Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
Corporate firm promotes 26
A major Australian law firm has announced the promotions of 26 lawyers, including three to special counsel.
SME LAW • Tue, 14 Dec 2021
The opportunities and successes for lawyers who find ‘Freedom From Fear’
Lawyers, and especially new lawyers, who allow their fears to get in the way of taking incredible opportunities or realising their potential are guaranteeing failure – ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Dec 2021
Why new lawyers might make the best mentors for students
While there are plenty of advantages to connecting with a highly experienced mentor during law school, there is something to be said for seeking advice from lawyers who ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 13 Dec 2021
The profession’s important updates from the last fortnight
In this fortnightly update, Protégé wraps up the biggest headlines for law students, graduates and new lawyers. This time, we have more on Christian Porter’s political ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Dec 2021
Victorian university receives ‘landmark’ $3m donation
The philanthropic gift of $3 million to a Victorian university’s legal clinic is the largest donation of its kind that will assist in “opening a new chapter” in the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Dec 2021
Reprimand handed down to solicitor over ‘egregious’ mistake
A solicitor found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct for an unintentional but “egregious” mistake has received a reprimand and a costs order.
BIG LAW • Sun, 12 Dec 2021
Nathan Buckley to return to court over disciplinary decision
The solicitor behind controversial Facebook posts that allegedly incited Victorians to break the law will return to the Civil and Administrative Tribunal next year to ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Dec 2021
Judicial impartiality final report to be handed down soon
Following months of inquiry, the Australian Law Reform Commission has submitted its final judicial impartiality report to the Attorney-General and will soon be unveiling ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Dec 2021
LCA proposes plan to help ‘missing middle’ access free legal services
Working alongside the courts to reduce costs, providing more funding for legal aid and improving education for legal professionals are all part of the Law Council of ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Dec 2021