College of Law, Sydney, Australia
The College of Law is the career college for lawyers in Australia and New Zealand. We are unique in operating in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Adelaide and Auckland as well as providing onsite training in key regional centres. We have over 140 teaching and support staff in total and we are committed to development of the profession in both countries.
For those practitioners interested in career and practice development, The College offers Master of Laws (Applied Law) programs with majors and subjects in Commercial Litigation, Commercial Transactions, Family Law, In-house Practice, Property Law and Wills & Estates.
For those practitioners interested in career and practice development, The College offers Master of Laws (Applied Law) programs with majors and subjects in Commercial Litigation, Commercial Transactions, Family Law, In-house Practice, Property Law and Wills & Estates.
College of Law Alumni
Aisling Kelly
Associate at Arthur Cox
Legal Services
Education
University College Dublin 2004 — 2007
BCL, Law
University College Dublin 2007 — 2008
LLM (Commercial), Law
College of Law 2012 — 2012
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Rathdown School 1998 — 2004
High School
Experience
Arthur Cox March 2014 - Present
Rockwell Olivier October 2012 - March 2014
Rockwell Olivier May 2011 - October 2012
Digicel Pacific Limited October 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Telecommunications, Commercial Litigation, Document Drafting, Legal Writing, Cross-border..., Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Management, Employment Contracts, International Law, Joint Ventures, Property Law, Corporate Law, Licensing, Legal Assistance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, Contract Law, Privacy Law, Consumer Law, Dispute Resolution, Banking Law, Competition Law, Legal Advice
Alexandra Banks
Legality Specialist & Project Manager at NEPCon, Preferred by Nature
Environmental Services
Education
University of New England (AU) 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Master of Laws LLM. (Natural Resource Governance)
College of Law 2012 — 2013
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law
University of Canberra 2011 — 2012
Graduate Certificate in Public Administration, Public Administration
The Australian National University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) / Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) with Honours, Political Science and Government, Law
Experience
NEPCon, Preferred by Nature May 2014 - Present
Australian Government Department of Agriculture January 2012 - May 2014
Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry December 2012 - November 2013
Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry January 2011 - January 2012
LexisNexis January 2008 - December 2010
ACT Youth Law Centre June 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Forest Management, Forestry, International Law, Political Science, Stakeholder Analysis, International Relations, Federal Government, Policy Analysis, Politics, International..., Legislation, Policy, Government, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Strategic Communications, Sustainable Forest..., Administrative Law, Stakeholder Management, Environmental Policy, Drafting Policies, Public Policy, Legislative Research, Environmental Law, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Community Outreach
Alice Ryan
Lawyer
Law Practice
Education
University of Technology, Sydney 2012 — 2013
Master of International Law, International Law
College of Law 2011 — 2012
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Legal Practice
Macquarie University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
Australian Careers Business College 2004 — 2005
Diploma of Business in Legal Services, Business
Experience
Mayer Brown July 2015 - August 2015
Clyde & Co LLP June 2015 - July 2015
Temporary May 2015 - June 2015
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP March 2015 - May 2015
RPC- law firm March 2015 - March 2015
Integreon January 2015 - March 2015
Australian Taxation Office March 2011 - September 2014
Day Dockrill June 2010 - March 2011
Blake Dawson (now Ashurst Australia) October 2006 - December 2009
Skills
Dispute Resolution, Tax Law, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Alternative Dispute..., Litigation, Corporate Law, Courts, Legal Advice, Property Law
Ashley Cooper
Associate at Hogan Lovells
Law Practice
Education
College of Law
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
Griffith University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons) / Bachelor of International Relations
