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Dr Fiona Hum is a Senior Lecturer at Monash University's Faculty of Law, where she conducts research and teaches. Admitted as a solicitor and barrister of the Supreme Court of Victoria, she previously practiced commercial litigation, criminal law, and personal injury law while consulting for major insurers and the Victorian police force. Her doctorate from the University of Melbourne focused on Northern Territory euthanasia laws.
Education:
- Doctorate in Law, University of Melbourne (thesis on euthanasia laws)
- Admitted Solicitor and Barrister, Supreme Court of Victoria
Research Focus: Dr Hum's work centers on Evidence Law, Wrongful Convictions, and Gender/Race Relations in Law, with pioneering studies on compassion training for law students now expanding into climate change law. Her research directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals for justice, equality, and well-being through interdisciplinary approaches connecting legal theory with psychological and social frameworks.
Publication Trends: Recent work (2022-2025) analyzes high-profile cases like Kathleen Folbigg and Cardinal Pell while advancing evidence law pedagogy through her Cambridge University Press textbook. Earlier scholarship (2010) established foundational critiques of gender bias in evidentiary processes, particularly regarding women complainants and pregnant patients.
Scientific Awards:
- Faculty Teaching Award for Teaching Excellence (2010)
- Certificate of Recognition for S1 Unit Performance (2015)
- Certificate of Recognition for S2 Unit Improvement (2016)
- Nominee: Inspiring Woman Award (2021)
- Nominee: Australian Legal Education Award (2023)
Advising & Professional Impact: Accepting PhD students, Dr Hum actively shapes legal education through curriculum innovation and peer review for top journals (University of New South Wales Law Journal, Sydney Law Review). Her external collaborations include specialist lectures for Monash's Faculty of Medicine and keynotes at national conferences like the Women's Lawyers Conference on 'Justice for All'.
Institutional Roles: Current member of the Australasian Law Academics Association (2025-2028) and former Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne (2019-2021), she bridges academic rigor with real-world legal practice through ongoing consultancy work.
