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Lawyers Weekly’s Protégé takes a look back at the last two weeks to round up the top 10 stories that young lawyers should know about the world of law today.

Three law schools are signatories of an open letter calling for the fees increases to be shelved and a new policy drafted with consultation from sector experts.

National firm Clayton Utz has made 30 senior promotions for the start of the new financial year.

Movement away from globalist attitudes is giving rise to greater localisation of lawmaking – a trend being accelerated by COVID-19, says one senior lawyer.

United Green and Renew Estate have been advised on the acquisition of a majority stake in the Rodds Bay 300-megawatt solar farm in Queensland’s Gladstone region.

Johnson Winter & Slattery has advised 3D Oil Limited on the assignment of 80 per cent interest in a T/49P exploration permit in the Otway Basin to ConocoPhillips.

A renewed focus on enduring power of attorney instruments is to be welcomed, the Law Council says, and will be key to mitigating elder abuse.

The fight over class action continues as lawyers and academics argue over the narrative of mass class actions over the years and impacts behind Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s crackdown.

An NSW advisory joint venture which, in line with the Australian Pro Bono Centre’s push on the National Pro Bono Target, has been leading the way with their pro bono service offering are encouraging others to follow suit.

An application has been lodged in the Federal Court seeking to overturn a decision to reject a funding application linked to the scandal-plagued sports rorts affair.