The Australian National University
Australian National Internship Program
St. Hilda's School 2000 — 2004
Experience
Hogan Lovells September 2015 - Present
King & Wood Mallesons February 2011 - June 2015
Australian Parliament 2010 - 2010
U.S. House of Representatives 2009 - 2009
Skills
Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Legal Advice, Litigation, Legal Research, Dispute Resolution
Brigid O'Neill
Driven Commercial Specialist | Senior Legal Professional | Successful Programme Manager
Information Technology and Services
Education
BPP Law School 2003 — 2003
Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test
College of Law 2000 — 2000
Gradulate Diploma in Legal Practice
Université de Poitiers 1998 — 1999
Masters Level (LLM), International Law
University of Adelaide 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
University of Adelaide 1992 — 1995
BA, International Relations
Experience
Sopra Steria February 2011 - Present
Shared Services Connected Ltd June 2014 - May 2015
Babcock International Group January 2010 - December 2010
BT Global Services - London April 2007 - December 2009
Telefonica April 2004 - March 2007
University of Essex January 2004 - March 2004
Steptoe & Johnson LLP April 2002 - March 2004
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer January 1999 - March 2002
Skills
Personnel Management, Budget Management, Policy Development, Contract Management, C-Level Relationships, Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Client Relationship..., Training & Development, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Risk Management, Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Business Development, Process Improvement, Bussiness Improvement, Corporate Governance, Project Management, IT Outsourcing, Supply Chain Management, Bid Management, Outsourcing, Business Strategy, International..., Commercial Litigation, Strategy, Vendor Management, International..., Governance, Programme Delivery, Programme Management, Leadership and..., Staff Development &..., Contract Negotiation, Change Management, Account Management, Pre-sales, Commercial Management
Caroline Fitzgerald
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Media Production
Education
College of Law 2005 — 2005
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
University of Sydney 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), First class honours
University of Sydney 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English major
Experience
Renegade Pictures July 2013 - Present
Optomen Television March 2010 - July 2013
FremantleMedia August 2008 - March 2010
Jigsaw Entertainment 2005 - 2007
Allens February 2004 - September 2005
Skills
Licensing, Copyright Law, Corporate Law, Broadcast, Legal Advice, New Media, Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property, Television
Charlie Shute
Associate at Hogan Lovells
Legal Services
Education
University of Melbourne 2007 — 2011
LLB (Hons), First
University of Melbourne 2007 — 2011
BA, Political Science, First
The University of Edinburgh 2009 — 2010
Year Abroad, Law and Political Science
College of Law 2011 — 2012
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Law
Experience
Hogan Lovells February 2013 - Present
Wotton + Kearney November 2011 - December 2012
Louisiana Capital Assistance Center November 2010 - March 2011
Skills
Insurance Regulatory, Class Actions, Alternative Dispute..., Commercial Litigation, Professional Negligence, Asbestos Litigation, Property Damage, Reinsurance, Insurance Law, Business Interruption..., Litigation, Directors & Officers...
Chris Hahn
Solicitor
Law Practice
Education
University of Notre Dame Australia
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
College of Law
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
University of Western Sydney
Bachelour of Industrial Design, Innovation and International Management
St Aloysius College, Milsons Point
University of Technology, Sydney
Intellectual Property Law (non award unit of study)
Experience
CTH Legal August 2014 - August 2015
Salvos Legal July 2014 - July 2014
Bartier Perry 2013 - 2013
de Mestre and Company Solicitors 2012 - 2012
Ian Lloyd QC August 2011 - December 2011
PwC Australia December 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Insolvency, Dispute Resolution, Competition Law, Legal drafting, Networking, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Administrative Law, Advocacy, Civil Litigation, Mining Law, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Business Development, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Legal Advice, Bankruptcy
Greg Rohan
Manager, Account Development Global Client Group, Europe at American Express
