Dr. Brandon Stewart

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Brandon D. Stewart is a Lecturer at Monash University’s Faculty of Law and a Fellow with the Australian Centre for Justice Innovation. His research expertise is in doctrinal, comparative and interdisciplinary empirical legal studies, with a focus on tort law and access to justice issues. He has conducted notable research on public duties of care and liability concerning climate change, as well as innovative service delivery models for community legal clinics. His current projects involve empirical research on private law jurisprudence and the role of apex courts. Stewart has received funding from prestigious entities including the Fulbright Foundation and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He regularly presents at conferences and is recognized for his teaching excellence, emphasizing skills-based and active learning in law education. In addition to his academic roles, Stewart has held visiting positions at recognized law schools, practiced as a commercial litigator, and worked extensively with community legal clinics to improve access for marginalized populations. He is committed to integrating modern educational approaches, including GenAI, into core law curricula.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2020-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne

Lecturer in the Faculty of Law specializing in tort law and access to justice.

Visiting Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney

Visiting academic position teaching law.

Awards

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Fulbright Fellowship

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Gold Medal, BA (Hon)

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.