Federal Circuit and Family Court merger leaves public with ‘little information’
With the Federal Circuit and Family Court merger around the corner but very little information available, family lawyers, judges, organisations and clients are staring ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 28 Jul 2021
Where a legal degree fails to make change, politics may be the answer for one young lawyer
For one new lawyer, a passion for social change has evolved into a budding political career that has connected him with experienced mentors and a unique opportunity to ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 26 Jul 2021
‘Take the leap’, show initiative and communicate into law student bodies
The coveted position of law student society president can expose budding lawyers to unique opportunities and exciting graduate roles – but how should students break into ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 26 Jul 2021
Competing at Olympics ‘dream come true’ for 2 new lawyers
While the Olympics looks a lot different than it ever has before, two University of New South Wales law students said that it is still a dream come true to have the ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 26 Jul 2021
Porter to female lawyer wins: The top updates for law students
In this fortnightly round-up, Protégé brings law students, graduates and new lawyers the most pressing updates from across the legal profession, including a substantial ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 26 Jul 2021
Criminal lawyer behind fraudulent betting syndicate loses appeal
A Sydney criminal lawyer with ties to a notorious convicted conman who persuaded her to get involved in a scheme used to allegedly trick investors into sinking $12
BIG LAW • Sun, 25 Jul 2021
Queensland Supreme Court judge resigns after 14 years on the bench
Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman has announced that a Supreme Court judge has handed in his notice of resignation after 14 years at the bench in favour of taking up the ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 22 Jul 2021
ABA throws support behind investigation into sexual harassment allegations
The Australian Bar Association has responded to reports that a Federal Circuit Court judge has resigned after an independent investigation substantiated allegations that ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 22 Jul 2021
NCAT reprimands solicitor for trust account breaches
A sole practitioner has been found guilty of professional misconduct and has been reprimanded for mixing trust money into his office account in respect of four clients, ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 21 Jul 2021
