Monash Law to Cambridge
Monash Law Juris Doctor (JD) alumna Hannah Mitchell recently completed an LLM at Queens’ College, Cambridge, with financial support from the Redress Solutions PLC LLM Studentship. Engaging with complex legal systems, Hannah took four subjects across her areas of interest: ‘Legislation’, ‘Advanced Obligations and Remedies’, ‘Law, Technology and Society’ and ‘Economics of Law and Regulation’ (ELR).
Under the supervision of Cambridge Professor Simon Deakin, Hannah completed a dissertation for her ELR paper, titled 'Rethinking Multiplicity: Competition, Carriage Disputes and the Market for Class Action Services'. Hannah argued that carriage disputes provide unacknowledged efficiency benefits. This research project blended her academic interests in competition law, civil procedure and law and economics. Hannah graduated in late July this year with a First Class overall and was also elected to a Queens' College Foundation Scholarship on the basis of academic achievement.
Hannah credits her Monash JD with providing an exceptional foundation for her Cambridge studies. During her time at Monash, she undertook several commercial law subjects taught by Commercial Law and Regulatory Studies (CLARS) academics and affiliates. This rigorous preparation included ‘Corporate Governance and Directors’ Duties’ with Professor Jennifer Hill, 'Regulating Shareholder Activism' with Adjunct Associate Professor Tim Bowley and 'Competition Law' with Associate Professor Mel Marquis.
"Looking back, I think the rigour and quality of teaching in those subjects prepared me exceptionally well for Cambridge," Hannah reflected.
Beyond her studies, Hannah fully embraced life in Cambridge, enjoying the town’s stunning historic architecture and collaborating with fellow students to learn about their groundbreaking research across the university.
Hannah's pathway from a Monash JD to Cambridge highlights the connection between academic research and commercial legal practice. Her dissertation on class action carriage disputes, combines competition law, civil procedure and economics to examine efficiency benefits in the market for legal services.
Hannah's academic achievements at Cambridge reflect the strong foundation Monash Law provides for understanding complex regulatory environments.
Following her rewarding time in Cambridge, in January 2027, Hannah will become an Associate to the Honourable Justice Gleeson in the High Court of Australia. This role will allow her to observe some of Australia’s most significant legal matters and advocates in action. Congratulations, Hannah!