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
Hive Legal welcomes new principal and director
A commercial lawyer and digital health expert with a proven track record at Hive Legal has been promoted into the roles of director and principal.
SME LAW • Thu, 17 Feb 2022
Victorian Supreme Court judge sexually harassed two associates
A retired Victorian Supreme Court judge has been found to have sexually harassed two women while they worked as his associates.
BIG LAW • Wed, 16 Feb 2022
