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Jessica Kerr is a lecturer at the University of Western Australia’s Law School, where she teaches Juris Doctor programs and serves as the Research Integrity Advisor. Her research interests encompass judicial sociolegal studies and public constitutional law, with a focus on comparative contexts. She is a New Zealand and US-trained barrister and solicitor, qualified in New Zealand and Western Australia, and has professional experience in East Africa. Jessica's career includes working for central governments where she handled complex litigation, judicial matters, and regulatory investigations. Before commencing her PhD at UWA in 2019, she served as a criminal magistrate in the Seychelles and coordinated the Seychelles Legal Information Institute. Her work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in the realm of education and justice. She has received multiple awards for her teaching and research efforts, including the Early Career Research Award in 2025 and the University Teaching Award in 2021.
University of Western Australia • Perth
Teaching Juris Doctor programs and serving as the Research Integrity Advisor.
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