University of Melbourne Indigenous alumni: Help shape a new network

The University of Melbourne is establishing its first Indigenous Alumni Network — a forum to recognise, celebrate and stay connected with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates.

Published 06 Jul 2026

Melbourne Law School academics recognised for research and teaching excellence

The Council of Australian Law Deans (CALD) has recognised five leading Melbourne Law School scholars for their remarkable contributions to legal research and education.

Published 03 Jul 2026

Human Rights Program Newsletter

July 2026 edition out now!

Published 02 Jul 2026

Legal Personhood Reading Group, 2026

Published 29 Jun 2026

Justice professionals gather at The Hub for practical application of Bugmy principles

Published 19 Jun 2026

Justice professionals gather at The Hub for practical application of Bugmy principles

Participants from across Victoria’s justice system gathered at the Indigenous Law and Justice Hub in June for the Bugmy Bar Book Advocacy Workshop, a two-day program focused on the practical application of Bugmy principles in sentencing proceedings.

Published 19 Jun 2026

Jean Alcorn and her unique path into law

The Jean Alcorn Scholarship, generously supported by Maddocks, will honour the extraordinary life of the firm’s first female partner, and will empower Melbourne Law School students to pursue a legal education, regardless of barriers they face.

Published 18 Jun 2026

New ISA Fellowship recognises the impact of a late Indonesian reformer

Published 18 Jun 2026

The Adjudication of Collective Rights: The Right to Strike before the International Court of Justice

Published 16 Jun 2026

High Court can hear cases on Aboriginal sovereignty, new findings show

The long-held legal assumption that Australia’s High Court does not have the power to hear claims of Aboriginal sovereignty is wrong, according to new research by Melbourne Law School.

Published 09 Jun 2026

Thorough investigation must take place when victims of domestic violence die by suicide: new research

Family violence abusers are increasingly being linked to the suicides of their partners, and in some cases they should face charges if their behaviour drives their partner to kill themselves, according to new research from Melbourne Law School.

Published 09 Jun 2026

Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf Fellowships

Applications are now open for the Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf Fellowships

Published 04 Jun 2026

Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf Fellowships

Applications are now open for the Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf Fellowships

Published 04 Jun 2026

Nadirsyah Hosen Appointed to Expert Advisory Board of PERADI

Nadirsyah Hosen has been appointed to the Expert Advisory Board of PERADI

Published 27 May 2026

Episode 2 of Asian Law Voices is out

Published 26 May 2026

ALC/CILIS Reading Group Semester 1/2026: Creative Approaches to Asian Law

Published 26 May 2026

The latest issue of the Australian Journal of Asian Law is now available on-line

The latest issue (volume 27 number 1) of the Australian Journal of Asian Law is now available on-line.

Published 26 May 2026

ALC and CILIS Launch 'Asian Law Voices' Podcast

Published 26 May 2026