ORCID Profile
0000-0002-8866-5167
Current Organisation
University of Western Australia
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Law | Legal Institutions (incl. Courts and Justice Systems) | Comparative Law | Forensic Psychology
Expanding Knowledge in Law and Legal Studies | Justice and the Law not elsewhere classified | Professions and Professionalisation | Legal Processes |
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 03-07-2017
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 28-04-2021
DOI: 10.1177/1037969X211007576
Abstract: This article reports on a qualitative study aimed at understanding how LGBTQI+ law students and recent graduates perceive and experience the legal profession. While we found that several participants self-censor in interactions with the profession, others considered their LGBTQI+ identity as advantageous, enabling them to benefit from ‘ ersity hiring’. Despite this, many participants regarded the legal profession as ‘conservative’ and influenced by the ‘old guard’, which remains unaccepting of LGBTQI+ identities. Participants also considered the profession to be more accepting of some LGBTQI+ identities than others. We conclude by suggesting strategies to improve perceptions and experiences of the profession.
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 06-03-2019
Abstract: In recent decades, Australian states and territories have introduced a raft of legislation aimed at stripping those involved in criminal activity of their ill-gotten gains. However, in doing so, this far-reaching legislation has the potential to undermine legal principles and protections. We recently completed a study into proceeds of crime legislation in Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland. From our findings it is clear that Western Australia’s legislation is the most far-reaching and potentially the most inequitable. In this article, we provide a critique of Western Australia's legislation informed by our research, and identify pressing areas for reform.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 11-2016
DOI: 10.1016/J.IJLP.2016.05.012
Abstract: Research indicates that, in comparison to other university students, law students are at greater risk of experiencing high levels of psychological distress. There is also a large body of literature supporting a general negative association between exercise and stress, anxiety and depression. However, we are not aware of any studies exploring the impact of exercise on the mental health of law students specifically. This article reports evidence of a negative association between exercise and psychological distress in 206 law and psychology students. Compared to psychology students, the law students not only reported greater psychological distress, but, in addition, there was a stronger association between their levels of distress and their levels of exercise. Based on the results of this study, we suggest a simple yet effective way law schools might support the mental health of their students.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 24-08-2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Date: 2023
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 07-01-2020
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 03-04-2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: 2016
Publisher: Bond University
Date: 10-2020
DOI: 10.53300/001C.17448
Abstract: Doctor of Philosophy (‘PhD’) students in Australia undertake at least three years of full-time equivalent independent research to generate innovative knowledge within their chosen discipline. Research indicates, however, that globally half of all enrolled PhD students fail to complete. For those who do complete, despite the increasing imposition of academic milestones and supervisory requirements, many require an extension or an approved period of interruption of their candidature. While attracting and retaining high-quality PhD students who complete their research project within the required timeframe is an institutional priority for all universities, the availability of programs to support the timely completion of PhD theses across Australian universities, is variable. Moreover, little is known specifically about the institutional support programs available for students undertaking a PhD in law, reasons for adopting chosen support programs, or how effective the programs that are available are in supporting students to successful and timely completions. The research study across select Australian universities reported on in this article sought to begin to close this knowledge gap. In doing so, it: 1) provides an overview and synthesis of the Australian and international literature on achieving timely PhD completions across disciplines 2) presents the results from two surveys: a perceptions survey of students enrolled in PhD programs at Australian law schools and a survey of the support programs offered at 16 Australian law schools and 3) drawing on the conclusions from the literature and survey results, explores how best to support PhD students in law to successful and timely completions. Key conclusions emerged from this study relevant to both law PhD students and law schools. Overwhelmingly, the results indicate that the importance of a collegial and communicative supervisor cannot be overstated. Further, students who engage informally with other academics (such as PhD mentors) as well as their PhD peers are also more likely to complete. Overall, while acknowledging that, inevitably, personal characteristics and circumstances affect PhD success, we conclude that institutional level support may nonetheless contribute to timely completions in law.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 07-2013
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 14-05-2015
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 11-2018
DOI: 10.1016/J.IJLP.2018.06.002
Abstract: Research indicates that, in comparison to professionals and University students in other disciplines, lawyers and law students may be at greater risk of experiencing high levels of psychological distress. There is also a large body of literature supporting an association between stress, anxiety and depression and unhealthy eating. This article reports on the results of a study of Australian legal professionals and law students that evidence a positive association between psychological distress disordered eating, weight and shape concerns and maladaptive eating habits in lawyers and law students. Additionally, this study confirms a positive link between frequency of exercise and subjective physical well-being, that in turn is associated with enhanced emotional well-being. Based on the results of this study, we suggest simple yet effective strategies law firms and law schools might adopt to support the mental health of their staff and students.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2015
DOI: 10.1016/J.IJLP.2015.08.011
Abstract: We are not producing a product, but a well-balanced person.(1) It is well-documented that law students experience higher levels of psychological distress than members of the general population and university students in other professional disciplines. In 2014, we published our findings on an empirical study identifying the correlations between law student wellbeing and student behaviour both at and away from law school. The results of the study informed the development of an evidence-based 'behavioural toolkit' to assist law students and law schools in making informed choices and decisions that promote and even improve the mental health of students. The study we undertook was not, however, limited to law students. It extended to collecting quantitative data on psychological distress and associated behaviours in psychology students. This article reports on the comparative findings of the study and provides a comparative basis for understanding the contextual influences on the wellbeing of law students.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 17-10-2017
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 11-2020
Publisher: No publisher found
Date: 2019
Publisher: Northumbria University Library
Date: 10-07-2023
DOI: 10.19164/IJCLE.V30I2.1323
Abstract: Work integrated learning (WIL) has been embraced as a valuable pedagogy by many Australian law schools, which offer students the opportunity to engage in a variety of WIL including clinical legal education, placements in law firms and industry projects. However, there is widespread recognition that WIL pedagogies have unique resourcing requirements in terms of workload and infrastructure. In addition, there is evidence that academic contribution to WIL pedagogies is not positively regarded in the context of academic advancement. This article explores the resources required to deliver legal WIL and presents novel data about how this is being accommodated by Australian law schools. This analysis informs the development of specific recommendations for Australian law schools on the resourcing of legal WIL.
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 14-11-2022
DOI: 10.1177/17488958221136210
Abstract: In recent decades, Australian states and territories have introduced a raft of legislation aimed at stripping those involved in criminal activity of their ill-gotten gains. This contribution reports on a study into proceeds of crime legislation in three Australian jurisdictions: New South Wales, Western Australia and Queensland. Based on a document analysis and 40 interviews, we focus on the broader criminological aspects of how and why proceeds of crime legislation was introduced and how the legislation is experienced by those who work with it / are impacted by it. We then discuss the political attractiveness of such legislation in a broader law and order framework, despite its apparent limited success in achieving its stated goals.
Start Date: 06-2018
End Date: 12-2019
Amount: $499,899.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
View Funded ActivityStart Date: 05-2022
End Date: 05-2025
Amount: $540,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
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