Melbourne Law School launches Judge in Residence Initiative
The University of Melbourne Law School has launched Victoria’s first Judge in Residence Initiative with the Hon. Michael Black AC QC taking up the first residency at the Melbourne Law School.
Alongside the Hon. Michael Black, the former chief justice of the Federal Court and Melbourne Law School alumnus, current and retired judges will spend time at the Melbourne Law School to lend their counsel to students and academics. Through a series of workshops, classes and guest lectures, the Initiative will give students and academics the opportunity to engage with some of Australia’s most influential judicial leaders.
“This insight will provide students with a learning opportunity that is unlike the typical law school experience,” Dean of Melbourne Law School Professor Carolyn Evans said.
In addition, the Hon. Michael Black said the concept will be of great value for students.
“They have a fascination with how the law works in practice and, for whatever reason, they find it extremely interesting talking to the people who have decided the cases they have read,” he said.
“The program will certainly benefit law students by giving them an understanding of who the judges are and what they do, as well as giving them an idea of their personalities. I think this will be interesting and, I would hope, reassuring for the students to see the face behind the words.”
Professor Evans said the Initiative would encourage judges and academics with shared interests in particular areas of law to learn from one another, as well as allow students to obtain insights into the working of the courts and the role of Australian judges.
“We are delighted to have Michael Black joining us this semester and look forward to developing this Initiative in the coming years,” she said.
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