Akuch Kuol Anyieth is a crime, justice, and legal scholar. She has over a decade of experience in criminal justice, family violence, and academia. Among her qualifications, Akuch holds a Bachelor of Legal Studies from La Trobe University, a Master of Justice and Criminology from RMIT University, a second Master of Arts (researching family violence), a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law and Society from La Trobe University, a qualified Trauma-Informed Coach, and completed a yearlong governance and political training at The University of Melbourne.