Brianna Bird

Recent Juris Doctor graduate with experience gained through academic projects. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

NATIVE TITLE & INDIGENOUS LAND RIGHTS RESEARCH

Conducted an 8,000-word research project titled: ‘A Right in Name Only: The Structural Failures of Native Title in Australia.’

Critically examined legal, economic, and human rights constraints of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).

Assessed the doctrine of extinguishment, evidentiary burdens and the exclusion of native title in urban planning.

Presented findings in a seminar with a legal professional and engaged in critical discussions on indigenous land justice.

GOVERNANCE, COMMERCIAL & CORPORATE LAW RESEARCH

Contract Management & Commercial Law

Drafted and analysed contracts and amendments in simulated commercial disputes (Contracts 1 & 2).

Conducted contract risk analysis and legal research in corporate governance and directors’ duties.

Mooted contractual liability issues and remedies in a formal oral argument presentation.

Regulatory Compliance and Government Contracting

Applied Competition and Consumer Act Part IV to hypothetical corporate scenarios in a competition law problem-solving assignment.

Evaluated judicial and administrative review of government contracts, focusing on merits review and procurement law (Administrative Law).

Researched constitutional constraints on government contracts (Constitutional Law).

International & Commercial Arbitration

Researched investor-state arbitration and contract disputes, evaluating Australia’s trade agreements and regulatory compliance.

Developed legal arguments for commercial arbitration cases, advising on contract breach liabilities (Investor-State Arbitration).

NEGOTIATION AND ADVOCACY

Oral Moot (Contracts 2): Presented legal arguments in a simulated court proceeding, demonstrating advocacy and negotiation skills, demonstrating advanced skills in legal analysis, problem-solving, written expression and oral advocacy.

Parliamentary Submission (Torts 2): Drafted a submission proposing personal injury law reform to a Queensland parliamentary committee, proposing creative solutions, delivering research-driven legal and policy analysis.

Legal Memoranda & Client Advisory (Torts 1): Provided structural legal advice on passing-off claims and defamation disputes, focusing on identifying and applying legal principles.

Seminar Facilitation (Global Law): Led a 2-hour seminar, facilitating discussions and teaching peers on complex legal issues, developing instructional content and learning activities, leading classroom engagement and critical analysis.

• Queensland Law Society Member
• Law Society of Western Australia Member
• Certificate III in Fitness (Australian Institute of Sport)
• Basic First Aid & CPR
• Mental Health First Aid
• Working with Vulnerable People

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