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Griffith Law School

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3735 5339

Address: 170 Kessels Road 4111 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: griffith.edu.au/law-school

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25.01.2022 Congratulations Tegan! FLPA and the The College of Law Australia have announced our final year Griffith University law student Tegan Doherty is the inaugural winner of the scholarship for young family lawyers and law graduates for 2020, the FLPA and College of Law Practical Legal Training Student Scholarship. Winning this scholarship means so much to Tegan, 'It has provided a great amount of financial support while also solidifying my passion to begin my career in family law....' 'I've been incredibly fortunate to complete my degree here at Griffith. The various opportunities presented by both Griffith Honours College and the Law School generally, allowed me to build the skills and experience needed to receive such a scholarship.' Senior lecturer Zoe Rathus was thrilled when Tegan rang to say that she had won the FLPA / College of Law PLT Student Scholarship. 'I was Tegan's family law teacher and have also been her mentor through the Honours College for a number of years. Tegan is a very bright student with excellent grades - but she is also a thoughtful, engaged young woman who wants to use her law studies to work with vulnerable people. She worked and volunteered at the Women's Legal Service during her degree and worked with me and my research colleagues on our submission to the Inquiry into the family law system initiated by Pauline Hanson.' The scholarship covers the costs of practical legal training as well as a cash prize. Tegan will also receive mentoring and a work experience placement over the course of College of Law PLT with a FLPA experienced member to help her attain the work experience component of her practical legal training. Read more: https://www.flpa.org.au/final-year-law-student-wins-schola/

25.01.2022 In this article, two researchers from Griffith's Law Futures Centre discuss the current gaps in the distribution plan for a potential COVID-19 vaccine. The article also sheds light on the World Health Organization (WHO) and its international preparedness framework for the distribution of vaccines. Read the full article here: news.griffith.edu.au//who-decides-the-fair-and-equitable-/

24.01.2022 Griffith has consolidated its position in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. In the latest rounds for 2021, the University improved in eight of the 13 ranking indicators and is now ranked 13th in Australia. You can read more about the results here:

20.01.2022 Congratulations to Griffith alumnus Dean Clifford-Jones who has been named the country’s top young legal eagle. Dean won the Law Council of Australia’s 2020 Australian Young Lawyer of the Year Award recognising his outstanding contribution to the profession through pro bono work and advocacy. Dean is the founder of Pride in Law, Australia’s first national LGBTIQ+ Law Association. Pride in Law is a not-for-profit networking association that promotes diversity in the legal profession for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer and questioning lawyers. Dean has also spearheaded a range of initiatives to promote gender diversity and awareness in the profession and judiciary. Read more - https://news.griffith.edu.au//meet-australias-young-lawye/

20.01.2022 A range of micro-credentials are now on offer at Griffith to meet the post-COVID skills gap. The program is designed to support professionals in advancing their careers by offering an array of short courses within contemporary industries and fields. To find out more and explore what we have on offer, please visit: https://loom.ly/xqZRr00

19.01.2022 Throughout her long career Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg inspired and engaged with jurists, lawyers, scholars, and students worldwide. Follow the link below to hear four female judges share their reflections on Justice Ginsburg’s legacy both at home and abroad. The event Women Judges from Around the World Remember Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, was a combined effort of the American University Washington College of Law Women and the Law Program , the International Association of Women Judges, and the Institute for Women's Policy Research. Listen now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MseWw4E0p8s

19.01.2022 Recent Law graduate Chloe Aus is making a difference in Sydney, practising as a lawyer and working with Amnesty International Australia as an Ambassador of the My New Neighbour campaign, advocating for a fairer refugee community sponsorship program. ‘I have always been interested in human rights, in fact, it was my main reason as to why I decided to study law. I always knew that once I finished my law degree I would get involved in human rights work.’ The Griffith Law School ...is proud to support the My New Neighbour campaign, and Chloe hopes that more students will join the movement to advocate for a stronger and fairer refugee sponsorship program. Well done Chloe in your efforts for advocating this important program! To read more about Chloe's story and the My New Neighbour campaign: https://news.griffith.edu.au//griffith-law-grad-advocatin/

19.01.2022 In this article, Professor Sarah Joseph offers an insightful analysis on the global human rights emergency that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused. As an expert on Human Rights Law, Professor Joseph talks about balancing the right to life with the right to live. Read the article here: https://loom.ly/H61G-mk

