Jonathan Harlen

Biography

Jonathan has for many years juggled two successful careers: the first as a solicitor/advocate, the second as a novelist. He has published more than 30 novels for adults, young adults and children, and his works have been published internationally in nine countries. His full literary profile may be viewed on Wikipedia.

Research

Jonathan completed his Phd in Law at Southern Cross University in 2022. His thesis combines legal history and legal theory to explore early post-colonial models of legal pluralism in Aotearoa/New Zealand. As a Teaching Scholar he is also actively researching in the area of Teaching & Learning. Most recently he co-created a new H5P Resource Library for SCU Law.

Community engagement

Jonathan is passionate about connecting SCU Law more closely to the local legal community and to local high schools. In 2024 he organised and oversaw the inaugural Far North Coast High School Mock Trial competition.

Teaching

Jonathan is currently Course Co-ordinator of the SCU LLB Honours program. In addition to Honours units he teaches Civil Litigation, Wills & Estates, Intellectual Property.