Graduate to employee: The law student’s guide to securing a legal career
Networking early, ditching the tv-show fantasies and putting yourself first are just some of the proven tips for securing employment shortly after graduation.
NEWLAW • Mon, 24 Aug 2020
First virtual admission ceremony turns Chief Justice into ‘vlogger’
In its first-ever virtual admission ceremony, the Chief Justice of NSW’s Supreme Court has welcomed the newest members of the legal profession, addressing the major legal ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 24 Aug 2020
Virtual courtroom makes future students the jury
“Members of the jury,” an associate professor – posing as the presiding judge – tells a camera, starting a virtual courtroom trial designed to put future law students in ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 24 Aug 2020
10 stories in 12 days: A news guide for young lawyers
Lawyers Weekly’s Protégé examines the last fortnight of news to bring young, studying and new lawyers the key updates that they should know about their profession.
NEWLAW • Mon, 24 Aug 2020
Law Society welcomes ACT decision to raise criminal age of responsibility
The ACT has become the first Australian jurisdiction to vote to raise the age of criminal responsibility, bringing its laws in line with the United Nations standards.
BIG LAW • Sun, 23 Aug 2020
International law academics say ‘normal’ anti-dumping action a ‘tit for tat’
Academics specialising in China trade laws cautioned Australians that the current anti-dumping investigation should not be seen as an “escalation of diplomatic tensions”
SME LAW • Sun, 23 Aug 2020
Lathan slammed as ‘transphobic bigot’ over anti-LGBT education bill
NSW’s One Nation leader has been slammed for unveiling an education bill that would ban any support for transgender children in schools.
SME LAW • Thu, 20 Aug 2020
New ASIO guidelines do not address key concerns, LCA says
The sweeping new guidelines for ASIO and its spies may contain some improvements, but it also fails to address several key concerns relating to client legal privilege.
BIG LAW • Thu, 20 Aug 2020
Top legal professionals call for safe release of adult and children detainees
An open letter signed by the profession’s top lawyers, barristers, academics and major law bodies has called on the Australian government to facilitate the safe release ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 19 Aug 2020
