Dr. Peter Handford

Professor

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Biography

Peter Handford is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Western Australia, where he taught in the Law School from 1977 to 2016, later continuing in a part-time capacity. Appointed a professor in 2004, he served as the Deputy Dean of the Law School from September 2012. His previous roles include Executive Officer and Director of the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia. Handford has been actively involved in law curriculum reform and has authored significant reports in areas such as limitation actions and mental health law. His teaching has covered various subjects, including Torts and Comparative Law, and he has published extensively, particularly in the fields of tort law and legal history. He has also participated in numerous committees aimed at improving legal education and community understanding of the law. Handford is currently working on a history of the UWA Law School.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Taught various subjects in Law, focusing on areas such as Torts and Legal History.

Executive Officer/Director Research

— Present

Law Reform Commission of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Led the Commission's research efforts and authored significant legal reforms.

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
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Specialization Notes

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