University of Tasmania, Australia

The Faculty of Law and the student law society have just released guidelines for student wellness within the Law School. Students are encouraged to read the guidelines, which are available on the Information for Students page.

Congratulations to our high achievers!

The Faculty of Law in collaboration with Menzies are conducting two online surveys to gather public opinion about the possibility of a Tasmanian biobank. Fill it out now: www.tasbiobankproject.com, and be entered into the draw to win a $500 visa giftcard! Surveys close 22nd August.

The Faculty is now offering a new HECS-free winter semester intensive unit.

UTAS was pleased to host Professor Gillian Triggs, President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, as she presented the 2013 Sandy Duncanson Social Justice Lecture at UTAS this week. Watch the lecture here.

Law PhD Candidate, Meg Good, wins Young Acheiver Award.

The Hon. Michael Kirby launches TULS’ Public and Community Sectors Guide

Continuing the legacy of Sandy Duncanson

Funding to run Tasmania’s first animal law conference

Congratulations to Professor Di Nicol

Registration is now open

Professor Warner has been acknowledged with the high honour of the Distinguished Service Medal. 

Law postgraduate student, Kate Cashman has won the '3 minute thesis' competion.

The Student Legal Service have stepped in to provide free advice to Tasmanians missing out on basic legal advice. Read the full story.

Professor Berryman will deliver a seminar at the Faculty of Law on the topic: "Stories of Evolution in Specific Performance: A Canadian Tale"

The seminar will take place on from 12PM - 1PM, 16th August 2012.

The Faculy of Law will be hosting a seminar on animal law Monday 18th June, on behalf of Voiceless, the Animal Protection Institute. More info

The Faculty of Law is now offering mid-year entry to the degree. Students are eligible to study Introduction to Law as an intensive 15-day unit from the 25 June – 13 July.

 At 12PM the 2nd of May 2012, Justice Gray will present a staff seminar on the topic: 'Byrnes v Kendle in the High Court'

Two undergraduate law students were recently awarded the Zoe Ewart and John Kable scholarships for 2012.

Dr Tim Stephens is an international lawyer and human geographer from the University of Sydney. On 4th of April 2012 from 1:00-2:00 Associate Prof Stephens will present a seminar on the topic: ' Intenational Crimes, Civil Claims and Jurisdictional Immunity: Where to From here?'.