Dr Colin James
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 7849 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 4921 8866 |
| Colin.James@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position |
Senior Lecturer
Newcastle Law School
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| Office | UNH2.30, University House |
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Western Australia, 2002
- Graduate Certificate Practice of Tertiary Teaching, University of Newcastle, 2006
- Master of Philosophy, University of Western Australia, 1996
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Western Australia, 1989
- Bachelor of Jurisprudence, University of Western Australia, 1988
- Bachelor of Arts, Macquarie University, 1977
Research
Research keywords
- Applied Ethics
- History
- Law
- Philosophy
Research expertise
Expertise reflected in broad publishing background from family law to legal history to clinical legal education and professional development. Currently developing qualitative measures of the effectiveness of law schools in preparing students to enter legal practise.
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 180100 | Law | 85 |
| 220100 | Applied Ethics | 15 |
Centres and Groups
Centre
Group
Administrative
Administrative expertise
Faculty Board of Business and Law
Faculty of Science and IT Human Research Ethics Committee
University of Newcastle Human Research Ethics Committee
Research Ethics Adviser
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Clinical Legal Education
Teaching expertise
Clinical legal education (supervision of students on placement in a dedicated legal centre working with clients with legal problems as part of a stuctured, assessed and accredited program of professional legal training and development.