SA appoints new judge to Magistrates Court

The South Australian government has appointed its newest magistrate who served as a dispute resolution lawyer for over three decades.

BIG LAW • Tue, 14 Jul 2020

News, awards and features: Top 10 things young lawyers should know today

Lawyers Weekly’s Protégé takes a look at the last fortnight’s news that young lawyers, from in training to recent grads, should know about the profession today.

NEWLAW • Mon, 13 Jul 2020

Quarantine hotel program inquiry to begin soon

A date has been set to hear the inquiry into the Victorian COVID-19 hotel program that will examine the decisions and actions which led to the current outbreaks.

BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Jul 2020

Victoria reviews sexual harassment in firms and courts

Victorian firms and courts will undergo a review into practices to prevent and address sexual harassment across the profession.

BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Jul 2020

Grads to help young lawyers break into international law

Recent graduates are addressing a major gap in international law by creating a space for new and studying law professionals to pursue this area. The co-founders discussed ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 13 Jul 2020

Queensland law students make ‘critical’ update to research system

A pro bono team staffed by law students has updated a database that records all new information on deaths in custody across Australian states and territories.

NEWLAW • Mon, 13 Jul 2020

Hong Kong law students offered residency amid controversial new laws

Amid controversial national security laws, the Australian government has offered new visas to Hong Kong students that could lead to permanent residency.

NEWLAW • Mon, 13 Jul 2020

Mental health improves amid COVID-19 restrictions

While the legal profession adjusts to remote working conditions and scales back on its connectivity with colleagues, lawyers have reported improvements in mental health – ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 12 Jul 2020

Roundtable of legal experts addresses sexual harassment 

As the profession reels from the recent Dyson Heydon revelations, the Law Council of Australia held a national roundtable to address the prevalence of sexual harassment

BIG LAW • Sun, 12 Jul 2020