The annual Monash Law Prize Ceremony

The Annual Monash Law Prize Ceremony

Each year, Monash Law proudly recognises the outstanding achievements of our undergraduate and postgraduate students through our annual prize ceremonies. These awards honour academic excellence, professional commitment, and the values that define our legal community - integrity, compassion, and a dedication to justice.

Supported by generous donors, leading law firms, and the Faculty of Law, these prizes reflect the strength of our partnerships and the shared belief in nurturing future leaders of the legal profession. From first-year subjects to final-year honours, each prize acknowledges the hard work and intellectual curiosity of students who have excelled in their studies and contributed meaningfully to the life of the faculty.

The undergraduate and postgraduate ceremonies are more than moments of recognition, they are celebrations of community. They bring together students, alumni, academics, and legal professionals to reflect on the transformative power of legal education and the diverse paths our graduates take.

Whether it’s a student who has topped their cohort or one who has shown exceptional promise in advocacy, equity, or professional practice, each prize tells a story of growth, resilience, and aspiration. We invite you to explore these stories and join us in celebrating the next generation of legal changemakers.

2025 Academic Year Student Prize Ceremony

The 2025 Academic Year Student Prize Ceremony.
Tuesday 5 May 2026.
View the program here.

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Maya Ranganathan wins Best Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Student 2024.

Top Law Students Celebrated at 2024 Undergraduate Prize Ceremony

Monash Law honoured its top-performing undergraduate students at the 2024 Undergraduate Prize Ceremony, held on Wednesday 14 May 2025.

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Postgraduate Prize 2024

Postgraduate Prize Celebrates Monash Law’s Brightest Legal Minds

Monash University’s Law Faculty honoured its top-performing postgraduate students at the 2024 Postgraduate Prize Ceremony, held on Tuesday 13 May 2025.

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The Honourable Chris Maxwell AC and Tristan Brumby-Rendell

The Honourable Chris Maxwell AC, occasional speaker at the 2021 Postgraduate Prize night with Tristan Brumby-Rendell.

Tristan Brumby-Rendell came to the Juris Doctor (JD) after working as a psychologist in hospitals, hoping he could bridge the two worlds of psychology and law.

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First Lunch for Law Foundation

A Legacy of Giving Back to Monash Law

Mark Hayes graduated the Bachelor of Laws (Hons) with first class honours in 1982 and has maintained a close connection with his alma mater ever since.

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