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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 same fate, she created an organisation aimed at addressing and promoting diversity in law.

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 in the order he wished has lost an appeal before the state’s Court of Appeal.

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 law, but it should be a top priority while you’re still at university. Here’s why.

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

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

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

There are a number of attributes that legal professionals search for in an employer, however there are five that really cement their position as to whether to stay at a firm versus when to go.

National law firm Gilbert + Tobin has elevated nine lawyers to senior positions, with five joining the partnership ranks and four rising to special counsel.

Australian business leaders are feeling more positive about the future of their infrastructure projects than they were before the onset of the COVID-19 and signals increased focus across these practice areas, according to a global survey by Herbert Smith Freehills.

Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with Taylor Root, is thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Partner of the Year Awards.