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Join hosts Charles and Annie in this captivating episode of Just Cause as they engage in conversation with Professor Nicole Graham, a property law and environmental law academic at Sydney Law School. Together, they delve into the intersection of social justice and legal education in addressing the pressing issue of climate change.

This episode starts with Nicole sharing her academic journey and highlighting the pivotal role of education in the pursuit of social justice. The discussion then turns to her article, ‘Learning Sacrifice: Legal Education in the Anthropocene.’ Nicole reveals the inherent conflict between Western legal concepts that prioritize individual rights and the urgent need to address the collective challenges posed by climate change. She argues that legal education must transcend its atomistic view of the world and embrace holistic, interdisciplinary perspectives. As the episode draws to a close, Nicole imparts career advice to students, urging them to expand their horizons beyond mere grades and cultivate diverse interests. This thought-provoking episode inspires listeners to reimagine legal education’s role in building a just future.