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Jason Benjamin and Nick Collerson exhibit

13 Apr 2018

Firm puts Aussie talent on show at Sydney art exhibition

The works of Australian artists Jason Benjamin and Nick Collerson are being exhibited at Clayton Utz, as part of an initiative by the national firm to...

12 Apr 2018

UQ wins 2018 Jessup Moot

For the third time, students from the University of Queensland have won the world’s oldest and largest international moot court event. ...

11 Apr 2018

Vic Bar launches legal studies award for next generation of lawyers

Some of the top ranked school-aged students in the city of Hume have been recognised by the Victorian Bar for academic excellence in Legal Studies. ...

9 Apr 2018

Prominent former High Court judge offers wisdom to up and comers

The University of Southern Queensland has hosted the Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG, who offered his time to inspire students through a series of lec...

3 Apr 2018

Katrina Dawson honoured with posthumous bravery award

Victims of the Lindt Café siege in late 2014 have been recognised for their valiant actions in this year’s Australian Bravery Decorations. ...

3 Apr 2018

Holding Redlich partners don aprons for OzHarvest

Five partners from a national law firm joined many others in cooking up a storm and serving meals for a good cause. ...

28 Mar 2018

QLD firm celebrates 125th anniversary

Brisbane’s oldest law firm – which still trades under its original name from the 19th century – recently celebrated 125 years of practicing in Q...

23 Mar 2018

National firm marks 20 years in Sydney

Piper Alderman has just celebrated its 20th year in the New South Wales capital. ...

22 Mar 2018

Women’s Legal Service QLD receives biggest donation in its history

A specialist community legal centre, aimed at helping women in need, has received a sizeable gift from the Sunshine State’s Masonic charity. ...

19 Mar 2018

WLS stair climb fundraiser organised for DV victims

In mid-June, Brisbane’s top corporates will face up to the city’s tallest stair climb challenge, while raising “much-needed” funds to support ...

12 Mar 2018

Diversity duo team up to dismantle the ‘merit myth’

Two legal heavyweights have paired up in a joint initiative to improve gender balance at the top of organisations. ...

9 Mar 2018

West side lawyers celebrate diversity this Year of the Dog

The Asian Australian Lawyers Association has heralded the start of the Lunar Year with a gala dinner in Perth. ...

6 Mar 2018

Arts grad wins Clyde & Co Art Award

Sydney College of the Arts graduate Wendy Ma has won the 2018 Clyde & Co Art Award. ...

28 Feb 2018

Dentons joins corporate scav hunt in support of batyr

Dentons Lawyers Network, along with Westpac Group’s Youth Network, joined forces last week in a corporate scavenger hunt around Sydney to support y...

one lucky student the opportunity to embark on a one-month internship

19 Feb 2018

Qld lawyer to bolster student’s work experience and wallet

A Sunshine Coast-based lawyer has announced he will be giving one lucky student the opportunity to embark on a one-month internship, as well as a $10,...

15 Feb 2018

Partners cook up a storm for OzHarvest

Two partners from an Australian law firm have put their cooking skills to the test by whipping up some piping hot pancakes to treat their staff and ra...

14 Feb 2018

UNSW students claim first place in mediation

A team of UNSW Law students have won the world’s top mediation competition in Paris. ...

8 Feb 2018

Spotlight on lawyer’s pro bono work with Indigenous intern program

Brooke Massender has received a gong for her dedication to an internship program that creates opportunities for Indigenous university students. ...

7 Feb 2018

Ashurst backs polar expedition

International law firm Ashurst has sponsored an expedition to the South Pole to raise money for charity. ...

1 Feb 2018

Legal inspo series kicks off in Aus

A new event has hit Australian shores, with Lawyers On Demand launching the ‘Life with Law’ lecture series. ...

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May 11 2017

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