Phillip Mulherin had an interest in social justice for many years prior to ever commencing his legal studies. He completed an Associate Diploma in Social Welfare in 1982 and commenced employment setting up social welfare services in the Tweed area in 1983. He then completed a Bachelor of Arts, Social Science in 1986 and joined the NSW Department of Community Services in 1987 working in the areas of juvenile justice and child protection.
Phillip’s interest in law sprung from his interest in social justice. It seemed a natural progression to experience with clients their pursuit of just outcomes. As such Phillip commenced studying law at Macquarie University in 1990 and was admitted to the NSW Supreme Court as a lawyer in 1996. Since then he has practised principally in the Tweed area in criminal litigation, mental health law and child protection. He has done

• Bachelor of Legal Studies from Macquarie University
• Graduate Certificate Legal Practice from UTS Sydney
• Bachelor Arts and Social Science from WA Institute of Technology,
• Associate Diploma Social Welfare from Newcastle College of Advanced Education

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