Is the legal system really foolproof? 2024 ANU Academic Lecture Series - Law School Special
Australian National University (ANU)
Do you believe that legal procedures are always fair and error-free?
Or, can the legal system really be faultless? 🤔
The third session of the 2024 Australian National University Academic Lecture Hall will be hosted by Dr. Jason Chin, Senior Lecturer from the ANU College of Law. Dr. Jason Chin will explore a highly challenging and practically significant topic: 'Why should we trust courts to make fair decisions?'
He will do so throughthe case analysis of the wrongful conviction of Kathleen Folbigg, revealing potential errors in the legal system and proposing reform suggestions. In addition, if there are any questions about the ANU law degree during this event, we have also invited ANU College of Law teacher Esther Armanious to answer them.
Event details:
📅 Date: October 21st (Monday)
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM Beijing time
👋 Please scan the QR code in the poster above or click 'Read the original article' to register for the event
🎤 Lecture language: English
About the Australian National University College of Law
The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law is not only the national law school of Australia but also enjoys a global reputation. In the 2023 QS World University Subject Rankings, the ANU College of Law ranks 24th globally and is among the top 20 in the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings. We have numerous world-renowned scholars who lead in constitutional and administrative law, international law, and environmental law, and have long enjoyed an excellent reputation in legal education, research, and popular science promotion.
ANU College of Law students benefit from our unique capital location, establishing close partnerships with major legislative institutions and federal government departments such as the High Court of Australia.Here, students not only gain firsthand legal practice knowledge and experience but also participate in various global internship programs, including internships at the Office of the Commonwealth Attorney-General, the International Court, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C., the International Court in The Hague, the International Bar Association in London, commercial law internships across Asia, and the Special Litigation Unit at the World Bank headquarters.
In addition,the college also arranges multiple internships, such as Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, legal reform and social justice, the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, the ACT Human Rights Commission, and prisoner assistance in the ACT.
ANU College of Law graduates are spread across the globe, with 25,000 alumni active in more than 100 countries. Our graduates not only succeed in traditional legal fields but also play important roles in leading institutions, policy-making, international organizations, and renowned companies.According to the 2022 Good Universities Guide, 89% of graduates found full-time work within four months of completing their studies.
As technology changes and society develops, the legal field faces unprecedented new challenges. The ANU College of Law always stands at the forefront of the law, whether it's emerging computational law, international law, human rights law, environmental law, national security law, or pioneering space law, we are actively addressing future legal needs.More than 15 scholarships and 60 awards also provide solid support for students, helping them succeed in their academic and professional careers.
About ANU Bachelor of Laws (Honours) 📚
The ANU Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is an internationally recognized world-class undergraduate law degree that provides students with in-depth legal knowledge, enabling them to understand how the law influences and shapes every aspect of our world. The program can be studied as a single degree or as part of a flexible double degree, combined with more than 35 other disciplines, helping you tailor your study plan to match your personal interests and career goals.
Duration: 4 years full-time
Credit requirements: Minimum 192 credits
Some high school course entry requirements: ATAR 97 / IB 40 / Gaokao 660 (out of 750), more score requirements please provide in-course message consultation
In addition to choosing to study a single degree, students can also apply for a flexible double degree program, which does not mean taking on double the course load and paying tuition fees for two degree programs, but combining the courses of two degrees into one study program, only requiring an additional year at university, students can complete the study of a law degree and another degree program and receive two undergraduate degrees. For more information, please visit the official website: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/ or consult the Australian National University China Center.
