Delivery
On campus
When
Friday 15th August 2025
Cohort
Senior secondary
Where
Sandy Bay campus
Capacity
On campus - 300 students
About the program
LawFest aims to inspire year 11 and 12 students to explore and question topical legal issues.
Designed in collaboration with Tasmanian Legal Studies school teachers, the School of Law, and the School of Social Sciences, LawFest aligns with the Tasmanian Legal Studies curriculum.
On the day, students will be inspired by leading industry and academic experts about aspects of the law, connect with top legal minds and have burning questions answered (relating to the 2025 TASC ‘topical legal issues), and engage with current law students to find out what it is like to study law.
Topical legal issues
Tim McCormack in conversation with Alex Whiting and Regina Weiss
Presented by: Matias Thomsen and Jeremy Prichard
Presented by Tim McCormack
Presented by Jessica Pursell
Presented by Jan McDonald and Professor Jeffrey McGee
Professor Jeffrey McGee and Associate Professor Dr Chris McGrath from the University of Queensland presenting what the International Court of Justice has handed down on 23 July, regarding their advisory opinion on climate change.
Links to the Australian Curriculum
Creative and critical thinking
General capability
Ethical understanding
General capability
Personal and social
General capability
Sustainability
Cross-curriculum priority
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Cross-curriculum priority
Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia
Cross-curriculum priority
Watch previous LawFest presentations
If you have any questions, suggestions or comments regarding LawFest, we would love to hear from you. Please email your feedback to Tas.Future.Students@utas.edu.au.
The University of Tasmania is committed to creating diverse, inclusive, and accessible educational experiences. Please let us know when registering how we can best support your needs.