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Monthly Archives: July 2013
Launch of the 2012 Teaching Report held at Adelaide Law School
The 2012 Teaching Report was launched by PVC Denise Kirkpatrick today. Adelaide Law School held a special morning tea to celebrate the event. Pdf version Electronic book version The 2012 Annual Teaching Report covers: Teacher innovation and awards Conference Presentations Teaching Publications Student support Mentoring International Students Mentoring Indigenous Law Students International Law Study Tour […]
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Better late than never: an administrative appeals tribunal for South Australia
South Australia has never had a generalist merits review tribunal, relying instead on the District Court to fulfil this important accountability function. This week, the South Australian Government introduced a Bill to establish a generalist tribunal, the South Australian Civil and Adminsitrative Tribunal, or SACAT. In this post, Adelaide Law School PhD Candidate Anna Olijnyk […]
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Death sentence for controversial defence to murder?
Until May 2013, South Australia was the only jurisdiction in Australia that had not formally considered the controversial defence of provocation. Provocation is a partial defence that reduces murder to manslaughter where the victim of the homicide provoked the offender into losing self-control and killing. The acceptability of a homicide victim sharing blame for their […]
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Toastmasters International at the University of Adelaide
Ambassador Lucas Lovell is a brilliant student in international studies and law. He was selected in May 2013 to speak at the TEDx conference about his expedition across Mongolia’s Gobi Desert as part of South African explorer Mike Horn’s Pangaea Expedition. He is also the founder of the new Toastmasters International club at The University […]
Ambassadors at the 18th Commonwealth Law Conference in Cape Town
Two ambassadors, Rebecca McEwen and Lloyd Wicks, recently returned from Cape Town, South Africa- where they represented Australia at the 18th Commonwealth Law Conference. The Commonwealth Moot is an adjunct to the Conference; university teams are invited to represent their country based on their performance at regional tournaments. Whilst not taking out the final title- […]
Why the SA Liberals are wrong on marriage equality
In recent weeks, the United States Supreme Court has clarified the constitutional position on same-sex marriage in that country. In contrast, little has been done to clarify the constitutional position in Australia. In this post, Adelaide Law School PhD Candidate Mark Bruerton debunks some of the constitutional myths that have been used in the marriage equality […]
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Congratulations to Yasmine Gill who has been awarded the inaugural Minter Ellison scholarship
Adelaide law School would like to congratulate Yasmine Gill, who has been awarded the inaugural Minter Ellison Scholarship. Photo: Prof Christopher Findlay AM, Mr Adam Bannister, Managing Partner Minter Ellison, Ms Yasmine Gill (recipient) and Professor John Williams (Dean, Adelaide Law School) This scholarship has been established by Minter Ellison, an international law firm based […]
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Congratulations to Jonathon Wenham winning the Bob Piper Law scholarship
National commercial law firm Piper Alderman have established the Bob Piper Law Scholarship to support one student for the second and third years of their Bachelor of Laws program. Congratulations to Jonathon Wenham, this years recipient fo the Bob Piper Law Scholarship. Further information about Jonathon and the Scholarship can be found here Photo: Jonathon […]
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Annual Teaching Report 2012 is now available online
The 2012 Annual Teaching Report is now available on the Adelaide Law School website. Pdf version Electronic book version The 2012 Annual Teaching Report covers: Teacher innovation and awards Conference Presentations Teaching Publications Student support Mentoring International Students Mentoring Indigenous Law Students International Law Study Tour Clinical Legal Education Reports from students involved in Internship […]
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Benchmarking Voluntary Administration on its 20-year Anniversary: Friday 26 July Symposium
It was 20 years ago in June since Voluntary Administration was introduced in Australia. To mark the occasion, we’ve gathered together an domestic and international expert panel to evaluate the VA, and benchmark it against UK and Canadian rescue procedures. Friday 26 July 2013, 9-12.15, Henry Basten Room, Mitchell Building, North Terrace, University of Adelaide […]
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