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Former magistrate appointed dean of law
A former magistrate and a widely experienced lawyer has been appointed the new dean of law at Southern Cross University.
Lauren Croft
After spending over a decade as a founding member of Southern Cross Law School in the 1990s, David Heilpern returns as the dean of law.
“For me, in part it is a bit of unfinished business, as I believe deeply in the role Southern Cross can play in our profession,” he said.
“I love the law, its intricacy, utility and force as an agent of change and justice. To study law can and should be a joy and delight — that is my mission.”
As the new dean and head of discipline, Mr Heilpern is passionate about forging stronger ties with professional practice and attracting more students through Southern Cross’s three-year law degree and its pathway associate degree.
“I am passionate about legal education and Southern Cross seeks to ensure students are stimulated, excited and fulfilled in their journey through the law,” he added.
Lauren Croft
Lauren is a journalist at Lawyers Weekly and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Macleay College. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel industry publications and Travel Weekly. Originally born in England, Lauren enjoys trying new bars and restaurants, attending music festivals and travelling. She is also a keen snowboarder and pre-pandemic, spent a season living in a French ski resort.
