On Monday 2 June 2025, Dr Julia Dehm recorded a conversation with Dr Bruno Apri from the University of Adelaide which will be shared with his “Climate Law” class. During the conversation Dr Apri prosed a number of questions including:
- What does it mean to be a “climate-conscious lawyer” in today’s legal and political context?
- Your book addresses the Australian legal system’s role in shaping climate futures. What are some of the key structural or doctrinal barriers that limit more ambitious climate action?
- Many of our students will go on to work in law firms, government departments, or NGOs. What practical steps can they take throughout their careers to align their legal practice with climate justice principles?
- How does the concept of ‘climate consciousness’ challenge traditional notions of legal neutrality and professional responsibility?
- Climate change intersects with issues of colonialism, race, and inequality. How can legal education—and legal professionals—address these interconnections in meaningful and effective ways? What role can Australian lawyers play in supporting climate-affected communities, including First Nations peoples?
- What inspired the book project, and how did it evolve from an idea into a published collection of essays?
- What message would you like to share with law students who are just beginning to grapple with the realities of climate change and the role they might play as future legal professionals?