# News

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News

Find out about the latest news, announcements and stories about law at ANU.

See what ANU Law School is up to [In the media](https://law.anu.edu.au/news-and-events/news/media).

13 March 2026

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[ANU Law School alumni Helen Roberts SC appointed to NSW Supreme Court](https://law.anu.edu.au/news-and-events/news/alumni-helen-roberts-sc-appointed-nsw-supreme-court)

ANU Law School Alumni Helen Roberts SC has been appointed to the New South Wales Supreme Court

13 March 2026

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[ANU Law School student’s essay skills impress in national awards](https://law.anu.edu.au/news-and-events/news/anu-law-school-students-essay-skills-impress)

ANU Law School student Lily Brooke has received a commendation in the Frances Forbes Essay competition.

12 March 2026

[ANJeL Canberra Seminar strengthens Australia–Japan legal connections](https://law.anu.edu.au/news-and-events/news/anjel-canberra-seminar-strengthens-australia-japan-legal-connections)

The 2026 Australian Network for Japanese Law (ANJeL) Canberra Seminar successfully introduced Japanese law students to Australian legal institutions, history and doctrine.

04 February 2026

Alumni

[From interstate to inside Australia’s institutions with ANU Law](https://law.anu.edu.au/news-and-events/news/interstate-inside-australias-institutions-anu-law)

Read Ben's interstate study experience at ANU Law School

04 February 2026

Alumni

[Learning about international human rights beyond the classroom](https://law.anu.edu.au/news-and-events/news/learning-about-international-human-rights-beyond-classroom)

Shelby Clark learned about the legal profession and international human rights through hands-on learning and global internships provided by ANU Law School.

03 February 2026

Alumni

[How ANU Law shaped Emma Ashley’s path into intellectual property law](https://law.anu.edu.au/news-and-events/news/how-anu-law-shaped-emma-ashleys-path-intellectual-property-law)

Emma tells the story of how ANU Law School shaped her path into intellectual property law

02 February 2026

Alumni

[How attending a graduation ceremony sparked a love for ANU Law School](https://law.anu.edu.au/news-and-events/news/how-attending-graduation-ceremony-sparked-love-anu-law-school)

Read Archibald Horneman-Wren's story of how he made the most out of his Law School time.

29 January 2026

Alumni

[Making the most of a Juris Doctor: Shashwat Tripathi's path at ANU Law](https://law.anu.edu.au/news-and-events/news/making-most-juris-doctor-shashwat-tripathis-path-anu-law)

Read Shashwat Tripathi's JD experience and find out what you can gain fromt the JD program.

29 January 2026

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[Paid PhD position at ANU Law School – Sanctions implementation](https://law.anu.edu.au/news-and-events/news/paid-phd-position-anu-law-school-sanctions-implementation)

ANU Law School is pleased to advertise a three-year PhD scholarship for a highly qualified candidate to study Australia’s and global sanctions implementation.

28 January 2026

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[Congratulations to ANU Law School Alum on Australia Day Honours](https://law.anu.edu.au/news-and-events/news/congratulations-anu-law-school-alum-australia-day-honours)

Eight ANU Law School alumni have been recognised in the 2026 Australia Day Honours

22 January 2026

Alumni

[From Canberra to Oxford: Seizing opportunities at ANU Law School](https://law.anu.edu.au/news-and-events/news/canberra-oxford-seizing-opportunities-anu-law-school)

Read Nick Bradman's experience at ANU Law School, a global journey that shaped both his worldview and career ambitions.

12 January 2026

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[ANU Law School deepens global partnerships with semester 1 visitors](https://law.anu.edu.au/news-and-events/news/anu-law-school-deepens-global-partnerships-semester-1-visitors)

The ANU Law School is proud to welcome an outstanding group of academic visitors for Semester 1, 2026.

25 November 2025

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[Exploring lawyers’ environmental legacy: Dr Susan Bartie’s research](https://law.anu.edu.au/news-and-events/news/exploring-lawyers-environmental-legacy-dr-susan-barties-research)

Dr Susan Bartie premiered short films titled Australian Lawyers and the Environment at a private screening in Sydney. These films offer a rare

19 November 2025

[Dr Kate Roff is inaugural recipient of Head of School's Prize for Outstanding PhD Research in Law](https://law.anu.edu.au/news-and-events/news/dr-kate-roff-inaugural-recipient-head-schools-prize-outstanding-phd-research)

Dr Kate Roff is inaugural recipient of Head of School's Prize for Outstanding PhD Research in Law

06 November 2025

[Inaugural Dennis Pearce Travel Grants announced](https://law.anu.edu.au/news-and-events/news/inaugural-dennis-pearce-travel-grants-announced)

The ANU Law School has revealed the the inaugural recipients of the Dennis Pearce Travel Grants - a new initiative supporting high-impact, research-focused travel for academic staff at the ANU Law School.