76083 Ngiya - Talk the Law: Editorial Role

Description

Ngiya means 'talk the law' in Kamillaroi. The idea for Ngiya came from a group of Indigenous lawyers who were frustrated that there was no unique voice for critique of the dominant legal system and its impact on Indigenous peoples. Ngiya allows for these voices to be heard.

Ngiya is published twice a year and its articles are subject to rigorous peer review. It provides a mix of general and thematic editions. There are generally eight articles per edition, which are approximately 5000 words each.

The subject is offered in Autumn and Spring sessions under joint supervision of:

• a staff member from Jumbunna Research Unit responsible for Ngiya, and
• a staff member from the Faculty of Law.

The student works closely with the Jumbunna staff responsible for Ngiya, or related Jumbunna journals, in relation to the editing and proofreading tasks of one article accepted for publication in Ngiya, or related Jumbunna journals.

The student is supervised by a member of the Law Faculty to undertake research for an article written with the intention of publication in Ngiya, or related Jumbunna journals. Staff at Jumbunna may also provide input into the nature and scope of the article..

The unit is limited to eight students per session (although this may be lower, depending on the needs of the journal). They are selected on the basis of academic merit and interest in Indigenous issues. Preference may be given to Indigenous students and students in their final year of a law program.

Students selected for this subject must be prepared to serve for approximately six months (1 December – 30 May or 1 June – 30 November).