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COVID-19 no obstacle for winners of an international moot

An Australian university has embraced the “new normal” of international mooting, placing third out of a total of 260 teams across the world.

04 May 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Top 10 Australian universities for peace and law

An extensive ranking of 450 universities across the world has revealed Australia’s top 10 places to study law on international relations and policies on freedom.

04 May 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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How law grads can preserve their mental health

Finally making it into the profession can be a daunting enough experience, but how should law graduates manage the stress while coping with the pressures of a COVID-19 world?

04 May 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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International firm cuts associates’ salary by 20%, adjusts partner profits

Another major law firm with an Australian presence has put in place measures to manage the economic impacts of the global coronavirus pandemic.

04 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Slaters investigating class action into pandemic-inspired travel vouchers

Major airlines, including Qantas and Jetstar, may have breached legal obligations by offering travel voucher schemes that disadvantage customers, says Slater and Gordon.

04 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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How working hours are being impacted by COVID-19

A substantial number of lawyers have seen their working hours affected by the global coronavirus pandemic, with even more predicting hits to their hours in the near future.

04 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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30u30 workplace health and safety finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce the finalists for the workplace health and safety category at this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.

04 May 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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30u30 insolvency finalists revealed

Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce the finalists for the insolvency category at this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.

04 May 2020
By Emma Musgrave
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BigLaw 2020: A brave new world

The emergence and substantial influence of knowledge, innovation, tech and project management positions in BigLaw firms not only up-end BigLaw workplaces as we know them – they are building a vocational marketplace befitting the modern environment.

04 May 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Partner of the Year spotlight: Dr Martyn Taylor

As the nominations for Partner of the Year get underway, Lawyers Weekly spoke with North Rose Fulbright partner Dr Martyn Taylor who took out an award at 2018’s event.

11 May 2020
By Tony Zhang