Legal Services Commission responds to barrister conduct

Following the news that a Queensland barrister alleged criminality against an opposing client, the legal services commission has reinforced the standard barristers must ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Jun 2020

Law Council seeks amendments to Sex Discrimination Act

In response to Dyson Heydon’s sexual harassment news, the Law Council of Australia has called on the government to amend the Sex Discrimination Act.

BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Jun 2020

Law student societies that don’t speak up risk deterring young lawyers

As many changes roll through the legal profession, with most concerning students, the representative bodies should be prepared to embrace advocacy and take on their law ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 29 Jun 2020

Law students ‘deeply disappointed’ in outcome of exams

A few days into exams and the concerns of law students have been realised. Students are now seeking answers and a commitment that the university will look into the major ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 29 Jun 2020

‘Deeply shameful’: Students call on profession to address sexual harassment

The Australian Law Students’ Association has called on the profession to address the prevalence of sexual harassment as more young lawyers enter the workplace.

NEWLAW • Mon, 29 Jun 2020

Quality of legal education at risk with fees increase

With university fees set to increase in 2021, one major university has warned the legal profession that it will take a hit with talented and diverse students either ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 29 Jun 2020

The 10 things young lawyers should know about the law today

Lawyers Weekly’s Protégé looks at the past fortnight’s top 10 headlines law students should know about. Between your exams, check out what’s going on!

NEWLAW • Mon, 29 Jun 2020

Queensland barrister reprimanded for alleging serious criminality

In the course of conducting a costs order for property proceedings, a barrister alleged serious criminality against the opposing client with a “scant basis” for doing so

BIG LAW • Sun, 28 Jun 2020

SME firm elevates 13 to senior positions

A national firm has promoted 13 practitioners to senior positions, including four special counsel, two senior associates and seven associates.

SME LAW • Sun, 28 Jun 2020