Murdoch University School of Law and Criminology

🎉 Awards Evening Highlights 🎉📸
Now that the official photos have arrived, we wanted to once again say thank you and congratulations to everyone who made our Awards Evening such a memorable celebration.
A very special thank‑you to Stephen Browne Lawyers, the sponsor of the entire Awards Evening — your generosity helped make the night possible and ensured our students were celebrated in style 👏✨
We are also incredibly grateful to all of our prize sponsors for supporting our students and recognising their hard work and achievements.
🎓 Congratulations again to our award winners — and a huge thank‑you to the proud family members and friends who joined us on the night to celebrate these wonderful accomplishments 💐
Thank you to Julius Santiago, Creative Photographer, for capturing these moments from the evening.

What a wonderful evening celebrating the achievements of our Law and Criminology students at last night’s Prize Night 🎓✨ It was a real pleasure to recognise the hard work, dedication and excellence of our students, and to meet the families and friends whose support has been such an important part of their journeys 👏💙

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors who made the event possible, to the professional staff who organised such a fantastic evening, and to the academics who came along to support our students 🙏 A special highlight was the speech by IS, recipient of the Francis Burt Medal for top achievement in Law in her graduating class 🏅⚖️ Speaking on behalf of all prize winners, she delivered a thoughtful and inspiring address that perfectly captured the spirit of the night.

Congratulations to all our award recipients — we couldn’t be prouder! 🎉

🌍Hey law and criminology students if you are interested in studying in Indonesia with the support of a grant check out this story of our student Finlay Foster who went to Indonesia in 2024.
👉Details about how to apply for travel to Indonesia in July or Nov 2026 will be posted to LMS.

Student Profile: Finlay Foster (Law Professional Practicum 2025) - Acicis Finlay Foster was a participant of the Law Professional Practicum (LPP), in 2025. Finlay is studying at Murdoch University.

Yesterday we welcomed our amazing 2026 Law and Criminology students to the MU School of Law and Criminology! 🎓✨
Students got to hear about all the exciting opportunities waiting for them at Murdoch, like:
🌍 International programs
💼 Internships
⚖️ Clinical legal education
🌿 The Minor in Indigenous Knowledges
Our awesome student societies were there too, sharing info about the events, support, and community they offer. 🙌
And of course… everyone headed to the student‑run Law Café to make new friends and grab the cheapest coffee on campus! ☕💬
Welcome to the Murdoch Law and Criminology community — we’re so excited for the year ahead! 🎉📚🔥
Murdoch Student Law Society - MSLS
Murdoch University
Murdoch Criminology Society - MCS

Thinking of studying with us soon?
Make sure you check out the available scholarships!

The James TF Chong Memorial Scholarship applications are open!

This Scholarship was established in 2007 and is available for award to a student beginning their first year in a Bachelor of Law at Murdoch University, who can demonstrate a measure of commitment and initiative in their academic and personal life and has achieved an ATAR of 90 or above.​

James TF Chong Memorial Scholarship Available to a high achieving school leaver who will be studying Law at Murdoch. It is a $5,000 scholarship for students who achieve an ATAR of 90 or above. ​

We are proud to recognize Banafsha, who completed her Bachelor of Laws in 2024 and is now a 2025 graduate with a Master of Criminology from the Murdoch University School of Law and Criminology. Her story highlights the exceptional achievements of our student body.

Banafsha Reflects on Her Path:

"I commenced my study in Afghanistan in 2003 and moved to Australia in 2008 with no English. After 1.5 years of ESL at the Australian Islamic College, I progressed to high school, graduating from Canning College in 2015. After completing my initial Bachelor of Arts in 2021, I started my Bachelor of Laws at Murdoch in 2021.

Practical experience was a key focus; I completed the Family Law Clinic through Murdoch at SCALES in 2023. I graduated in 2024 and completed my PLT through the College of Law during my final semester. I was admitted to the Supreme Court of WA on October 7, 2024, and immediately began practicing as a family lawyer.

I also pursued further education, completing a Master's degree part-time and graduating in October 2025. I’m now working full-time as a family lawyer, aiming to master my skills, gain valuable experience, and eventually achieve my aspiration of becoming a barrister."

We are incredibly proud of all our graduates and inspired to hear about their academic journeys and the unique impact they are now making. Congratulations once again, Banafsha Elhami!

In collaboration with Murdoch University School of Law and Criminology and delivered by AIPIO this session focuses on how intelligence professionals can leverage tradecraft techniques and tools to foster innovation in a rapidly evolving intelligence landscape. The session combines theoretical insights with practical applications, enabling participants to adapt to emerging challenges and opportunities.

Innovation through Tradecraft: Empowering Intelligence Professionals for the Future

Tuesday 30 September 2025 | 10am – 4:15pm AWST | In-Person Only

Room 360.4.031, Murdoch University, 90 South Street Murdoch, WA, 6150.

Members $85 | Non-Members $100

Register here : https://www.aipio.asn.au/eventdetails/33488/applied-tradecraft-september-2025

What a weekend! We're still buzzing from the inaugural AI Hackathon at Murdoch University. It was incredible to see so many brilliant minds come together to tackle the issue of scams with ethical, innovative solutions.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated—your creativity and teamwork were on fire! And a massive congrats to all the winners! 🏆

We also want to give a special shout-out to our amazing sponsors, volunteers, staff and mentors. Your support made all the difference. We couldn't have done it without you!

Looking forward to the next one!

Calling clinic alumni
Please share and respond!

If you were a SCALES student, we would love your feedback!

Your insights will help us in the next steps of Strategic Planning to shape our future services. The survey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete, and all answers are anonymous and confidential.

Please complete the survey by Friday 11 July. Thank you for your help!
Link to survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6NTW9G3

Get ready to hack for good! 🚀

The Murdoch University School of Law and Criminology and School of Information Technology are teaming up to bring you an exciting AI Hackathon: "Hacking Back against Scams!"

Are you passionate about using your skills to make a real
difference?

Do you want to Outsmart, Outcode, and Outplay the scammers? Then this hackathon is for YOU!

Join us for a multi-disciplinary collaboration and teamwork where you'll create and pitch impactful AI innovations designed to protect Australians from the ever-growing threat of scams.

Whether you're a first-time hackathon participant or a seasoned hacker, our structured event over Friday evening and Saturday is designed for everyone. You'll be supported and inspired by industry leaders from Law and IT who will be joining us throughout the weekend.

This is your chance to:

Innovate and develop cutting-edge AI solutions.
Collaborate with students from diverse backgrounds.

Learn from experts in law and technology.

Pitch your ideas and make an impact!

Hackathon Details
Where: Boola Katitjin, Murdoch University, 90 South Street,
Date: 22nd & 23rd of August, 2025

Stay tuned for details and more information coming soon! Let's hack back against scams together!

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