19.01.2022 Asian Australian Lawyers Association will host its inaugural AALA National Cultural Diversity Summit on Saturday 3 October 2020. The Summit will be held entirely online via Zoom and is FREE for members and non-members. Confirmed speakers:... The Hon Tani Cantil-Sakauye, Chief Justice of California The Rt Hon Lord Justice Singh, Court of Appeal of England and Wales The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG, AALA National Patron The Hon Darryl Rangiah, Justice of the Federal Court of Australia About to be appointed Victorian County Court Judge My Anh Tran Mai Chen, Managing Partner, Chen Palmer Lawyers and Chair of the Superdiversity Institute for Law, Policy and Business, NZ Lisa Annese, CEO, Diversity Council of Australia. Summit Industry Partners: Australian Bar Association, Queensland Law Society, Queensland Bar, Victorian Bar and The Law Society of South Australia. Registration is available via the following link : http://aala.org.au/event-3984061

18.01.2022 Did you know we've been involved with the Innocence Project for almost 20 years? Examining a potential wrongful conviction is not about looking at what we would do differently if the case were retried; instead we look for existing elements that warrant closer testing or investigation." A renewed focus, a new team and fighting for a better system has energised our Innocence Project.

17.01.2022 Griffith Law alumnus Eammon Ashton-Atkinson’s is covering the US election in Delaware today for @10NewsFirst, "It's not going to be an early victory" for Joe Biden, says @EammonAtkinson. Ashton-Atkinson, a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business (Government and International Relations) graduate is currently a US-based foreign correspondent reporter for Network Ten Australia.

16.01.2022 Griffith University's Professor Mark Finnane provides a history-based analysis of Australia's federation and the states' rights for border closures. Professor Finnane explores the question: Could the debate over states’ rights to close their borders have been resolved a century ago? Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/Ots6yHc

16.01.2022 Our Virtual Open House gives you 24/7 access to dynamic virtual study booths, information and on-demand presentations. Plus, each week, we’ll be hosting GriffithLIVE sessions featuring one-on-one chats with study area experts, live webinars, virtual classes and more. Our academic experts will be online today from 4 pm to answer all your pressing questions. Come and visit our Law booth to get an insight on what is like to study law at Griffith Law School. For more information and to register, please visit: https://loom.ly/zK4tPGo

16.01.2022 Join Griffith Law School industry partners this Wednesday for a series of online career seminars where you can gain a better understanding of career pathways in various areas of law. Find out more and register via: https://loom.ly/3txiFrA

16.01.2022 We're so proud of graduates Minnie Hannaford and Maddy Harrington who were recently elected to the Queensland Law Society‘s (QLS) Future Leaders Committee. The new committee will put issues like mental health and diversity at the top of the agenda, providing a platform to help young lawyers change the culture of their profession. https://news.griffith.edu.au//griffith-law-grads-hope-to-/

11.01.2022 A Griffith University study has found that a large percentage of people will not choose to have a potential COVID-19 vaccine. When available in Australia, the study found that only 68% of the surveyed participants will elect to get a vaccine against the coronavirus. Read more about the findings here: https://loom.ly/N_6REcI

10.01.2022 Will the COVID-19 pandemic have an impact on voter behaviour during the upcoming Queensland election? This is one of the questions a Griffith University researcher is currently examining, based on data from the March 2020 local government election. Voter turnout figures show that more than half of the electorate had already voted. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a remarkable shift in the voting method of the public,’’ Dr Fernando Martinez Coma said. ... Read more: https://loom.ly/pXMkZNg

10.01.2022 We would like to congratulate our Law School Alumni, Minnie Hannaford and Maddison Harrington who have been appointed to the inaugural Queensland Law Society Future Leaders Committee for 2021-2022. Minnie Hannaford is a solicitor, admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland in February 2016. Minnie has always had a keen interest in social justice. She is an avid supporter and ally of LGBTIQ+ communities and peoples of culturally or ethnically diverse backgrounds. As a member ...of the profession, she acknowledges the immense privilege she has, without restraining or silencing the difficult challenges faced by junior practitioners of diverse backgrounds. Maddison Harrington is a junior in-house lawyer currently working as a Legal Counsel at Griffith University. She was recognised as being an "Inspirational Woman in Law" in the Women Lawyer's Association of Queensland's "inspo list" on International Women's Day this year for her advocacy work. Maddison has a demonstrable passion for diversity and inclusion, especially for LGBT people in the law. She hopes to continue being able to represent both the rainbow and in-house communities as part of this new Committee. To read more about the committee members visit the QLS website: https://www.qls.com.au//Future_Leaders_Committee_E/Results

10.01.2022 The National Council of Women Queensland (NCWQ) recently awarded two bursaries to a couple of high-achieving Griffith University students. These bursaries are designed to support students with their study goals. The NCWQ seeks to raise the awareness of members as to their rights and responsibilities as citizens and encourages their participation in all aspects of community life. Learn more: https://loom.ly/e-WLeoY

