23 barristers oppose NSW Bar on sexual consent reforms
More than 20 leading NSW barristers have signed an open letter opposing the state bar association’s sentiments that proposed reforms to sexual consent laws would be ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Jun 2021
District Court advances magistrate from Local Court
The District Court’s newest judge has been elevated into her new position from her former role as magistrate in the Local Court.
BIG LAW • Tue, 01 Jun 2021
Victoria Legal Aid apologises on behalf of lawyer for ‘inappropriate’ email
Victoria Legal Aid has committed to providing further training to its lawyers on court etiquette, professional ethics and relationships with counsel while apologising to ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 31 May 2021
ABC regrets article in ‘humiliating backdown’, Porter says
Following his decision to discontinue the defamation case against the ABC, Christian Porter has taken aim at the national broadcaster to accuse it of standing by ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 31 May 2021
The tricks for breaking into in-house years before graduation
For one yet-to-graduate future lawyer, volunteering not only helped cultivate useful legal skills but was instrumental in securing a position within the in-house space ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 31 May 2021
Law students step up to fill legal gap for stateless people
In an incredibly unique opportunity, soon-to-be lawyers can gain hands-on experience in Australia’s first-of-its kind legal clinic dedicated to assisting stateless people ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 31 May 2021
How mentors and mentoring for young lawyers have changed post-COVID
The mentor and mentee relationships remain just as critically important as they were before the global pandemic but how young lawyers build and maintain connections has ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 31 May 2021
Top 10: Career Expos, major Federal Court decisions and law changes lead this fortnight’s news
As part of its fortnightly round up, Lawyers Weekly’s Protégé has put together the top 10 most important news updates relevant to young lawyers.
NEWLAW • Mon, 31 May 2021
Leveraging a law degree for more than just a legal career
As lawyers collect new experiences and interests, the benefits of a law degree could continue to expand to include more non-traditional and sometimes completely new ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 31 May 2021
