Dr Suzanne Varrall is an ARC Laureate Research Fellow at Melbourne Law School. She is a lawyer, academic and former policy adviser with expertise in international law and global security. Her areas of expertise include international criminal law, international humanitarian law, and business and human rights. Suzanne has over 20 years' experience across government, legal practice and academic roles. She holds a PhD in international law and a Juris Doctor from UNSW, a Master in International Affairs from ANU, and an Honours degree in Economics and Political Science from Sydney University.

Experience

  • 2025–present
    Laureate Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
  • 2020–2025
    Scientia PhD Scholar and Teaching Fellow, University of New South Wales

Education

  • 2025 
    University of New South Wales, PhD/International Law
  • 2019 
    University of New South Wales, Juris Doctor
  • 2010 
    Australian National University, Master of International Affairs
  • 2004 
    University of Sydney, Bachelor of Economics and Social Sciences (Hons 1st)

Publications

  • 2026
    The Emerging Legal Ecosystem for Global Corporate Climate Accountability: Amplifying or Diluting Responsibility?, International and Comparative Law Quarterly
  • 2025
    Feminist Judgments: Reimagining the International Criminal Court, Cambridge University Press

Professional Memberships

  • Australian and New Zealand Society of International Law

Contact Suzanne for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision