Brief program introduction: Constitutional Dialogues in Legal English is a 15‑week course beginning 1 March, combining weekly full‑day in‑person sessions at Melbourne Law School with online dialogue sessions with MIIED students in Afghanistan. The course focuses on comparative constitutional law, legal English, and collaborative course design; participants will help develop a template for future offerings
Acknowledgements: We gratefully acknowledge the support and collaboration of Melbourne Law School, Professor Cheryl and her team, and the Asian Law Centre in delivering this program. Their partnership makes this cross‑cultural initiative possible.
Course title: Constitutional Dialogues in Legal English
Start date: 1 March (15‑week program)
Location: Melbourne Law School with weekly full‑day sessions and online dialogue with MIIED students in Afghanistan.
Commitment: One full day per week for 15 weeks; from Week 4 onward each day will conclude with an online meeting 3:00–5:00 pm AEST. Applicants must ensure no timetable clashes for the full program.
Who should apply
Open to MIIED Legal Education students and Melbourne Law School students interested in comparative constitutional law, legal English, cross‑cultural legal dialogue, and collaborative course design. Participation is limited to 4 MIIED students and 4 Melbourne Law School students.
English language requirement
Required level: Upper‑intermediate English proficiency (CEFR B2) or equivalent.
Acceptable evidence: recent language test score or certificate (for example IELTS, TOEFL, or an institutional language certificate), or a brief written statement confirming equivalent experience and ability to participate in academic discussions and drafting in English. Applicants must confirm their English level in their statement of interest and attach any supporting evidence if available.
How to apply
Send the following materials to h.regestration@miied.com.au within 4 days of this announcement:
- Curriculum vitae (one page)
- Statement of interest (max 300 words) explaining motivation, what you hope to contribute and learn, and confirmation of English level with any supporting evidence
- Confirmation of availability for one full day per week for 15 weeks (note any known timetable conflicts)
- Contact details (phone and email)
Email subject line: Application — Constitutional Dialogues in Legal English
Selection Criteria
Applications will be assessed on relevance of interest and motivation, ability to commit to the weekly timetable, potential to contribute to cross‑cultural dialogue and collaborative course design and demonstrated English proficiency or equivalent experience.
Successful applicants will be notified by email shortly after the application deadline.
Questions: Include any questions in your application email to h.regestration@miied.com.au