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Ashleigh Barnes

Election Year: 2018

Election Constituency: Australia

Scholar Status: Scholar Alum

Rhodes Identifier: Australia-at-Large & Lady Margaret Hall 2018

Ashleigh Barnes

Biography

Ashleigh graduated from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) with a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours), a Bachelor of International Studies and the University Medal in Law. Thereafter, Ashleigh worked as a Tipstaff in the Supreme Court of New South Wales. During her undergraduate studies, Ashleigh served as the President of the UTS Law Students' Society and volunteered extensively in Australia and abroad. She was a finalist, champion and best speaker at State, National and International Mooting and Public Speaking competitions. From January 2018, Ashleigh will intern at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia. She is also a passionate rock climber.