Industry

The School of Law has a strong and active network of industry and alumni connections, including an Industry Advisory Board consisting of senior legal practitioners.

Our industry connections

Our programs and activities are designed to meet the evolving needs of students and industry, guided by the Law Industry Advisory Board, which includes prominent alumni and legal professionals. This board advises us on the latest sector requirements, ensuring our offerings remain relevant and impactful.

We incorporate Work Integrated Learning (WIL) into our programs, enabling students to make a real impact upon graduation. This industry perspective not only enhances employability but also helps students develop social and professional networks within the legal sector during their studies.

By collaborating with industry, the School generates social impact and influences policy on legal and social issues. Our focus is on partnering with industry to create innovative solutions to socio-legal challenges, positioning our students as leaders in the job market and contributors to societal advancement.

Industry Advisory Board

  • Judge Kate Hawkins AM - Country Court of Victoria - Chair
  • Mr Greg Barns SC - Barrister, Republic Chambers, Tasmania
  • Mr Matthew Harvey QC - Barrister, Victorian Bar
  • Mr David Mejia-Canales - Senior Lawyer, Human Rights Law Centre
  • Ms Julia Munster - Chief Counsel, VLA Chambers
  • Ms Carol Orfanos - Deputy Director, Deputy General Counsel, Legal Service Department, Victorian Police
  • Magistrate Pauline Spencer - The Magistrates Court of Victoria
  • Magistrate Rose Falla - The Magistrates Court of Victoria
  • Mr Kyle Siebel - Partner, Holding Redlich Construction & Infrastructure
  • Mr Nick Sutton - Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright, Australia
  • Mr John Tuck - Partner, Corrs Chambers Westgarth & Practice Group Leader of Employment, Workplace Relations and Safety

Our partners

Our industry partners support our Work Integrated Learning by offering placements to our students to undertake clinical legal education and legal internships. They also contribute to class discussions, give lectures and provide mentorship to our students. 

Partners include Youthlaw, Anika Legal and Law, InTouch and Law and Advocacy Centre for Women (LACW).

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Our location

The School of Law is based at the heart of the Melbourne City campus in the historic Emily McPherson Building (Building 13) within the College of Business and Law.


Street Address:
Building 13, 405 Russell St, Melbourne 3000 VIC
Postal Address: GPO Box 2476, Melbourne 3001 VIC
General School Enquiries: SoL.execsupport@rmit.edu.au

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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.