The places in which refugees seek sanctuary are often as dangerous and bleak as the conditions they fled. In response, many continue to travel within and across borders in search of safety. As part of these journeys, refugees are increasingly turning to courts to ask for protection, not from persecution in their homeland, but from a place of 'refuge'.

When China started its reform and opening-up in the 1970s, it ushered in the world’s greatest economic transformation.

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Diversity in the workplace has been a hot topic in recent years, generating wide-ranging discussions about its implications for law, regulations and policies.

Honorary Associate Professor Gregor Urbas has been named among four new Special Magistrates by Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury.

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Ever wondered what it’s like to study abroad?

Isabella Keith, a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) / Politics, Philosophy and Economics student at The Australian National Uni

Claire Gay has always wanted to pursue a legal career in social justice and law reform.

For Benjamin (Ben) Durkin, choosing to study law at The Australian National University (ANU) was an easy decision.   

 “I’ve always loved reading, writing and debating, and so thought law was a good fit,” Ben said.

On the weekend of 10-11 December 2022, The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law hosted the second Symposium in honour of Professor Leslie Zin

Knowing what the rules are does not mean knowing what the law is.  

Thousands of Australians are currently transitioning off the cashless debit card after legislation to abolish the in

Growing up in Toowoomba in southern Queensland, Mairead Webb dreamed of one day becoming a lawyer.

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Ever wondered what it’s like to study abroad?

Student blog

ANU Law student ambassador Andre Kwok is currently on exchange at the National University of Singapore as a Westpac Asian Exchange Scholar. Read about his experiences in this four-part blog series.