James Gibson

Juris Doctor — University of Melbourne

Australia

About

Current Juris Doctor student, aspiring lawyer, and pathological baker! As of 2025, I am pursuing my Juris Doctor, working part-time with a local physiotherapy clinic, and volunteering with Naarm Law Students, the Melbourne University Law Review, and On Bread:. I have a background in linguistics and Islamic studies, inspired by my privileged upbringing in Singapore and Malaysia. I have prior experience in Melbourne's private and public sectors as a Practice Manager and Administrative Coordinator of several outpatient services at Peter Mac. I strongly believe in saving time for my passions outside of work. I'm an obsessive baker and cook. I've co-founded On Bread: with a fellow Chef to design and prepare our own menus at local restaurants where we celebrate everything on and with bread. At home, I am always tackling new baking challenges. Currently, I am seeking excellence in the simple by rigorously testing a chocolate chip cookie recipe from scratch. Armed with spreadsheets, baker's percentages, textbooks, and commercial manufacturing books, I am close to 1,000 cookies baked with many more to go. I am always looking to talk shop with fellow bakers! I've also had the privilege to volunteer with Minus18 as a Youth Leader to deliver affirming events for LGBTQIA+ youth in Victoria. On campus, I've worked to combat sexual harm and discrimination on campus by designing and delivering peer-peer consent and discrimination workshops.

Experience

  • Melbourne University Law Review (1 yr)
    • Assistant Editor
      Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

      Assistant Editor of the Melbourne University Law Review responsible for: - Overseeing General Members in their research, proofing and verification of a submission; - Mentoring General Members; - Conducting final proofs and substantive edits of a submission; and - Internal decision-making as part of the Melbourne University Law Review's Executive Committee.

    • Community Program Coordinator
      Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

      Community Program Coordinator responsible for coordinating volunteers from the Melbourne University Law Review in providing memos, legal research and related editorial projects in support of Melbourne's community legal centers.

    • Submissions Coordinator
      Dec 2025 - Present · 8 mos

      Submissions Coordinator responsible for: - Inbox management; - Submissions administration; - Liaising with authors; and - Locating and liasing with peer reviewers.

  • University of Melbourne (6 mos)
    • Casual Research Assistant
      Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

      Casual Research Assistant responsible for conducting research requested of the Melbourne Law School Library staff.

    • EAGLE Facilitator
      Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

      EAGLE Facilitator responsible for facilitating sessions with incoming JD students aimed at easing their transitions into law school and equipping them with necessary legal academic skills.

  • Director at Naarm Law Students
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    Director of Naarm Law Students, a by youth for youth legal education organisation, tasked with general board member duties and heading our social media portfolio.

  • Clifton Hill Physiotherapy (4 yrs 9 mos)
    • Senior Administrator
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

      Returned to a part-time Senior Administrator position to pursue a Juris Doctor qualification.

    • Practice Manager
      Nov 2022 - Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Practice Manager of high-end physiotherapy clinic and pilates studio in Clifton Hill. Key responsibilities include: -Staff rostering, timesheet and hours management, and payroll processing -Management and leadership of clinic administration team -Recruitment -Staff training and onboarding -Internal HR and contractual negotiation -Clinic stock management, accounts payable and receivable, and bank reconciliation -Patient enquiry resolution -Diary management and scheduling -Social media and marketing

    • Senior Administrator
      Feb 2022 - Nov 2022 · 10 mos

      Senior Administrator responsible for senior duties of two well-established Physiotherapy clinics. -Rostering, timesheet approvals, and leave management -Hiring, onboarding, and offboarding of staff -Training of administrative staff -Stock and inventory management -Accounts management and bank reconciliation -Diary management

  • Chef at On Bread: at On Bread:
    Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    Co-founder of On Bread:, a culinary pop-up duo that collaborates with local restaurants and bars to host food services celebrating everything on (and with) bread. Soon to come to a wine bar near you! Our previous pop-ups include: Quiet Time, Nov 2024: Mediterranean Winter Staple Liqour, May 2025: On and with Bread Raffy's, July 2025: On Bread: Finger on the Pulse