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The Hon Justice James Edelman serves as an Adjunct Professor at the School of Law within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Queensland. Appointed to the High Court of Australia in 2017, he previously held judicial positions at the Federal Court of Australia (2015-2017) and the Supreme Court of Western Australia (2011-2015).
His educational qualifications include:
- Bachelor of Economics (1995), University of Western Australia
- Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours, 1996), University of Western Australia
- Bachelor of Commerce (1997), Murdoch University
- Doctor of Philosophy in Law (2001), University of Oxford
Justice Edelman's scholarly focus centers on Private Law, with specialized expertise in Unjust Enrichment, Torts, Contract Law, Equity, and Restitution. His research extends to Constitutional Law and Roman Law, reflecting both academic rigor and practical judicial application through publications and teaching.
His recent publications (2016-2019) demonstrate consistent thematic concentration on foundational private law principles, particularly vindicatory damages and equitable compensation mechanisms, while his constitutional interpretation work bridges academic theory with contemporary judicial practice.
His notable recognition includes:
- Rhodes Scholarship (1998)
Currently unavailable for student supervision due to judicial responsibilities, Justice Edelman maintains academic engagement through his affiliation with the Australian Centre for Private Law. His professional trajectory uniquely integrates high-level judicial service with scholarly contributions to legal theory.
As an Affiliate of the Australian Centre for Private Law, he contributes to specialized research initiatives in private law doctrine. His professional history also includes barrister practice at the Western Australian Bar (Chambers of Malcolm McCusker QC) and the English Bar (One Essex Court), alongside academic appointments at Oxford University.
