Madeleine Dupuche
BA, LLB (Hons), Dip Ed, M. Ed (Leadership and Policy) Australian Legal Practitioner
Director Education Strategy and Design
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Laws with Honours
Graduate Diploma of Education
Master of Education specialising in Leadership and Policy
Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors
Australian Legal Practitioner
Madeleine is the Director of Education Strategy and Design at Leo Cussen Centre for Law.
In 1996, Madeleine graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws with Honours. She was admitted to the legal profession in 1997. She also holds a Graduate Diploma in Education and a Master of Education from Monash University, specialising in Leadership and Policy.
Madeleine practised as a solicitor in Melbourne and London before teaching across the continuum of legal education for over 20 years. She taught at law school, in practical legal training and in continuing professional development, working with a wide range of law students, graduates and practitioners, employed in the community sector, government, the courts and a range of private practice settings, including at Australia’s leading national and international law firms.
Seeking the creation of a legal profession that more accurately reflects the community it serves, has led to Madeleine’s deep interest in designing learning that responds to the changing employment landscape and evolving education needs of new lawyers.
Through 2021 and 2022, she led the redesign of the Leo Cussen Practical Legal Training program.
Madeleine has a thorough understanding of the varied approaches to admission to the legal profession throughout Australasia and beyond, as well as regulatory compliance in the higher education sector. She previously held roles as Executive Director at The College of Law Victoria and Director of Practical Legal Training at Leo Cussen Centre for Law.
Madeleine is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Director of the Australasian Professional Legal Education Community Ltd (APLEC) and a Member of the Legal Services Council’s Admissions Committee.
Memberships
Madeleine is a member of the Wellness Network for Law, and is deeply committed to contributing to improving mental health outcomes for the legal profession.
Madeleine is a volunteer mentor with The University of Melbourne Alumni
Madeleine is a member of the International Association of Legal Ethics
Madeleine is a member and mentor with Victorian Women Lawyers
Madeleine is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria
Achievements/Special Interests
In 2017 Madeleine was awarded the Top Scholar award by Monash University for being the top graduating student in her Master of Education cohort
In 2013 Madeleine was awarded The College Award by The College of Law
In 2011 Madeleine was awarded a Commendation for Excellence in Teaching by Deakin University
