Climate Law

Climate change is expected to impact almost all aspects of human life. To address and ultimately reverse the wide-reaching effects of climate change, we need a new generation of energised, empowered, and legally educated advocates. 

Learning from the Executive Dean of Bond’s Faculty of Law, you will immerse yourself in the study of climate change and law through three online modules and a one-day practical workshop.

Learn online and at your own pace about the science of climate change, major international climate change agreements, and the legal proceedings brought against governments and corporations that have failed to take action.

For-credit subject

This experience can provide credit towards a university subject. Contact us to find out how students can complete five experiences and apply for credit for one 10cp subject into a Bond University undergraduate degree and obtain two points towards their Queensland Certificate of Education.

  • This course is delivered via three online modules: 

    • The Science of Climate Change
    • Climate Law
    • Climate Change Litigation

    Students will also complete a five-hour practical workshop, covering negligence, duty of care, and how to advocate persuasively for climate law reform. 

    Designed for: High school students in Years 11 and 12 

    Delivery: On campus/online

    Learning time: A total of 20 hours of learning, consisting of: 

    • 7 hours of online modules on the Bond Learner platform
    • 6 hours face-to-face on campus 
    • 7 hours of additional readings and assessment

    Location: Bond University Gold Coast campus

    Cost: $50

  • Online course start date: 2025 dates to be confirmed

    Practical workshop date: 2025 dates to be confirmed

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  • Are you a high school student passionate about making a real difference in the fight against climate change? This course is perfect for young changemakers who want to learn how the law can help tackle one of the biggest challenges facing our planet.

    • Describe and critique the ways in which Australian law is implementing global climate change strategies.
    • Evaluate the extent to which climate litigation is compelling governments and corporations to respond appropriately to climate change. 
    • Demonstrate the ability to advocate persuasively for regulatory reform.

This course is delivered via three online modules: 

  • The Science of Climate Change
  • Climate Law
  • Climate Change Litigation

Students will also complete a five-hour practical workshop, covering negligence, duty of care, and how to advocate persuasively for climate law reform. 

Designed for: High school students in Years 11 and 12 

Delivery: On campus/online

Learning time: A total of 20 hours of learning, consisting of: 

  • 7 hours of online modules on the Bond Learner platform
  • 6 hours face-to-face on campus 
  • 7 hours of additional readings and assessment

Location: Bond University Gold Coast campus

Cost: $50

High School study areas

Legal Studies

Meet your educator

Professor Nick James

An accomplished commercial lawyer and passionate educator, Professor Nick James is the Executive Dean of Bond’s Faculty of Law and leads all aspects of the Faculty’s academic and administrative functions. Having entered academia in 1996, Professor James has won numerous awards for his accomplishments in legal education and work in ensuring future lawyers are prepared to stand out in the modern legal landscape.

Professor James is also the Co-Director of the Bond University Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLE), Co-Chair of the Council of Australian Law Deans, President of the Australasian Animal Law Teachers Association (AALTRA), Immediate Past Chair of the Australasian Law Academics Association (ALAA) and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law. 

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