MLS researchers successful in ARC funding for 2018

New research projects to be conducted by Melbourne Law School academics have been awarded major funding in the latest round of Australian Research Council (ARC) grants.

Published 10 Nov 2017

Meet the Judge in Residence: The Hon Justice Julie Dodds-Streeton

The Honourable Justice Julie Dodds-Streeton joins Melbourne Law School as the latest judge in residence.

Published 31 Oct 2017

What makes a good speech?

Media personality, writer and MLS alumnus Tony Wilson offers his top tips on public speaking.

Published 26 Oct 2017

Humility, humanity and the humanities

Speaking at a public lecture at MLS, US Defence attorney Dean Strang reflected on the importance of defending the ‘indefensible’.

Published 26 Oct 2017

Creating a better life for others

MLS student John Zhang relocated from China to study at the University of Melbourne. Now in his second year of the JD, John is the International Student Representative on the Law Students’ Society and is passionate about enriching the University experience for his fellow students.

Published 25 Oct 2017

Hear the CLEN Director Caron Beaton-Wells, Grattan Institute’s Jim Minifie and Stephen King from the Productivity Commission discuss ‘Competition in the Australian Economy – Too Little of a Good Thing’

Published 12 Oct 2017

Alumni share their start-up stories

MLS students heard from alumni working in the technology and start-up space at the latest Beyond Law School panel.

Published 09 Oct 2017

A professional journey with many turns

From working on health care reforms in Indonesia to delivering waterpark projects in Latin America, MLS alumnus Sahil Sondhi (JD 2013) has already worn many hats during his career.

Published 06 Oct 2017

Melbourne Law School in world’s top 10

The University of Melbourne Law School has been ranked seventh in the world and first in Australia in the Times Higher Education World University 2018 Subject Rankings for Law.

Published 05 Oct 2017

Inaugural Scholarship Dinner

Scholarship donors, recipients and guests assembled at the RACV Club on 12 September 2017.

Published 28 Sep 2017

New Robert Richter scholarship launched

A new scholarship for Melbourne JD students celebrates the significant contributions of Robert Richter QC to the law.

Published 28 Sep 2017

Adaptability and resilience key for PwC Managing Partner

In July 2017, Liza Maimone (BE(ChemEng)(Hons) 1993, GDipEnergy&ResLaw 1998) was appointed Managing Partner of PwC Consulting in Australia. Having worked more than twenty years in consulting, Maimone has a wealth of experience and career advice to share.

Published 27 Sep 2017

A passion for social justice both in and out of the classroom

Second year Melbourne JD student Cassandra Hamill is consumed by a passion for social justice. As her primary interest both inside and outside the law, it is no surprise that she applied for the JD in order to pursue public interest law.

Published 26 Sep 2017

Support and mentorship a winning combination for Mariah Cartsidimas

For second year JD student Mariah Cartsidimas, seeking advice and gaining insights are key components in successful legal studies.

Published 26 Sep 2017

MLS at the cutting edge of innovation and technology

Melbourne Law School’s work advancing legal innovation in education has received industry recognition, with former MLS Dean Professor Carolyn Evans named in the 2017 Legal Innovation Index.

Published 19 Sep 2017

Investigating disruptive technologies from a legal perspective

Melbourne Law School’s JD elective New Technology Law gives students the opportunity to explore the challenges and the potential of innovative technology in the law.

Published 30 Aug 2017

MLS JD students get a taste of start-up law

JD students enrolled in the MLS elective subject Start-Up Law have been given a front-row seat to pitches from the Melbourne Accelerator Project (MAP) start-up finalists.

Published 30 Aug 2017