ROSS ABBS

Currently studying Bachelor of Civil Law, Oxford University, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Laws (Honours 1) with University Medal, 2006
Bachelor of Arts (Honours 1) (Ancient History) with University Medal, 2004

2010 FINALIST - YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD

Ross was nominated for his outstanding achievements in the field of Law.

In 2007/2008 Ross was the first Newcastle graduate to gain a place as an associate to the Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG at the High Court of Australia. During 2007, Ross spent six months at the Victorian Law Reform Commission as part of a small team working on the Commission’s Civil Justice Review which culminated in a report published in March 2008.

In 2009, Ross won the prestigious James Fairfax Oxford Australia Scholarship for a place in the Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) program at the University of Oxford.

In 2008 and 2009, Ross participated in the team-based 100km endurance walk to raise funds for Oxfam Australia.