Past Events Recordings

Displacement and Protection: Global Challenges - 21.04.23

Displacement and Protection: Global Challenges. Presented by Mr. Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

2023 Jim Carlton Annual Integrity Lecture - 19.04.23

Integrity and Complex Systems: The Rum Rebellion or the Shearers’ Strike? Presented by Professor Peter Doherty, Nobel Laureate, AC, FAA, FRS.

2023 James Merralls Fellowship in Law Lecture - 07.03.23

Parallel Universes: The Curious Dearth of Trans-Tasman Citation. Presented by The Hon. Justice Stephen Kós

Melbourne Centre for Commercial Law launch - 28.11.2022

The New Regulatory Agenda, launched by the Hon Chris Maxwell AC KC.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: A Call for Justice - 15.11.2022

An exclusive event to meet one of the architects of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Pat Anderson AO, joined by Uluru Youth Bridget Cama.

2022 Francis Gurry Lecture on Intellectual Property - 18.10.22

'Art and Authorship: From Warhol to the Creativity Machine' was presented on 18 October 2022 by Register Shira Perlmutter

2022 Seabrook Chambers Public Lecture - 13.10.22

'Integrity and the Rule of Law' was presented on 13 October 2022 by The Attorney-General of Australia Mark Dreyfus KC MP.

2022 Baxt Lecture - 25.10.22

'How Big Tech Barons Smash Innovation' was presented on 25 October 2022 by Professor Ariel Ezrachi, University of Oxford.

2022 Peter Brett Memorial Lecture - 6.10.2022

'200 Years of Injustice for Indigenous Australians: Changes for the Future' was presented on 6 October 2022 by The Hon Wayne Martin AC KC, former Chief Justice of Western Australia.

Miegunyah Distinguished Visiting Fellow Public Lecture - 1.09.2022

'Reforming Global Governance to Manage Pandemics of the Future' was presented by 2022 Miegunyah Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Professor Gian Luca Burci.

Inaugural Flos Greig Lecture in Law - 19.08.2022

The inaugural Annual Flos Greig Lecture in Law was delivered on Friday 19 August 2022 by Lord Mayor of Melbourne Sally Capp: 'The New Wave of Women in Politics: Extraordinary Women Shaping the Future'

2022 Sir George Turner Public Lecture - 29.06.2022

Professor Doug Jones AO presented the 2022 Sir George Turner Lecture, 'Australia: The Very Model of a Modern Arbitration Law' on Wednesday 29 June 2022.

2022 Sir Kenneth Bailey Memorial Lecture - 24.05.2022

On 24 May 2022 Associate Professor Rain Liivoja (UQ Law School) presented 'Marching in the Rear and Limping a Little? International Law's Response to the Development of Autonomous Weapons and Cyber Capabilities'

2022 Harold Ford Memorial Lecture - 17.05.2022

Justice P A Keane presented the 2022 Harold Ford Memorial Lecture, 'No Body to be Kicked or Soul to be Damned: The Limits of a Legal Fiction', supported by Clayton Utz.

Jim Carlton Integrity Lecture 2022 - 29.04.2022

The Hon Barry Jones AC presents the lecture 'Liberty, Fraternity and - what was the other word? How Equality fell off the political agenda in Australia.'

Reimagining the Relationship and Reshaping Our Institutions - 05.04.22

Barrister Tim Goodwin launches the Indigenous Law and Justice Hub.

Corporate Law and Governance in the 21st Century: A Symposium in Honour of Professor Ian Ramsay - 30.03.2022

In 2021 Professor Ian Ramsay retired after a distinguished career in academia. Professor Ramsay’s contributions to legal academia have been both prolific and significant. To honour Professor Ramsay’s extraordinary contribution, a symposium was held at Melbourne Law School on Wednesday 30 March 2022, convened by Professor Rosemary Langford.

Rare Books Lecture 2022 - 02.03.2022

This lecture, presented by Dr Andrew Godwin on 3 March 2022, offers glimpses into the life and career of Melbourne Law School graduate, William Ah Ket, Australia’s first barrister of Chinese origin.

(Re)viewing Twin Peaks in Australia and Abroad - 27.01.2022

Join Dr Andrew Godwin, along with an impressive panel, for the online launch of The Cambridge Handbook of Twin Peaks Financial Regulation, held on Thursday 27 January 2022.

MJIL Special Issue Launch: National Encounters with the International Court of Justice - 15.12.2021

On Wednesday 15 December 2021, the Melbourne Journal of International Law celebrated its launch of the Special Issue on 'National Encounters with the International Court of Justice'. We heard from the authors who contributed to the issue, including Hilary Charlesworth and Margaret Young.

2021 Baxt Lecture - 16.11.2021

The 2021 Baxt Lecture, 'A Web of Paradoxes: Empirical evidence on online platform users and implications for competition and regulation in digital markets', was presented by Professor Pinar Akman.

Law Apps Awards Presentations Semester 2 - 20.10.2021

This Melbourne Law School event showcases apps designed by the Law Apps class. Student teams compete for the honour of being judged the Herbert Smith Freehills Best Law App.

2021 Francis Gurry Lecture on Intellectual Property - 20.10.2021

This public lecture was delivered on 20 October 2021 by Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), on the future of intellectual property and WIPO.

The High Court of Australia and Civil Liberties - 13.10.2021

On 13 October 2021 the Melbourne Law School presented the online public lecture ‘The High Court of Australia and Civil Liberties’, in collaboration with the Alan Missen Trust and the Centre for Comparative Constitutional Studies.

