Naomi Neilson

Sydney university hires first Indigenous practitioner-in-residence

Over the next year, a senior solicitor specialising in land rights and native title will step into the role of Indigenous practitioner-in-residence, where she will ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 21 Feb 2022

BigLaw firm launches free online technology courses

One of Australia’s biggest firms has launched a free online course for students that will explore how emerging technologies are impacting the business of law.

BIG LAW • Mon, 21 Feb 2022

Moot welcomed largest round in recent history

In its second year online, the Jessup moot welcomed its largest round in recent history, with more than 18 law schools getting involved in the competition.

NEWLAW • Mon, 21 Feb 2022

How to commit to full-time legal work as a law student

From the moment that she knew she had a strong interest in law, one new graduate looked for ways to get involved. While sometimes this meant administrative tasks, other ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 21 Feb 2022

Victorian lawyer to appeal practising certificate decision

Following a class actions “charade” that saw two lawyers removed from the roll, a sole practitioner who was criticised for his own role in the proceedings and was ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 20 Feb 2022

Passage of deportation bill through lower house ‘shameful’

The decision of both the Morrison government and Labor to pass the “damaging” deportation laws through the lower house has been criticised by lawyers as a “shameful and ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 20 Feb 2022

$2.8m initiative to improve digital document execution

Over the next 18 months, a $2.8 million project will be rolled out across the legal profession that will make it easier to digitally execute documents.

BIG LAW • Sun, 20 Feb 2022

WA improves Reconciliation Action Plan to support better justice outcomes

The Western Australian Department of Justice has revamped its Reconciliation Action Plan to improve justice outcomes for Aboriginal people and their communities.

BIG LAW • Sun, 20 Feb 2022

HSF appoints Melbourne technology partner

BigLaw firm Herbert Smith Freehills has appointed a technology law expert to support the firm’s growth in the technology, cyber security and digital space.

BIG LAW • Thu, 17 Feb 2022