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Monash Law School assists rural communities

Monash University is coming to the aid of families in rural communities by offering bursaries to high-achieving secondary school students aiming for a career in law.

Top researchers win national recognition

Monash University has received two Federation Fellowships in the latest round of funding by the Australian Research Council.

Law student wins Corrs award

A Monash law student's research paper on the morals and ethics involved in legislating human cloning has received a one-off prize of $5,000 from Melbourne law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth.

New laws threaten access to justice: Monash Researcher

New laws planned for Victoria and other states will make it harder for people to represent themselves in court, forcing them to spend a small fortune on legal fees to access justice, the Victorian State Government has been warned.

Compulsory barrister testing needed: Ex-Judge

A Monash University law professor and former Supreme Court judge has called for the introduction of high-level compulsory training and assessment of all aspiring Australian barristers to address the problem of incompetent representation of clients.

Monash Law School to offer international dual degree

In an Australian-first agreement with a US law school, Monash University's Faculty of Law has established a dual degree program with Washington College of Law WCL, part of Washington's American University.