Financial Services
Education
University of New England (AU) 2009 — 2015
Bachelor of Law, Law
University of New England (AU) 2007 — 2008
Diploma of Project Management, Project Management
University of Sydney 2003 — 2007
Grad. Dip. International Studies, Government & International Relations and History
University of Sydney 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Government & International Relations and History
College of Law
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
Experience
American Express July 2013 - Present
American Express June 2010 - July 2013
Tramada Systems February 2010 - June 2010
American Express March 2008 - September 2009
American Express February 2006 - March 2008
American Express July 2004 - February 2006
Sanity July 2001 - July 2004
Skills
Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Credit Cards, Leadership, Account Management, Relationship Management
James Harman
Group Head of Business Development at Anglo American
Mining & Metals
Education
Queensland University of Technology 1998 — 2001
LLM, Law
UNSW Australia 1987 — 1992
BCom, LLB
Downlands College 1984 — 1985
Bathurst High School 1980 — 1984
College of Law
Experience
Anglo American February 2014 - Present
Anglo American January 2010 - January 2014
Anglo American September 2008 - December 2009
Anglo American July 2006 - August 2008
Anglo American July 2004 - June 2006
Anglo American June 2001 - June 2004
Rio Tinto 1999 - 2001
Gadens Lawyers 1996 - 1999
Middletons 1992 - 1996
Skills
Due Diligence, Minerals, Strategy, Iron Ore, Coal, Management, Mining, Financial Modeling
Lee-Anna Grantham
General Counsel Investigations at Standard Chartered Bank
Banking
Education
College of Law 2014 — 2015
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
University of Western Sydney 2000 — 2007
Bachelor of Law
University of Western Sydney 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Commerce, Industrial Relations
Experience
Standard Chartered Bank December 2014 - Present
Standard Chartered Bank July 2013 - December 2014
Standard Chartered Bank April 2012 - July 2013
Standard Chartered Bank November 2009 - April 2012
Credit Suisse August 2007 - August 2009
Goldman Sachs January 2006 - July 2007
Allianz Australia January 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Project Management, Capital Markets, Banking, Risk Management, AML, Policy, Securities, Investment Banking, Financial Risk
Lisa Thurston
Project Officer, Competition and Markets Authority
Government Administration
Education
Kings College London 2012 — 2013
Postgraduate Diploma, Economics
College of Law 2008 — 2010
LPC
University of the West of England 2003 — 2007
LL.B. (Hons), Law
Farnham College 2000 — 2002
Ash Manor Secondary School 1996 — 1999
Experience
Competition and Markets Authority December 2011 - Present
Office of Fair Trading May 2009 - December 2011
Office of Fair Trading August 2007 - May 2009
Office of Fair Trading August 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Strategic Communications, Legal Advice, Strategy, Microsoft Office, Government, European Law, Competition Law, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Legal Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Analysis
Natasha Behrens
Senior Legal Advisor at Sky UK Limited
Broadcast Media
Education
College of Law
University of Otago
Bachelor’s Degree, Law
University of Otago
Bachelor’s Degree, Arts - Theatre Studies major
Experience
Sky October 2008 - Present
Yell May 2007 - May 2008
Williams Lea 2008 - 2008
Actinium 2005 - 2007
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) 2005 - 2005
Skills
Contract Negotiation, IT law, Creative Writing, Licensing, Commercial Litigation, Data Privacy, Broadcast, Intellectual Property, IT Law, Contract Law, Legal Advice, Corporate Governance, Litigation, New Media, Employment Law, Legal Marketing
Nick Latty
Lawyer (NZ qualified) / International Development / Photography
Legal Services
Education
New Zealand Writers' College
Certificate in Magazine Journalism
College of Law 2011 — 2012
Certificate in Professional Legal Studies
University of Otago 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Law
University of Otago 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Geography
Experience
Salesforce July 2015 - Present
Epiq Systems June 2015 - July 2015
Chevron May 2014 - January 2015
British School In Kurdistan April 2014 - January 2015
Grimshaw & Co May 2013 - October 2013
VSA (Volunteer Service Abroad) March 2011 - May 2012
VSA (Volunteer Service Abroad) January 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Microsoft Word, Research, Microsoft Office, Film Photography, Arboriculture, Project Management, Chainsaw, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Editing, Public Speaking, Photography, Customer Service, Management, Farmers
