Dr. Nick Sinanis

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nick Sinanis is a Senior Lecturer at Monash University, with a scholarly focus on Anglo-Australian private law obligations, particularly remedies in common law and equity. As a trained legal historian, Sinanis has a specific interest in the historical development of doctrines that modern courts use to determine the nature and extent of common law remedies, particularly in the context of damages. His published work spans leading international journals, including the Cambridge Law Journal and the American Journal of Legal History. Sinanis's PhD from University College London examined the doctrine of exemplary damages through a critical historical lens. At Monash University, he teaches Equity, Property Law, and oversees the Commercial Equity unit in JD/LLM programs. His research interests include legal history, private law, remedies, and civil jury processes.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, AU

Teaching and researching in the field of private law, remedies, and legal history.

Awards

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Faculty of Law Teaching Award

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Higher Education Academy Fellow

2022-07-07
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IBA Engagement Scholarship

2022-08-29

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.