Dr. Kate Mitchell
2013
Zelman Cowen John Monash Scholar
DPhil
human rights, international law, international investment law
Oxford
United Kingdom
Political Science, Law
Human Rights, International Law, Public Policy, Law Reform, Public Interest Law
2013 John Monash Scholar Dr Kate Mitchell completed her DPhil in Law at Oxford, where her research focused on how international law can balance the protection and promotion of human rights and public welfare reform with the protection and promotion of foreign investment. Kate completed a Bachelor of Civil Law with Distinction and MPhil in Law from Oxford, and graduated from Bond University with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours and the University Medal. During her time at Oxford, Kate served as President of the Magdalen College Middle Common Room, Co-Convenor of the Oxford Public International Law Discussion Group and Deputy Chair of Oxford Pro Bono Publico. She has also taught public international law in Oxford and Australia. Since completing her DPhil, Kate has worked as a human rights and international lawyer, including as an international human rights law adviser to the Australian Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights and as Manager of human rights and social policy at the ACT Government Justice and Community Safety Directorate. She currently works as a Director of the International Law Branch at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.