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By Lawyers Weekly
Swapping religious robes for the law
Darryl McDonough is the head of a national firm, but the law was his second calling. He talks to Stephanie Quine about striving for excellence and getting the job done to watch some rugby <ta
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Trial and error: AIJA spotlights holes in criminal justice system
An international conference in Sydney has put the criminal justice system under the microscope. Justin Whealing and Stephanie Quine discover how social media and a lack of support for vulnerable…
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By Lawyers Weekly
Boomtown: Is all that glitters really gold for Perth law firms?
With global firms moving in and local firms bulking up in the face of the resources boom, it seems the streets of the Perth may well be paved with gold. But are things really as good as they…
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Watching the money men: Tighter regulation ahead for litigation funders
Draft regulations for litigation funders are set to apply from next month. Justin Whealing looks at whether this will inhibit access to justice or make them more financially accountable.
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By Lawyers Weekly
Losing momentum: LCA president on national professional reform
With support for the proposed national legal profession reform crumbling, Briana Everett investigates as to why the project must go on. The president of the Law Council of Australia (LCA),…
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By Lawyers Weekly
The race for legal honours: Taking MBAs in-house
In an effort to improve the management expertise and commerciality of their lawyers, some international firms, such as Eversheds and Debevoise & Plimpton, have introduced their own version…
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By Lawyers Weekly
The race for legal honours: The benefits of postgraduate study
According to new research conducted by Graduate Careers Australia (GCA), postgraduate degrees pay dividends in an uncertain market. The research revealed that about 86 per cent of postgraduates…
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By Lawyers Weekly
The race for legal honours: Why lawyers are taking the postgraduate path
The options for postgraduate study have dramatically expanded over the years as more and more lawyers seek to specialise to get ahead. Briana Everett finds out why lawyers are taking the…
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By Lawyers Weekly
Love me tender: The in-house lawyers putting law firms to the test
In an ultra-competitive legal market, law firms are having to work harder to retain and gain clients. Justin Whealing looks at how they can best get their foot in the door during the tender…
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Law vs policy: What next after the High Court's ruling on 'Malaysia Solution'?
It was the decision we had all been waiting for: whether the Government's so-called Malaysia Solution was valid and lawful. Claire Chaffey and Justin Whealing examine the verdict, the reaction…
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