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In it's most recent discussion series, the Berkley Forum has invited experts to contribute to the debate on theological organisations and sexual abuse, posing the question: how have the distinct theologies and organizational models of the Southern Baptist Convention and Catholic Church impacted the way that these religious bodies have dealt with sexual abuse?

Hosted simultaneously in 23 countries across the world, the 2019 World Legal Summit on 1 August 2019 brought together world-leading experts, practitioners and scholars representing legal practice, academia and industry.

A scholarship program for Australian high school students wanting to pursue a career in law has been extended to allow even more students to apply.

For The Conversation: Professor Graeme Orr explains the substance and process at play in the challenges to the results in the Victorian seats of Kooyong and Chisholm at the 2019 federal election.

The University of Queensland (UQ) and Harvard University researchers have been contracted by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission to undertake research to help protect the rights of people living with a disability and decrease the likelihood they will experience abuse, neglect and exploitation.

A free digital resource to help judges, legal practitioners and frontline staff navigate domestic and family violence cases has been released today.

This week, more than 2000 business, economics and law students graduated from The University of Queensland. For valedictorian Michael Chen, graduation marked the completion of a five-and-a-half-year double degree in law and economics, and the beginning of his future in law.

The University of Queensland has defeated The University of Sydney in the grand final of the 20th International Maritime Law Arbitration Moot, marking UQ’s second consecutive world-title win.

Isabelle Peart is studying a double degree in economics and law. She hopes to pursue a career in international law when she graduates. Isabelle talks about her experience as an intern at the United Nations Women Asia and the Pacific, and life as an exchange student in Indonesia.

Victoria’s commitment to a non-fatal strangulation offence will make a difference to vulnerable women. Heather Douglas writes for The Conversation.

Rebecca Ananian-Welsh writes an explainer: What are the media companies’ challenges to the AFP raids about?

How a UQ researcher helped design new laws to protect migrants and refugees in Pakistan

The Law Awards celebrate outstanding students and teachers, and the work of the Pro Bono Centre. Hear from two of the prize winners, Law student Anna Kretowicz, and former Law School tutor, Anthony Kung, to find out why they’re passionate about law and what drives them to succeed.

A Supreme Court of Queensland judge was among the roll call of 11 University of Queensland Faculty of Business, Economics and Law community members celebrated this week for creating positive change.

How many Australians were worried about the fact that the Australian Federal Police had spent a good portion of the week raiding the offices and homes of journalists who’ve published stories clearly in the public interest?

Rebecca Ananian-Welsh writes for The Conversation about recent raids by the Australian Federal Police on journalists.

A recent survey of UQ Law students found that more than 95 per cent of University of Queensland Law students go on to work in the legal industry or in other professional occupations.

Retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland Desmond Derrington’s relationship with UQ spans almost 70 years and is now sharing his experiences with UQ Healthy Living as part of their positive healthy aging program.

UQ Law students are helping families and advocates of vulnerable young people understand their right to education with the release of a community education publication about aspects of the Human Rights Act 2019.

Four UQ Law students got a global perspective on environmental legal practice thanks to Future Law Sabah, New Colombo Plan funding and the UQ Pro Bono Centre.