2009 Annual Report - Faculty of Law - Monash University

Contents
1. Introduction to Monash Law School ...............................2
2. Campuses .......................................................................... 3
2.1 Clayton .............................................................................. 3
2.2 Monash University Law Chambers ...................................3
2.3 Monash Education Centre, Prato, Italy .............................3
3. Research ........................................................................... 4
3.1 Reflections on Research During 2009 ...............................4
3.2 Books and Book Launches ...............................................5
3.3 Research Success Stories ................................................5
3.4 Faculty Research Seminars ...............................................6
3.5 Research Centre Activities ...............................................7
3.6 Higher Degrees by Research ............................................ 7
3.7 Research Grants: ARC ......................................................7
3.8 Other Externally Funded Research (Excluding Contracts) 8
4. Teaching ............................................................................. 9
4.1 Reflections on Teaching During 2009 ................................9
4.2 Teaching Awards ...............................................................9
4.3 Teaching Professional Development .................................9
4.4 VC’s Showcase of Teaching Excellence ............................9
4.5 National Teaching Presentations ....................................... 9
4.6 Faculty Teaching Workshop .............................................9
4.7 Faculty Education Committee ..........................................9
4.8 Quality ............................................................................... 9
5. Centre Reports ................................................................ 11
5.1 Castan Centre for Human Rights Law .............................11
5.1.1 2009 Highlights .............................................................11
5.1.2 Structure ....................................................................... 11
5.1.3 Public Events .................................................................12
5.1.4 Conference Papers and Public Speeches ......................13
5.1.5 Courses Offered ............................................................ 14
5.1.6 Submissions ..................................................................14
5.1.7 Publications ...................................................................15
5.1.8 Media ............................................................................ 16
5.1.9 Research Projects ......................................................... 16
5.1.10 Visiting Fellows ............................................................ 16
5.1.11 Student Programs ....................................................... 17
5.2 Centre for Regulatory Studies .........................................18
5.2.1 Structure ....................................................................... 18
5.2.2 Public Events .................................................................18
5.2.3 Staff Members’ Activities ...............................................18
5.2.4 Monash Courses and Units Offered ...............................20
5.2.5 Publications ...................................................................20
5.2.6 Grants and Fundraising .................................................21
5.3 International Institute of Forensic Studies .......................22
5.3.1 Courses Offered ............................................................22
6. Curriculum ....................................................................... 23
6.1 Undergraduate Courses .................................................. 23
6.2 Clinical Legal Education .................................................. 23
6.4 Postgraduate Courses..................................................... 24
7. Equity and Diversity.........................................................25
7.1 Membership 2009 ...........................................................25
7.2 Faculty Priorities ..............................................................25
7.3 Activities 2009 .................................................................26
8. International ....................................................................27
8.1 Recruitment of International Students ............................27
8.2 Engagement with Partner Institutions .............................27
8.3 Overseas Programs .........................................................27
8.4 Internships .......................................................................28
9. Law School Activities .....................................................29
9.1 Events ..............................................................................29
9.2 Public Lectures ................................................................30
9.3 Book Launches ...............................................................31
9.4 Media involvement ..........................................................31
10. Advancement and Alumni Relations ............................32
10.1 Advancement ................................................................32
10.2 Monash Law School Foundation Board ........................33
10.3 Alumni relations ............................................................33
11. Student Activities ..........................................................34
11.1 Monash Law Students’ Society.....................................34
11.2 International Law Association .......................................35
11.2.1 2009 Highlights ...........................................................35
11.2.2 Other Events ...............................................................35
11.3 Monash University Law Review ....................................35
11.4 The Student Experience ................................................37
12. Law Library ....................................................................38
12.1 Monash Law Library ......................................................38
12.2 2009 Highlights .............................................................38
12.3 Facilities and Services Highlights ..................................38
12.4 Collection Highlights .....................................................39
12.5 Law Library Senior Staff ...............................................39
12.6 Journal Affiliations and External Committees ..............39
13. Staff ................................................................................40
13.1 Staff List ........................................................................40
13.2 Academic Governance Positions ..................................42
13.3 Promotions ....................................................................42
13.4 Appointments ................................................................42
13.5 Resignations ..................................................................42
13.6 Outside Studies Program ..............................................42
13.7 Visitors ...........................................................................42
14. Staff Activities ................................................................43
14.1 External Boards and Committees .................................43
14.2 Journal Affiliations .........................................................44
15. Publications ...................................................................46
15.1 Staff Publications ..........................................................46
Appendix I: ...........................................................................53
Administrative Structure Portfolios, Charts and .......................53
Senior Administrative Staff
Appendix II: ..........................................................................54
2009 Prize Winners ................................................................54
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