Marie Beillevert

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

Adelaide Law School

Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics


Marie Beillevert studied criminal law in France, specializing in European criminal law, and gained over five years of experience as a judge's assistant and legal counsel. In December 2023, she joined the FAME Strategy Sustainability project as a legal research assistant, where her work focuses on strengthening Australia's legal framework for environmental crime.
Building on that project, Marie recently began a PhD at the University of Adelaide under the supervision of Dr. Phillipa McCormack and Dr. Kellie Toole, and with the collaboration of Pr. Phil Cassey and the Wildlife Crime Hub. Her research is centered on the intersection of environmental and criminal law, with a specific focus on pollution regulation. It explores comparative criminal law frameworks addressing pollution in water in both Australia and Europe. By analysing legal definitions, prosecution practices, and penalties, her research aims to identify both the strengths and gaps within these systems. Ultimately, her work seeks to inform law reform and strengthen global efforts to combat environmental crime by contributing to the development of effective legal strategies and promoting international collaboration.

Marie Beillevert studied criminal law in France, specializing in European criminal law, and gained over five years of experience as a judge's assistant and legal counsel. In December 2023, she joined the FAME Strategy Sustainability project as a legal research assistant, where her work focuses on strengthening Australia's legal framework for environmental crime.
Building on that project, Marie recently began a PhD at the University of Adelaide under the supervision of Dr. Phillipa McCormack and Dr. Kellie Toole, and with the collaboration of Pr. Phil Cassey and the Wildlife Crime Hub. Her research is centered on the intersection of environmental and criminal law, with a specific focus on pollution regulation. It explores comparative criminal law frameworks addressing pollution in water in both Australia and Europe. By analysing legal definitions, prosecution practices, and penalties, her research aims to identify both the strengths and gaps within these systems. Ultimately, her work seeks to inform law reform and strengthen global efforts to combat environmental crime by contributing to the development of effective legal strategies and promoting international collaboration.

  • Appointments

    Date Position Institution name
    2023 - ongoing Legal Research Assistant under FAME Strategy - Sustainability University of Adelaide
    2019 - 2019 Tutoring (FREN 1002) University of Adelaide
    2015 - 2015 Legal Counsel Pacifica Insurance
    2011 - 2015 Judge Assistant Court of Appeal, Aix-en-Provence
  • Language Competencies

    Language Competency
    English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
    French Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
    Spanish; Castilian Can read, write, speak and understand spoken
  • Education

    Date Institution name Country Title
    2010 - 2011 Aix-Marseille University France Master
    2009 - 2010 Aix-Marseille University France Maitrise of Law
  • Research Interests

For her project, Marie was granted a University of Adelaide Research Scholarship for up to 3.5 years. 


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