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Monthly Archives: March 2016
Undertaking an Aurora Internship by William Scobie
Over the summer period of 2015/2016, I undertook a legal internship through the Aurora Internship Program. Aurora is an organisation that aims to strengthen Indigenous organisations and facilitate internship experience in the Indigenous legal, anthropological and social-science sectors. Their internship program affords students and graduates opportunities to work within an organisation and gain practical experience. […]
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Alumni in Focus: Leah Marrone
Leah Marrone Degree(s): BA (2004), Dip Lang (2004), LLB (2007) 1. Why did you choose the University of Adelaide to study? The reputation of the University in quality and campus atmosphere, there was no question; I wanted to study at Adelaide. 2. What were the best parts of your degree at the University of Adelaide? […]
Farewell and Congratulations to Professor John Williams, 29th Dean of the Adelaide Law School.
On 24 February 2016, members of the Adelaide Law School community gathered to farewell Professor John Williams, Dean of the Adelaide Law School from 2011 until 2016, who leaves to take up the Pro Vice-Chancellorship (Research Operations) of the University of Adelaide. John leaves behind a truly colossal legacy as a scholar, a colleague, and […]
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Upcoming Event: Encounters with the Constitution over 45 years in the Law
The South Australian Chapter of the Australian Association of Constitutional Law, in conjunction with the University of Adelaide’s Public Law and Policy Research Unit, are pleased to present: The Honourable Tom Gray QC speaking on Encounters with the Constitution over 45 years in the Law Recently retired after 16 years as a judge of the Supreme […]
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Message from Dr Suzanne Le Mire, Dean of Law
I am delighted to step into the role of Dean of Law. The Law School is the flagship professional school at the University of Adelaide. I firmly believe what we do here, not least in educating the lawyers and policy makers of the future, but also in shaping the world around us, matters. I had […]
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New Dean, New Judge Welcome New Students
As a new academic year commences, the Adelaide Law School welcomes a new group of students. During Orientation Week, Justice Sam Doyle of the Supreme Court of South Australia – a graduate of the Adelaide Law School – spoke to the first year students about his experiences as a law student and life in the […]
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Senate Inquiry misses opportunity to consider connection between ADF Mental Health and Criminal offending
For the last decade and a half, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has been in almost constant deployment in overseas military operations, including peacekeeping and humanitarian missions, and combat operations. ADF members are undertaking longer and more frequent periods on service overseas, and increasing their risk of experiencing mental health problems. After two delays, the […]
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Explainer: what are double-dissolution elections? And why might we soon have one?
In an article published on The Conversation, Dr Adam Webster, explains the difference between a double-dissolution election and an ‘ordinary’ election. Click here to read Adam’s article.
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A New Book Comparing Jurisdictions World-wide and their Treatment of Claims in Insolvency
Oxford has published the third book in a series dedicated to comparative insolvency known as the Oxford International and Comparative Insolvency Law. This book comprehensive analysis of the law and practice in relation to creditor claims in over 20 jurisdictions. It canvasses the divergences and common features of domestic insolvency laws and the areas covered […]
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Professor Symes Makes a Submission to the Senate on Retailer Insolvency
The Senate is enquiring into the effect on consumers of retail businesses who become insolvent. Symes states that consumers as unsecured creditors do need attention at the present time suggesting there are three major elements to the effect on consumers by a retailer’s insolvency. These are prepayments (deposits), gift cards and loyalty schemes. In his […]
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