The Kirby Cup Law Reform Competition encourages law students to participate in a practical way in the process of law reform. The Kirby Cup was donated by the Honourable Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG, a current Justice of the High Court of Australia and the first Chairperson of the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC). The Kirby Cup was originally held in association with the Australasian Law Reform Agencies Conference, which occurs every two years. Since 2006, it has been held as part of the Annual National Australian Law Students' Association (ALSA) Conference.

The format of the Kirby Cup has varied over the years. In 2008, entrants were asked to develop a proposal for law reform relevant to a current ALRC inquiry. The Competition provides law students with the opportunity to engage in a meaningful way with policy-orientated law reform, and provides a unique insight into the workings of the legal system.

2009 Competition

The Kirby Cup Law Reform Competition for 2009 is now open. Details of the competition can be found on the promotional poster, as well as on the ALRC's website.

2008 Results

The winners of the Kirby Cup 2008 are:

• Barbara Townsend and Karlo Tychsen (University of Newcastle)

The finalists in this years competition were:

• Jennifer O'Farrell and Jane Worrall (University of Tasmania); and
• Nicholas Blaker and Sergey Kinchin (James Cook University)

The final was held on Thursday 10 July in the Stanley Burbury Theatre at the University of Tasmania.

For more information, contact Chris Kwong (Vice President - Administration) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .