Two La Trobe Law School graduates, Carissa Shamoon and Robert Di Sipio, have been recognised as Victoria’s leading legal graduates by the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Carissa and Robert were presented with their awards by Chief Justice Anne Ferguson at a ceremony held in the Supreme Court Library on 10 July 2024.
Professor Lorne Neudorf, Dean of the La Trobe Law School, said the Supreme Court Prize is awarded to the highest performing law students.
“Both of La Trobe Law School’s prize recipients have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their studies throughout their law degrees.”
“They are among the most gifted law graduates in Victoria. I am confident they will each have an outstanding legal career and continue to exemplify the high standards and excellence that the Supreme Court Prize represents."
Carissa said she was incredibly honoured to be the recipient of the Supreme Court Prize for 2023.
“It would not have been possible without the continued support of my family and the guidance provided by insightful educators throughout my degree at La Trobe,” she said.
“The words of wisdom offered by Chief Justice Ferguson of the Supreme Court of Victoria and Justice Moshinsky of the Federal Court of Australia were incredibly inspiring and reaffirmed the plethora of opportunities that a law degree has to offer.”
Robert said it was a privilege to be awarded the Supreme Court Exhibition Prize.
“I was deeply honoured to receive the Supreme Court Prize. Receiving this prize was an incredible privilege. It was the highlight of my academic journey and has inspired me to continue to strive for knowledge and excellence. It has re-enforced my belief that ‘learning never exhausts the mind’.”