Nicole Scully
Open to Opportunities
Legal Services
Education
College of Law 2013 — 2014
Professional Legal Studies Qualification, Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, 76 %
University of Otago 2007 — 2012
Bachelor’s Degree, Politics
University of Otago 2006 — 2011
Bachelor’s Degree, Law
Villa Maria College 2003 — 2005
High School, Merit
Experience
'Self-Employed' January 2015 - Present
Parker & Associates Barristers and Solicitors September 2014 - October 2014
Grimshaw & Co May 2014 - September 2014
New Zealand National Party February 2014 - April 2014
Au Pair September 2012 - July 2013
Camp America (Australia) May 2012 - August 2012
Foodstuffs (South Island) Ltd July 2010 - May 2012
Whistler Blackcomb November 2009 - March 2010
Skills
Time Management, Document Drafting, Politics, International Relations, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Proofreading, French, Networking, Customer Service, Editing, Legal Writing, Teaching, Public Speaking
Pawel Stankiewicz
Executive Officer at The Treasury Solicitor's Department
Law Practice
Education
College of Law 2009 — 2010
Post Graduate Legal Practice Course (LPC), Business Law, Commercial Law, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Employment Law
London Metropolitan University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), International Law and Legal Studies, 2:2
College of Law
Experience
The Treasury Solicitor's Department September 2013 - Present
Ersan & Co Solicitors April 2013 - July 2013
Charles Gregory Solicitors November 2012 - March 2013
Levenes Solicitors January 2011 - November 2012
Skills
Policy, Immigration Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Peter Burbidge
cancer trial patient at Addenbrooke's
Hospital & Health Care
Education
11 King's Bench Walk, Middle Temple, London 1973 — 1974
Pupillage, Barrister
College of Law 1972 — 1973
Bar Finals
Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge 1969 — 1972
Master of Arts (M.A.), Law
Kimbolton School, Huntingdonshire 1963 — 1968
Huyton Hill prep school, Lake Windermere 1957 — 1963
Experience
University of Westminster August 2000 - October 2014
Hinchingbrooke Hospital June 2013 - September 2014
Université Montesquieu Bordeaux February 1993 - February 2013
The Times September 1999 - January 2006
British Council 1995 - 2000
The College of Law 1975 - 2000
Skills
Competition Law, Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Lecturing, Intellectual Property, Public International Law, French, University Teaching, European Law, Litigation, Italian, European Union, Research, International Law, Legal Research, Higher Education, German, Human Rights, International Human..., Teaching, Civil Litigation
Peter Grigor
Paralegal at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Law Practice
Education
College of Law 2011 — 2011
Professional legal studies course
University of Otago 2006 — 2010
LLB, BA, Law and Psychology
Experience
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer April 2015 - Present
DLA Phillips Fox December 2010 - November 2012
Mackenzie Elvin November 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Legal Advice, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Employment Contracts
Peter Tyler
Solicitor at Weightmans
Legal Services
Education
College of Law 2006 — 2007
University of Southampton 2003 — 2006
Law
Experience
Weightmans October 2014 - Present
Imperium Law Solicitors Limited June 2010 - October 2014
Ameer Meredith November 2009 - February 2010
Gaby Hardwicke Solicitors September 2007 - September 2009
Robbie King
General Counsel, Asset Management at Bunge
Food Production
Education
College of Law 2008 — 2008
QLTT - Alliance
The University of Edinburgh 1995 — 1996
Diploma in Legal Practice (Dip LP) - Law
University of Strathclyde 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
Robert Gordon University 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Business Studies
Experience
Bunge May 2010 - Present
CITCO December 2009 - May 2010
CITCO July 2005 - December 2009
CITCO May 2001 - July 2005
CITCO July 2000 - May 2001
Skills
Commodity, Corporate Governance, Due Diligence, Private Equity, Restructuring, Derivatives, Hedge Funds, Risk Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance
Sangeeta Jaggi
Adjudicator at Financial Ombudsman Service
Legal Services
Education
College of Law 2009 — 2010
LPC, Distinction
Mayfield School & College 1998 — 2005
University of Westminster, Law LLB, 2.1
Experience
Financial Ombudsman Service July 2013 - Present
