Dr. Jamie Walvisch

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jamie Walvisch is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia's Law School, recognized for his interdisciplinary approach to the intersection of mental health and criminal law. He has extensive experience publishing in areas including sentencing, mental health law, and forensic evidence. Walvisch earned his Bachelor's degrees in Laws and Arts from Monash University, where he received the Supreme Court Prize. His prior work includes roles as a Research Policy Officer at the Victorian Law Reform Commission and as a researcher at the Judicial College of Victoria. Since entering academia in 2013, he has been involved in several significant law reform initiatives and projects aimed at improving the legal framework surrounding mental health issues. He is known for his outstanding teaching methods and has received multiple awards acknowledging his contributions to education. Walvisch's research is driven by the ambition to ensure mental health is accurately represented in legal contexts, advocating for reforms through empirical research. He has co-edited important collections on mental health and criminal law and is actively involved in ongoing projects and consultations regarding legal reforms in Australia.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching various law subjects, focusing on criminal law and procedures.

Senior Lecturer

2013-01-01 — 2022-12-31

Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne • Melbourne, Australia

Engaged in teaching and research in law, particularly focusing on forensic evidence and mental health law.

Research Analyst

2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Australian Institute of Criminology • Australia

Conducted research and analysis in criminal law and policy.

Research Policy Officer

2005-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Victorian Law Reform Commission • Australia

Worked on law reform projects, focusing on legal and policy analysis.

Awards

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UWA Law School Early-Career Research Award

2024-09-15
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Monash Student Association Faculty of Law Teaching Excellence Award

2019-01-01
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Australian Awards University Teaching Citation

2017-01-01
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Monash Faculty of Law Award for Teaching Excellence

2016-01-01
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Monash Vice-Chancellor’s Award Teaching Excellence (Early Career)

2016-01-01

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.