Owen graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1968 with a Bachelor of Laws ( honours ) .
Owen practiced as a barrister and solicitor from 1972 to 1991 and was a partner in a law firm , now known as Clayton Utz .
Graduating from the University of Western Australia in 1968 with a Bachelor of Laws ( honours ) , Owen practiced as a barrister and solicitor from 1972 to 1991 and was a partner in a law firm , now known as Clayton Utz .