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Law student wins scholarship

17 June 2009

Deputy Premier and Attorney General Rob Hulls presents Mr Hooper with the scholarship.

Monash Arts/Law student Chris Hooper has received the 2009 Justice Disability Scholarship from the Victoria State Government.

The scholarship, which is valued at $20,000 for two years, recognises exceptional students with disabilities and aims to give them the opportunity to prepare for employment and leadership roles after the successful completion of their study.

Mr Hooper hopes to use the scholarship to pursue a career in community law, specifically in local capacity building and community development.

"This scholarship will relieve the pressure of having to balance work and full-time study and allow me to focus my attention on reaching my full potential.

"It will also allow me to attend personal development seminars and advocacy classes that will hopefully allow me to become a better advocate for the rights of others."

Mr Hooper chose to study law at Monash because he believes the source of individual and group rights is best fought through the avenues of the law.

"The law articulates our rights and responsibilities," Mr Hooper said.

"I hope to be able to contribute to framing it in a way that makes the best possible allowance for social justice."

Mr Hooper, who is in his second year of law and third year of arts, said studying at Monash had been a great way to meet like-minded people and provided the opportunity for him to pursue his passions.

For information on studying a double degree at Monash visit the Double degrees website.