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Crossing a Bridge at Ground Zero: Teaching a First Nations Pre-Law Enabling Program

Susan Willett Bird & James Parfitt Fejo

Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice2026https://doi.org/10.53761/yb4ypr42article
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This article explores the pedagogical framework of Charles Darwin University’s First Nations pre-law program, as developed by its coordinators. It will explore the historical background of the program and the reasons why programs such as this are important to the aim of increasing participation of minority groups at Universities. The pre-law program is a small but vitally important initiative that leads to a direct increase in the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples taking up the study of law. The authors show that through mutual respect and culturally responsive mentoring, the teaching team cultivates a culturally safe learning environment within the colonial structure of the university. The paper reflects on the challenges and successes of delivering this unique enabling program, highlighting strategies that promote inclusion and enhance First Nations participation in legal education.

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@article{susan2026,
  title        = {{Crossing a Bridge at Ground Zero: Teaching a First Nations Pre-Law Enabling Program}},
  author       = {Susan Willett Bird & James Parfitt Fejo},
  journal      = {Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.53761/yb4ypr42},
}

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F · citation impact0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20
M · momentum0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07
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