There are two main avenues for research visitors to the CMCL: through teaching in the specialist teaching program in the law masters, or taking part in the research visiting scholars program.

Program in Communications Law
Many outstanding academics and legal practitioners combine research visits to the CMCL with teaching in the Law School 's Program in Communications Law, in which students undertake graduate diploma studies. Most subjects are taught intensively across one week of seminars, which makes them attractive to visiting staff and to students, especially those who already practice in law or media and communications industries.

Senior Fellows teaching in the program have included Professor David Anderson ( University of Texas , US ); Professor Eric Barendt (University College London, UK); Professor Jacqui Lipton ( Case Western Reserve University , US ); Michael Lloyd-Jones (Federal Magistrates Court of Australia); and Professor Russell Weaver ( University of Louisville , US ).

Visiting Scholar Program
The Melbourne Law School welcomes applications from academics who want to carry out research as visiting scholars at the University of Melbourne . Visitors participate in and enrich the research-intensive and vibrant communal life of the Law School .

We receive many applications from prospective visitors; unfortunately not all can be accommodated.

Visits may be as short as one week or as long as six months (in exceptional cases, one year visits may be possible, in particular for visitors holding externally funded Fellowships).

Visiting scholars are generally provided with a library carrel or office, desktop computer and library access while based at the Law School , subject to availability.

Visitors join in the academic life of the Law School , including seminars, public lectures and our Collegial Conversations series. Unfortunately, visiting scholars are not able to attend Law School classes unless the appropriate fee is paid.

Melbourne Law School is generally unable to facilitate visits by PhD students from other institutions. However, some places may be available for students studying at the ATLAS partner universities and other universities with which Melbourne has a formal PhD candidate exchange arrangement.

Application process

To apply, send the following documents by email to law-visitorsprogram@unimelb.edu.au

1. A completed application form

2. A research proposal (one or two pages) that sets out the research project that will be carried out during the visit and details any planned collaboration with Melbourne Law School academic staff and Research Centres and Institutes

3. A brief curriculum vitae that includes details of academic employment, qualifications and publications

Applications should usually be submitted at least six months before the proposed start of the visit (especially if a visa to enter Australia will be required or if the proposed visit is longer that one month).

To be considered in the usual cycle, applications should be received by 1 February, 1 May, 1 August or 1 November each year. It may not be possible to consider applications out of cycle.

Applicants will be notified as soon as possible after a decision is reached. Any further information that is required to implement the decision (or to sponsor a Visiting Academic visa or other visa) will be sought at this point.

*Please not that in light of recent changes to the application process for visas granted to overseas visitors by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, applications will now be considered on a quarterly basis as mentioned above.

For further information please refer to the Melbourne Law School visiting scholar program webpage

The CMCL Research Visiting Scholars Program
The CMCL also has established a Research Visitors Program and seeks to award short-term fellowships to academics, practising lawyers or media industry professionals. Fellowships enable visitors to spend between two and four weeks in Melbourne devoted to research. Fellows will be provided with accommodation near the Law School , as well as having the use of the School's outstanding research facilities. Researchers will be appointed as honorary Senior Fellows within the Law School during their Fellowship. To apply, please refer to the application process mentioned above.

The CMCL welcomes proposals from academics and practitioners in all areas of media and communications law and policy, including interdisciplinary work drawing on a wide range of social and cultural research. In general, the CMCL will give preference to innovative proposals from individuals with outstanding track records relative to their experience within the field.

2012 Research Visitors:

• Karin Clark- Special Counsel, Allens Arthur Robinson

2011 Research Visitors:

• Lisa Ramsey - Professor, University of San Diego, USA
• Shaun Larcom - PhD Student, University College London, UK

2010 Research Visitors:

• Lisa M Austin - Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto , CA
• Karen Lee - Lecturer, School of Law , University of New England , NSW
• Lawrence McNamara - Reader & Director of Postgraduate Research, University of Reading , UK
• Steven Price - Barrister, NZ
• Eva Hemmungs Wirtén - Professor, Uppsala University , Sweden
• Peter K Yu - Professor, Drake University Law School , USA
• Ian Cram- Professor, University of Leeds , UK
• Troels Larsen- PhD Student, University of Oxford, UK

2009 Research Visitors:

• Tany Aplin - Lecturer, School of Law , Kings College , London
• Nicole Moreham - Senior Lecturer, Victoria University of Wellington , NZ
• Brian Murchison - Professor, Washington and Lee University School of Law, USA
• Steven Price - Barrister, NZ

2008 Research Visitors:

• Graeme Austin - Professor, University of Arizona , USA
• Kathy Bowrey - Professor, University of NSW
• Cherian George - Associate Professor, Nanyang Technological University, SG
• Jonathan Griffiths - Lecturer, Queen Mary, University of London , School of Law , USA
• Marie McGonagle - Director, LL.M in Public Law, National University of Ireland , Northern Ireland
• Dario Milo - Partner, Webber Wentzel, and Associate Professor, University of Witwatersrand , South Africa
• Katharine Sarikakis - Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds , UK
• Rod Smolla - Professor, Washington & Lee University , USA
• Ian Walden - Professor, Queen Mayr, University of London , UK

2007 Research Visitors:

• John Battle - ITN London , UK
• Jane Ginsberg - Columbia Law School , USA
• Sonia Katyal - Fordham University School of Law , USA
• Brian Murchison - School of Law , Washington and Lee University , USA
• Michael Starks - Programme in Comparative Media Law and Policy, University of Oxford , UK
• Clive Walker - School of Law , University of Leeds , UK

2006 Research Visitors:

• Stuart Brotman - Museum of Television and Radio , USA
• Dermot Feenan - University of Ulster , Northern Ireland
• Jonathan Griffiths - Queen Mary, University of London , UK
• Venkat Iyer - University of Ulster , Northern Ireland
• Matt Jackson - Penn State University , USA
• Gavin Phillipson - King's College London , UK
• Rod Smolla - Richmond School of Law , USA
• Tony Stern - Fremantle Media , UK
• Karen Yeung - St Anne's College, Oxford University , UK

Visitors from 2003 to 2005:

• John Battle -ITN London, UK
• Margaret Beukes - University of South Africa, South Africa
• Ursula Cheer - Canterbury University, NZ
• David Caudill - Washington & Lee University, USA
• Wendy Gordon - Boston University, USA
• Lesley Hitchens - University of NSW
• Lawrence McNamara - Macquarie University
• Paul Mitchell - King's College London, UK
• Gavin Phillipson - University of Durham, UK
• Raymond Wacks - University of HK
• Ian Walden - Queen Mary, University of London, UK
• Karen Yeung - St Anne's College, Oxford University, UK

Further information
Queries are welcome about possible future visits. Please contact the CMCL, by email or by phone: +613 8344 9970.

Information Guide for Visitors to the Melbourne Law School