MLS takes the stage at second biennial Public Law Conference
Melbourne Law School put forward a strong contingent at the second biennial Public Law Conference, held at the University of Cambridge in September.
Published 21 Oct 2016
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New ERRN collaboration with the McDougall Trust
The ERRN has a new collaboration with the McDougall Trust, a UK-based independent charity promoting public understanding of electoral democracy.
Published 13 Oct 2016
The three worst things about criminal law
If you ask a US academic and an Australian judge to discuss the worst features of criminal law, what do you get?An hour of discussion, comparison, not infrequent disagreement, and some extremely insightful observations about the pitfalls currently built into the US and Australian systems.
Published 12 Oct 2016
Dr Scott Stephenson’s Holt Prize winning book launched at MLS
The inaugural Holt Prize book launch last week celebrated the publication of MLS Senior Lecturer Dr Scott Stephenson’s book From Dialogue to Disagreement in Comparative Rights Constitutionalism.
Published 06 Oct 2016
Solving real-world problems through the law
A passion for problem-solving is what drives Melbourne Law School graduate Nicholas Baum (BA 2010, JD 2013) in his legal career.
Published 26 Sep 2016
A President Needs Political Support to Eradicate Corruption: Professor Denny Indrayana
The article "Denny Indrayana: Presiden Butuh Dukungan Politik untuk Berantas Korupsi" was published by detikNews on 20 September 2016.
Published 22 Sep 2016
Kristen Walker QC: Public pressure can make a difference for refugees
A fair process for refugees and asylum seekers can only be guaranteed through political will, according to MLS alumna Kristen Walker QC.
Published 20 Sep 2016
International refugee law in crisis
Crisis.This one word has become almost synonymous with discussions of the global refugee issue.
Published 20 Sep 2016
Construction law lecturers share ideas with colleagues in São Paulo
On 13 September 2016, MLS Directors of Studies for Construction Law, Matthew Bell and Wayne Jocic, ran an Academic Forum at the International Construction Law Conference hosted by the Society of Construction Law Brazil in São Paulo.
Published 16 Sep 2016
#BreakingLaw – lessons from a Corporate Law Hackathon
Third year JD student Kenji Yamada took part in a recent hackathon designed to bring together students from a range of disciplines to develop solutions to real world corporate law challenges. He reflects on his experience.
Published 16 Sep 2016
Is Damming Australia's North Sustainable? An interview with Erin O'Donnell
Erin O'Donnell, says damming Northern Australia should not come at the expense of sustainability. This radio interview underscores the ongoing public interest in water law and governance. Erin is a Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne Law School, PhD Candidate and member of the Centre for Resources, Energy and Environmental Law (CREEL).
Published 08 Sep 2016
Reflections on Geneva
Over the winter break, I travelled to Geneva with 25 other Melbourne Law School students for the elective Institutions in International Law.This subject gives students the chance to consider the role of international institutions within the international legal order, while gaining valuable practical experience.
Published 02 Sep 2016
Call for Papers
This conference aims to bring together postgraduate students, from around Australia and overseas, who are researching topics relating to Islam.
Published 30 Aug 2016
Carbon risk disclosure: The risk for Australian companies. Why two potential law reforms should be part of the Turnbull Government's agenda.
Poor and misleading disclosure may be a looming legal issue in Australia, but there is also growing evidence it can have a positive effect on companies.
Published 30 Aug 2016
UK Media Law – Recent Developments
Registration open for UK Media Law - Recent Developments w/ John Battle, Head of Compliance at ITN, London
Published 25 Aug 2016
History of the Melbourne University Law Students' Society (MULSS)
Three significant alumni are seeking contributions for a publication on the history of the Melbourne University Law Students' Society (MULSS).
Published 24 Aug 2016
MLS duo compete in New Delhi negotiation contest
MLS students Karina Bradley and Jeremy Roe have been selected to attend the 2016 Herbert Smith Freehills/National Law University of Delhi International Negotiation Competition.
Published 19 Aug 2016
Gillian Triggs: Australia has faltered in its commitment to human rights
Speaking at the Sir Anthony Mason lecture at Melbourne Law School last Thursday, President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Professor Gillian Triggs, criticised Australia’s commitment to human rights.
Published 18 Aug 2016
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