High Court in a conversation event hosted by MLS Dean Professor Carolyn Evans on 14 November 2016

Public Lecture – James Merralls Fellowship in Law: Professor Sarah Worthington – 21.9.16

Professor Sarah Worthington speaks on the topic of “The death of penalties in two legal cultures” at a public lecture on 21 September 2016

Public Lecture – The Allen Hope Southey Memorial Lecture: Justice Stephen Gageler – 6.9.16

Justice Stephen Gageler speaks on the topic of "When the High Court went on strike" at a public lecture on 6 September 2016

Public Lecture – Professor Doug Jones – 13.7.16

Professor Doug Jones AO speaks on the topic of “The penalties doctrine in international construction contracting: where to from here?” at a public lecture on 13 July 2016