Dean of Research Welcome

The University of Adelaide is a member of the Group of Eight, the most prestigious and research intensive universities in Australia.  As part of this tradition of excellence, Adelaide Law School prizes its reputation as an international leader in legal research.  For over 120 years Adelaide Law School has been home to the leading Australian legal researchers of the day, including John Salmond, William Jethro Brown, Richard Blackburn, Norval Morris, Daniel O’Connell, and James Crawford.

The modern Adelaide Law School continues this fine tradition, with leading international and national scholars engaged in legal theory, public and private law, and cutting-edge interdisciplinary research.  It goes without saying that our graduates have made significant contributions to legal thought and research at the finest international universities.

This page provides a gateway to our research activities and an introduction to the people who make the Adelaide Law School a world leader in legal scholarship.

Associate Professor Paul Babie
Associate Dean of Research - Adelaide Law School

Ph: +61 8 8313 5521
Email: paul.babie@adelaide.edu.au

Research News

• Seminar – Using Your Voice Effectively
  As legal academics our voice is arguably the most important teaching tool we possess. However, while we may have specialised knowledge of the law, very few if any of us have any formal voice training. And, as many of us have experienced, teaching for h...
• Symposium: Compulsory Voting in Comparative Perspective
  A symposium presented by the postgraduate Comparative Law class at the Adelaide Law School The University of Adelaide Date: 11 May 2013 Time: 9am for 9.15 am start – 3.15 pm Location: Moot Court, Ligertwood Building, The University of Adelaide No atten...
• ‘Reforms target lawyers behaving badly’ – Dr Suzanne LeMire interviewed on ‘Radio National’
  Adelaide Law School Academic Dr Suzanne LeMire recently appeared on Radio National regarding proposed changes to the Legal Practitioners Act. Changes are proposed to encompass the conduct of lawyers in the course of their professional duties as well as...
• ‘Some Problems with Extra-Judicial Pronouncements on the Law’ – Seminar by Dr John Gava
  Dr John Gava, Associate Professor of Adelaide Law School is presenting a half day session at the ‘All SA Courts Inter-Courts Judicial Development Day on 7 June 2012. The title of the seminar is ‘Some Problems with Extra-Judicial Pronouncements on the L...
• Corporate Law Teachers’ Association Conference
  In February three of our Corporate Law teachers; Associate Professor Christopher Symes, Dr Suzanne LeMire and Beth Nosworthy attended the annual Corporate Law Teachers’ Association conference hosted by the Centre for Commercial Law at ANU College of La...

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