08.01.2022 During Griffith's spotlight week on Law and Criminology, we showcased our newly-refurbished Moot Court at the Nathan campus. In this video, hear from our Dean of Law and two final year students about the array of career benefits that our mooting electives can offer you. Discover more:

07.01.2022 Griffith Review champions the work of Australian writers, researchers and thinkers and the latest edition is out now. Griffith Review 70: Generosities of Spirit is a treasure trove of literary gems and curiosities from a shining selection of Australian writers, both established and emerging. It celebrates the winners of the Novella Project VIII, supported by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund, alongside exciting new short fiction, non-fiction and poetry that explores the up...lifting and memorable moments that illuminate our lives. Buy a subscription to Griffith Review before 31 December 2020 and receive a free one-year digital subscription to gift to a friend. https://www.griffithreview.com/store/

06.01.2022 A better future for all - In Conversation with Prof. Nigel McMillan, Dr Rebecca Huntley and Mik Auckland 'After the pandemic: Imagining the future' Tuesday 24 November 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm AEST | Live stream... In the fifth edition of this series of conversations created in partnership with HOTA, Home of the Arts, renowned journalist Kerry O’Brien will moderate a panel featuring Professor Nigel McMillian (one of Australia’s leading virologists and immunologists), Dr Rebecca Huntley (one of Australia’s foremost social researchers) and Mik Auckland (theatre and events director who has helped deliver some of the world’s greatest productions). Together they will discuss the human side of the pandemic and how this collective experience might change society. To register: https://betterfuture.griffith.edu.au/imagining-the-future/

05.01.2022 Griffith University Law alumnus James Rayner is at the helm of the Property Law team at one of the Gold Coast’s longest running law firms, and is preparing to lead its next era of success. As MBA Lawyers celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2020, James’ future focus is on creating a market-leading property team through his position as Partner and Head of the Property Law Department. Congratulations James, and MBA Lawyers celebrating 50 years in service! ... Read more: https://news.griffith.edu.au//alumnus-leads-new-era-of-su/

04.01.2022 "Volunteering at the Innocence Project was one of the highlights of my time at Griffith. It was amazing working alongside professional lawyers on real cases I learnt so much. Griffith Law School student Samantha Elliott took part in the Innocence Project last trimester, and said it was a life-changing experience. Griffith University’s Innocence Project has a new team of legal eagles ready to continue fighting miscarriages of justice. Dr Blewer has assembled a new team of i...nstructing lawyers, including prominent Gold Coast legal professionals Ron Behlau, Erin Mitchell, Danielle Hanson, Jonathan Nyst and Alex Somers. Jason Murakami remains on board as the project’s foundation instructing lawyer. Each of the professional mentors is a Griffith University law graduate, and also part of the Innocence Project during their studies. There’s real enthusiasm among the new lawyers, particularly given their shared history with the Innocence Project as students, Dr Blewer said. https://news.griffith.edu.au//new-look-legal-team-to-figh/

03.01.2022 There is still time to register for today's Meet the Profession online event. We will be starting at 7.30 pm (AEST), please see the event below for more details. We look forward to connecting with you!

02.01.2022 Congratulations to the remarkable group of nine Griffith students recently named as 2021 New Colombo Plan scholars, including Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Government and International Relations student Joshua Saunders. The New Colombo Plan (NCP) is an Australian Government initiative which aims to lift knowledge of the Indo Pacific in Australia by supporting Australian undergraduates to study and undertake internships in the region. Joshua says I have a great love for South...east Asia after my two years in Thailand and Myanmar and look forward to bringing this passion in this important leadership role" Read more here - https://loom.ly/81NOll4

02.01.2022 Expressions of interest for the international Laskin Moot competition are now open to all our law students. The Laskin Moot is an annual national bilingual moot court competition in Canadian administrative and constitutional law. In 2021, the prestigious Laskin Moot will take place by videoconference during the month of February. To find out more and check eligibility criteria, please visit: https://loom.ly/RP994FM

01.01.2022 Meet Law graduate Amiel Nubaha who says his time at Griffith University inspired him to draw on his incredible life experience to give back to society. Amiel was raised in a refugee camp after his family was forced to flee their homeland in Rwanda following the 1994 civil war and genocide. He migrated to Australia as a teenager through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Resettlement Program. He completed a double degree in Law and Criminology and Criminal Justi...ce at Griffith and says one of his law lecturers, Dr Shahram Dana, inspired him to draw on his time as a refugee to advocate for displaced and marginalised people. https://news.griffith.edu.au//from-refugee-to-community-j/