Students left waiting as Supreme Courts confirm admission cancellations
To ensure the health of young professionals is protected, admission ceremonies across the country have been culled. Lawyers Weekly checks back in with each state.
BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Apr 2020
NSW admission board moves Winter 2020 online, considers exam changes
Live lectures and divided classes will be disbanded in the 2020 Winter semester as the Legal Profession Admission Board of NSW moves classes online amid COVID-19 fears.
NEWLAW • Mon, 06 Apr 2020
How law students can still network in the time of COVID-19
As a young law student or recent graduate, it is important to make time to network with established, legal professionals - but how do you do this when you’re stuck ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 06 Apr 2020
The COVID-19 changes to university practices, grading processes
Australian universities, including top law schools, have used the last month to move their operations online and introduce flexible options as part of a national effort ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 06 Apr 2020
BigLaw makes cuts, prepares for COVID-19 impacts
In the span of a couple of weeks, Australian BigLaw firms went from no changes to major cuts on partner draws and spending freezes amid coronavirus financial panic
BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Apr 2020
‘Fundamentally unsound’: ACT government removes jury trials
The ACT government has enacted legislation to remove the right of the accused to a trial by jury in a move that has alarmed the law society.
BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Apr 2020
BigLaw firm cuts back on 50% of partner draws
Yet another Australian firm has confirmed it has cut back on partner drawings and will be reviewing further scenarios amid changes spurred by COVID-19.
BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Apr 2020
Melbourne-based start-up moves into US market
Coghlan Duffy + Co has assisted Drawboard, a Melbourne-based start-up, to secure a $9 million capital raise to facilitate its growth into the US.
SME LAW • Thu, 02 Apr 2020
National firm confirms partner spending cuts, freeze on spending
Following the news of MinterEllison partner cuts, another firm has confirmed with Lawyers Weekly that partner profits and distribution will be impacted by COVID-19.
BIG LAW • Thu, 02 Apr 2020