Claim4Refunds September 2011 - June 2013
Simply Right Solutions January 2011 - September 2011
Baker & McKenzie December 2007 - April 2008
Sarah Hope
LLM Student at University College London, University of London
Legal Services
Education
UCL 2013 — 2014
Master of Laws (LLM), Intellectual Property Law
College of Law 2013 — 2013
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
University of Technology, Sydney 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons)
McAuley Catholic College 2003 — 2008
HSC
Experience
Pickering Priestley Solicitors December 2012 - February 2013
Yamba Private Clinic 2005 - 2013
Start Creative December 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Administrative Law, Consumer Law, Awesomeness, Broadcasting Law, Intellectual Property, European Law, Microsoft Excel, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Trademark Infringement, Patents, Media Law, Copyright Law, Competition Law, Cyberspace Law, Social Media, Trademarks
Serge Stefanovic
Creative
Marketing and Advertising
Education
College of Law 2012 — 2013
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
Deakin University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) / Bachelor of Criminology
Ivanhoe Grammar School 2005 — 2007
VCE
Experience
Acorn Brand Design 2015 - 2015
Lawcorp Lawyers 2012 - 2013
Giant Management 2009 - 2013
Speaker TV 2011 - 2012
Cheap Thrills Clothing 2011 - 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Management, Microsoft Excel, Fashion, Presenter, Customer Service
Stephanie Osborn
Commercial litigation and insolvency lawyer based in London
Law Practice
Education
The University of Western Australia 2005 — 2010
Combined Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts, Major (English)
Methodist Ladies College 2003 — 2004
Sha Tin College, Hong Kong 1999 — 2003
College of Law
Experience
Lavan Legal July 2014 - July 2015
Gadens June 2012 - July 2014
Kakulas Legal September 2010 - May 2012
Tottle Partners November 2009 - May 2010
Williams + Hughes December 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Assistance, Legal Advice, Arbitration, Bankruptcy, Mediation, Construction, Legal Writing, Litigation, Banking and Finance..., Dispute Resolution, Document Drafting, Courts, Insolvency, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Construction Law, Dispute, Contract Law
Tom Stevens
LLB, BCOM
Consumer Services
Education
College of Law 2015 — 2015
Professional legal studies course, Law
University of California, San Diego 2014 — 2015
Exchange, Economics, A- Grade Average (80%)
Funducao Getulio Vargas, Brazil 2014 — 2014
Exchange, International Business, Trade, and Tax Law, "A" Grade Average (87%)
University of Otago 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), B+ Average Grade (77%)
King's college 2004 — 2008
Experience
Centro Universitario Villanueva September 2015 - Present
Estefania Rodriguez - www.prettylady.es August 2015 - September 2015
The Bongiorno law firm September 2014 - September 2014
Russell McVeagh November 2013 - February 2014
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Legal Research, Legal Advice, Due Diligence, Presentation Skills, Business Strategy, Public Speaking, Change Management, Legal Writing, International Trade, Corporate Law
Vanessa Pye
Lawyer at Government Legal Department
Legal Services
Education
BPP Law School 2011 — 2011
Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (QLTT)
College of Law 2001 — 2001
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
University of Western Sydney 1996 — 2000
Bachelor’s Degree, Law
University of Western Sydney 1996 — 1998
Bachelor’s Degree, Arts
Experience
Government Legal Department January 2010 - Present
Ofsted August 2009 - October 2009
Government Legal Department September 2008 - August 2009
Legal Complaints Service (Law Society) July 2008 - September 2008
Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions September 2007 - May 2008
Health Care Complaints Commission November 2006 - September 2007
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions January 2002 - November 2006
Skills
Legal Advice, Legal Research, Litigation, Planning Law, Human Rights, Disciplinary Hearings, Prosecution, Public Law, Judicial Review, Immigration Law, Criminal Law
amy fenwick
Law Practice Professional
Law Practice
Education
College of Law
De Montfort University
LLB Hons, Law and Criminal Justice 2:1
John Leggott College
Winterton Comprehensive School
Experience
Tuckers Solicitors September 2010 - May 2012
De Montfort University (DMU) December 2007 - March 2009
Symes Bains Broomer June 2008 - August 2008
Symes Bains Broomer June 2007 - September 2007
A Class Above Limousine June 2004 - September 2006