Naomi Neilson

Naomi Neilson

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Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly, as well as other titles under the Momentum Media umbrella. She regularly writes about matters before the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme Courts, the Civil and Administrative Tribunals, and the Fair Work Commission. Naomi has also published investigative pieces about the legal profession, including sexual harassment and bullying, wage disputes, and staff exoduses. You can email Naomi at: [email protected].


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Addressing diversity in the profession (while still a student)

By year two of law school, Chimnonyerem Duru felt overlooked by teachers and peers, and was largely disadvantaged because of her race. To prevent others from having the ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 30 Nov 2020

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Law student that sought $64k in damages from admissions board loses appeal

The NSW law student that took the admissions board to court and requested damages totalling $64,667 over frustrations that he was not allowed to complete his law subjects ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 30 Nov 2020

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What law school should teach you about getting along with peers

Those dreaded group assignments, awkward networking events and crossovers in the hunt for jobs may seem like the last thing on your to-do list of things to get right in ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 30 Nov 2020

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Young lawyers play part in overturning wrongful convictions

Law students have teamed up with seasoned professionals and academics on a highly important, collaborative, pro bono project that addresses wrongful convictions.

NEWLAW • Mon, 30 Nov 2020

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Top 10: The must-read articles for law students today

Protégé has compiled a list of 10 articles that law students, graduates and new lawyers should know about the legal profession today.

NEWLAW • Mon, 30 Nov 2020

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Lawyer X report: RCMPI recommends DPP examine Gobbo’s potential criminal conduct

In one of the many recommendations of the Lawyer X inquiry’s final report, commissioner Margaret McMurdo has called for a special investigator to examine whether there is ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 30 Nov 2020

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Lawyer X report to be published on Monday

The inquiry that examined the mismanagement of former barrister Nicola Gobbo is set to hand down its final report on Monday, 30 November.

BIG LAW • Sun, 29 Nov 2020

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Advocacy lawyers join Victorian Law Reform Commission

The Victorian government has appointed two senior practitioners to the Victorian Law Reform Commission, including an advocate for victims of sexual assault and a lawyer ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Nov 2020

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WA appoints 6 new senior counsel - 2020

Western Australian Chief Justice, the Honourable Justice Peter Quinlan, has welcomed six practitioners to the state’s ranks of senior counsel, including the national ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 26 Nov 2020

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