Simon Overland feels ‘singled out’ by Lawyer X in new submissions
Former top cop Simon Overland has submitted that he has been singled out by Lawyer X in a “peculiar fashion” as he fights against claims that he breached police ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 22 Sep 2020
LCA concerned with ‘excessive’ offence for entering terrorism zones
Australia’s major legal body has told an inquiry about its concern over a new, potential offence that would prosecute individuals who entered a high-risk foreign conflict ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 22 Sep 2020
Lawyer X: Lawyers accuse Victoria Police of inconsistent, deflective apology
Lawyers for criminal barrister Nicola Gobbo have accused Victoria Police of deflecting blame in its apology and providing inconsistent excuses for its part in the “sorry ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 21 Sep 2020
Junior barristers 1.6 times more likely to be briefed than seniors
By this time next year, a report has estimated that the briefs given to female barristers are 1.6 times more likely to be handed to a junior rather than a senior.
NEWLAW • Mon, 21 Sep 2020
Law school partners with national firm, welcomes ‘practitioner-in-residence’
As part of the yearlong partnership between a Sydney law school and a national firm, a prominent litigation specialist has been offered a new, adjunct role.
BIG LAW • Mon, 21 Sep 2020
UQ welcomes new Pro Bono Centre director
The University of Queensland’s School of Law has welcomed a new director to its Pro Bono Centre who hopes to build on the school’s reputation for providing legal services
NEWLAW • Mon, 21 Sep 2020
3 in 5 international students less likely to recommend Australia to study
Due to Australia’s disappointing response to international students amid the pandemic, three in five had indicated they are less likely to recommend it as a place to ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 21 Sep 2020
From awards to a lesson in Shakespeare: Top 10 news for law students
Lawyers Weekly’s Protégé has taken a look back at the last fortnight’s news and found the most important updates that law students should know about the profession today
NEWLAW • Mon, 21 Sep 2020
UNSW celebrates Centre of Public Law anniversary
One of NSW’s top law schools has celebrated the Gilbert + Tobin Public Centre of Law anniversary, reflecting back on 20 years of vital legal assistance.
NEWLAW • Mon, 21 Sep 2020
