Alumni

Griffith Law School alumni are tomorrow's leaders

Our alumni have made significant contributions to their communities and the profession both nationally and internationally. Read some of the stories from the many dedicated advocates who have studied with us.

We encourage you to join our alumni community and take part in professional development and student mentoring activities, our annual Meet the Profession networking event and our public lectures.

Where can a law degree take you?

Outstanding law alumni honoured

Griffith Law School alumni are the protagonists of this year’s 2020 Outstanding Alumni Awards for the Arts, Education and Law group. Three members of our alumni community have been recognised in this round of the prestigious annual awards.

Congratulations to Professor Cephas Lumina, Jayde Geia and Dr Jeff Thompson

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Legal eagles score spots on Best Lawyer List 2020

Several Griffith Law School alumni have found themselves on Australia’s Best Lawyers List for 2020. For more than 30 years, Best Lawyers has published the world’s premier guide for the legal profession and recognised top legal talent in more than 70 countries worldwide.

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Griffith University Cultural Sensitivity Warning: The following profiles and announcement may contain images, and the name of a deceased persons essential to service and engagement. Students, Staff and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community are warned that there may be words and descriptions that may be culturally sensitive, and which might not normally be used in certain public or community contexts outside of the practical delivery of these Awards and the Announcement of 2021 winners. We have spoken with the family and received permission from family to share the nomination and image of this person in celebration of their life.

2021 Outstanding Alumni Award Winners

Barrister in the High Court of Australia

Susan Hamilton

Former CEO of the Aboriginal Family Legal Service Southern Queensland

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Lawyer, journalist and filmmaker

Eammon Ashton-Atkinson

Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Government and International Relations

U.S Correspondent, Video Journalist, Network 10

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Remarkable Law Alumni

Professor Cephas Lumina

Professor Cephas Lumina is a Zambian lawyer and human rights expert whose counsel has been sought at the highest level of global human rights advocacy – the United Nations.

Jayde Geia

Jayde Geia has pioneered a new way of approaching barriers in the legal industry; bridging the gap between consultants, business leaders and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities for sustainable outcomes.

Dr Jeff Thompson

Dr Jeff Thompson is a New York City law enforcement veteran, former crisis and hostage negotiator, and now a mental health specialist. He combines professional experience and academic rigour to save lives.

Chris Eigeland

Chris Eigeland is an entrepreneur, international lawyer and Australia’s Youth Representative to the United Nations for 2016.

Joshua Creamer

Joshua Creamer has been recognised in the prestigious Doyle's Guide to the Australian Legal profession as a Leading Junior Counsel in Native Title Law.

Kara Cook

Kara Cook was awarded the 2014 Young Lawyer of the Year Award and is currently the Councillor for the Morningside Ward in the Brisbane City Council.

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Seeking admission to the legal profession is an important step in a lawyer's career. This form authorises Griffith University to release a report of your academic conduct to the nominated Admissions Board when you apply for admission to practice law. Upon submission, your report will be sent directly to the nominated recipient.

Please allow a minimum of three weeks for your request to be processed.

Academic Conduct Report Request (General)

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