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Top tips for law students to ace exam season
As the exam season approaches, three law students have offered their most effective tips and tricks to help aspiring...
16 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
Carla Todaro continues to inspire next-gen lawyers
Five years after her passing, Carla Todaro’s calling continues to inspire and influence the next generation of legal...
12 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
How law students can combat burnout
While burnout has become an increasingly rapid (and almost accepted) part of being a law student, Aaron Lee shares the...
12 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
How slowing down your law degree can fast-track your success
By taking a more deliberate approach to her law degree, Charlotte Carles believes she has developed a stronger sense of...
28 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
Commonwealth lawyers dodge misconduct findings
A graduate pursuing a claim that postgraduate research students should be considered university employees has had...
28 April 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Why this law student slowed down her degree
While many law students race to finish their degrees and jumpstart their careers, one law student has discovered the...
14 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
6 Aussie law schools rank in top 100 globally
The QS World University Rankings have revealed the top universities for law and legal studies globally, with six...
14 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
Almost all students use AI: What does this mean for the legal profession?
A UK-based survey has revealed a sharp increase in AI usage among university students, with over nine in 10 utilising...
25 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
The balancing act of being a lawyer and a teacher
Here, two lawyers share their experiences of pursuing academic careers while balancing the demands of legal...
20 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
RMIT opens new standalone School of Law
Melbourne-based university RMIT has unveiled its new independent School of Law, marking the institution’s 16th...
17 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
Advice every first-year law student needs to succeed
For first-years, the transition into tertiary legal education can feel daunting and overwhelming. Here, two...
28 January 2025
By Grace Robbie
Former NT chief justice named new CDU chancellor
The former chief justice of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory has been appointed as chancellor of Charles...
11 December 2024
By Grace Robbie
ACU law school celebrates 10th anniversary
Australian Catholic University’s Thomas More Law School proudly marks a decade of dedication to legal education,...
09 December 2024
By Grace Robbie
What impact will the University of Sydney’s new AI policy have on law students?
Following the University of Sydney’s announcement permitting students to use AI in their academic assignments, its...
09 December 2024
By Grace Robbie
How to manage your wellbeing as a law student
The demands of being a law student are undeniably challenging and often overwhelming, but Cassidy Pole highlights that...
25 November 2024
By Grace Robbie
How this first-year law student landed a job in a law firm
Breaking into the legal profession can be a challenging endeavour, particularly for a law student. Here, Cassidy Pole...
11 November 2024
By Grace Robbie
The challenges facing law students in 2025
As 2025 draws near, five law students reflect on the unique challenges that await them in the upcoming academic year,...
05 November 2024
By Grace Robbie
How law schools can better support students address current challenges
It is incumbent upon universities to help their law students tackle the myriad challenges they face – not just a...
31 October 2024
By Grace Robbie
Essential tips for law students to navigate exam season
As the upcoming exam season draws near, three law students share their invaluable insights and practical tips that...
16 October 2024
By Grace Robbie
Better aligning the law degree with student needs
In a decisive effort to align its curriculum with the changing needs of law students, the dean of law at the University...
14 October 2024
By Grace Robbie
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