Dr. Jessica Kerr

Assistant Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2018-02-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Teaching Juris Doctor programs and serving as the Research Integrity Advisor.

Awards

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Early Career Research Award

2025-01-01
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University Teaching Award

2021-01-01
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Faculty Teaching and Service Award

2021-01-01
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UWA Student Guild Students' Choice Award

2020-01-01
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Kercher Scholarship

2019-01-01

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.