The current issues law students must overcome: Part 1
Law students across Australia discuss here how the escalating burden of HECS debts and the annoying cost of living present significant challenges for students to overcome
BIG LAW • Mon, 19 Aug 2024
‘A betrayal of Victoria’s children’: Legal organisations condemn amendments to Youth Justice Bill
Legal organisations have expressed their disappointment with the Victorian government’s decision to retract its commitment to raising the age of criminal responsibility ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 15 Aug 2024
Are universities preparing law students for the real world?: Part 1
Here, three law students and graduates address and examine whether universities are adequately equipping their law students with the necessary knowledge to succeed in the ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 15 Aug 2024
The necessity of self-promotion for firms in the modern market
With the rise of digital technology and evolving client expectations, two founders of an award-winning law firm advocate for the significance of self-promotion within the ...
SME LAW • Thu, 15 Aug 2024
An unconventional journey to becoming a special counsel
In a world where many law students follow the conventional path from high school to university and then to a legal career, Vicky Martin discusses her unconventional ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 13 Aug 2024
‘It’s non-negotiable to be well’ as a lawyer
Being a high-performing senior legal counsel, and then being able to successfully lead one’s team, requires a sustainable approach, says one head of legal.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 13 Aug 2024
How to improve the treatment of First Nations people in the criminal justice system
Amid the myriad challenges First Nations individuals face within the criminal justice system, an award-winning Indigenous lawyer highlights the initiatives and reforms ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Aug 2024
Why get practical work experience as a law student?
Acquiring practical experience in the profession is vital for law students to effectively navigate the complexities of life as a lawyer and be ready to succeed in their ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Aug 2024
What have we learnt from the class action landscape in 2024 thus far?
Here, a BigLaw partner reflects on the current state of class action litigation in Australia, drawing from detailed observations and findings from the first six months of ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 12 Aug 2024
