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Christopher Croese is a Lecturer (Education Focussed) at the University of Technology Sydney's Faculty of Law, where he has been teaching since January 2018. Previously, he served as a Scholarly Teaching Fellow from 2016-2017. His academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of Newcastle Australia and a Bachelor of Law with First Class Honours from UTS.
His educational background demonstrates a strong foundation in both communication theory and legal principles, preparing him for his current focus on legal pedagogy and consumer law applications. His dual expertise in communication studies and law creates a unique approach to legal education that emphasizes clear communication of complex legal concepts.
Croese's research interests center on innovative teaching methodologies in legal education, with particular emphasis on digital tools and student engagement strategies. His work explores how technology like Mentimeter, Premiere Pro, and cloud-based collaboration tools can transform traditional law teaching approaches. Additionally, he maintains strong expertise in commercial law, contract law, and consumer protection legislation, particularly the Australian Consumer Law framework. His scholarship bridges practical legal knowledge with cutting-edge teaching techniques, making complex legal concepts accessible to students through innovative delivery methods.
His publications reveal a consistent focus on two main streams: legal education methodology and consumer/contract law applications. In legal education, he has pioneered techniques for online assessment, student feedback systems, and virtual classroom engagement. In substantive law, he has contributed to understanding holiday disappointment cases, statutory guarantees, and defamation law under NSW legislation. This dual focus demonstrates his commitment to both advancing legal knowledge and improving how that knowledge is transmitted to students.
- Student Experience (Highly Commended) Team Award (December 2024)
- UTS Learning and Teaching Citation (November 2019)
Croese has demonstrated significant leadership in curriculum development and educational innovation within the Faculty of Law. His service includes membership on the UTS:Law Teaching and Learning Committee (2021-2022, 2024), serving as Co-Chair of the Faculty Meeting (2019-2023), and participation in the Faculty Courses Committee (2018-2019). His teaching portfolio spans foundational law subjects including Commercial Law, Contracts, Corporate Law, and Remedies, where he has developed specialized approaches for large cohort instruction and online delivery. He has supervised course-based degree projects focusing on consumer law applications, particularly regarding holiday disappointment cases under Australian Consumer Law.
Working within the Faculty of Law's educational innovation framework, Croese collaborates with teaching and learning committees to develop cutting-edge approaches to legal education. His work with digital tools and platforms has positioned him as a leader in adapting legal education to contemporary technological environments, particularly in the transition to online and hybrid learning models.
