Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly. You can email Naomi at: [email protected]
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
The law of employee free speech: How do we strike the right balance?
It is truism that there is nothing new under the sun. Certainly, the dilemma of employees speaking freely – and employers taking issue with it – is not novel, writes ...
SME LAW • Sun, 28 Jun 2020
‘Scourge of sexual harassment must be stamped out’, SA says
The Australian legal profession has responded with disappointment and shame that a former High Court justice sexually harassed six women. Now, the South Australia Law ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 28 Jun 2020
NSW solicitor guilty of failing to attain CDP points
An NSW solicitor has been reprimanded and ordered to pay a fine for failing to comply with an undertaking by attaining three continuing professional development points.
BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Jun 2020