Judith McNamara

Judith McNamara is a Professor of Law and Legal Education at the Adelaide Law School, University of Adelaide. Her research focuses on legal pedagogy, clinical legal education, and work-integrated learning. She has contributed extensively to curriculum renewal in legal education, particularly through capstone experience design and assessment methodologies.

• Key Roles: Legal Education Researcher, Curriculum Developer, Pro Bono Advocacy Champion
• Affiliations: Adelaide Law School, UNSW Legal Education Research Conference

Her work explores the intersection of technology and legal education, including virtual mooting and online learning strategies. During the pandemic, she emphasized student lifeload over academic load, reshaping engagement strategies in post-pandemic legal education.

Notable research areas include pro bono partnerships in environmental law, gender equity in legal practice (NewLaw movements), and reflective learning in legal training. She has published widely in journals like International Journal of Clinical Legal Education and Journal of Learning Design.

Her 2013 report on curriculum renewal in legal education highlights her influence on national educational policies. Ongoing projects focus on internationalising legal curricula and enhancing pro bono integration in law schools.