2021 Harold Ford Memorial Lecture - 5.10.2021

The 2021 Harold Ford Memorial Lecture, "Commercial trusts and the liability of beneficiaries: are commercial trusts a satisfactory vehicle to be used in modern day commerce?" was presented online by Chief Justice Bathurst.

Gridlock: reforming Australia’s institutions to unblock policy reform - 15.09.2021

Melbourne Law School and Melbourne School of Government hosted this public lecture presented by Professor John Daley.

2021 Allen Hope Southey Memorial Lecture - 25.08.2021

The 2021 Allen Hope Southey Memorial Lecture was delivered online on Wednesday 25 August 2021, by The Hon. Justice Brian J Preston, Chief Judge of the Land and Environment Court of NSW.

The Ann O'Connell Distinguished Tax Lecture - 22.07.2021

The inaugural Ann O'Connell Distinguished Tax Lecture was delivered online on Thursday 22 July 2021, by David Bradbury from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Company and Securities Law Journal Webinar Launch - 20.07.2021

The Australian Law Reform Commission, in partnership with Melbourne Law School, launched the Company and Securities Law Journal Special Issue: Financial Services Laws – Understanding the Devil in the Detail on Tuesday 20 July 2021.

James Merralls Visiting Fellowship in Law Lecture - 30.06.2021

The James Merralls Visiting Fellowship in Law Law Lecture 2021 was presented online by Professor Douglas W. Arner of Hong Kong University on Wednesday 30 June 2021.

Law Apps Awards Presentations Semester 1 - 26.05.2021

This Melbourne Law School event showcases apps designed by the Law Apps class. Student teams compete for the honour of being judged the Herbert Smith Freehills Best Law App.

The Role of the Ombudsman: A New Age of Human Rights? 18.05.21

This Melbourne Law School lecture with Ms Deborah Glass, Victorian Ombudsman, and The Hon. Marilyn Warren, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria, discusses human rights in the Victorian government and courts.

In Conversation with The Hon. Kenneth Hayne AC QC and Ms Thea Stephenson - 12.05.21

The Hon. Kenneth Hayne AC QC and Thea Stephenson discuss sexual assault in the legal industry.

Legal History Matters - Book launch 22.04.21

Launched by the Honourable Justice Steward

Francis Gurry Lecture on Intellectual Property 25.11.20

In conversation with Francis Gurry: Intellectual Property’s past, present and future

Untapped: the Australian Literary Heritage Project Launch 24.11.20

Online launch of Untapped hosted by the Hon Julie Dodds-Streeton QC and Associate Professor Rebecca Giblin live from Longacres.

Law Apps Awards - Semester 2, 28.10.20

This Melbourne Law School event showcases apps designed by the Law Apps class. Student teams compete for the honour of being judged the Herbert Smith Freehills Best Law App.

An Australian International Commercial Court: A Quixotic Concept or a necessity? 27.10.20

This Melbourne Law School webinar featured the Honourable Marilyn Warren AC QC and Professor Doug Jones AO in conversation with MLS Professor John Sharkey AM.

Black Lives Matter 16.07.20

Melbourne Law School webinar " Black Lives Matter" presented on Thursday 16 July 2020.

Towards a Reconciled Australia Webinar - 03.06.20

Melbourne Law School webinar " Towards a Reconciled Australia - the role of the legal industry" presented on Wednesday 3 June, 2020 as part of National Reconciliation Week 2020.

Law Apps Awards - Semester 1, 3.06.20

This Melbourne Law School event showcases apps designed by the Law Apps class. Student teams compete for the honour of being judged the Herbert Smith Freehills Best Law App.

Children’s Rights and Reconciliation Webinar - 01.06.20

Melbourne Law School webinar "Children's Rights and Reconciliation" presented on Monday 1 June, 2020 as part of National Reconciliation Week 2020.

Treaties and Reconciliation Webinar - 28.05.20

Melbourne Law School and ANTaR present "Treaties and Reconciliation", an online webinar delivered on 28 May 2020 as part of National Reconciliation Week 2020.

Economic Recovery Webinar - 26.05.20

What can tax and welfare reform deliver?

Covid-19 and Financial Wellbeing Webinar - 21.05.20

How are people dealing with financial stress and financial difficulties during COVID-19?

Privacy Post-Pandemic Webinar - 19.05.20

What are the privacy implications arising from the global health pandemic?

Labour Law Enforcement and Covid-19 Webinar - 14.05.20

What are the new and existing challenges of ensuring employer compliance with employment standards?

Leading through crisis webinar - 12.05.20

In this MLS webinar, Professor Pip Nicholson, Dean of Melbourne Law School, hosted a live panel discussion on what it means to lead through a crisis.

Human Rights in the time of Covid-19 Webinar - 12.05.20

How do the human rights standards offer protection in the COVID era?

Constitutional Government during a Pandemic Webinar - 07.05.20

How has Australia’s constitutional arrangements responded to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic?

Sir Kenneth Bailey Lecture 2020 - 11.3.2020

The Melbourne Law School Sir Kenneth Bailey Memorial Lecture 2020 was presented by Professor Gerry Simpson, Chair of Public International Law at the London School of Economics.

James Merralls Fellowship in Law Lecture - 2.12.2019

The James Merralls Fellowship in Law 2019 was presented by Professor Arun Thiruvengadam of Azim Premji University, Bangalore on Monday 2 December 2019 at Melbourne Law School.

Seabrook Chambers Lecture - 14.11.2019

The 2019 Seabrook Chambers Lecture on 'Asia’s First Same Sex Marriage Legislation: the interplay of President, court and society' was presented by National Taiwan University Chair Professor Jiunn-rong Yeh.

2019 Law Apps Awards semester two

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

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.