Phoenixing: Less cool then it sounds.
Well a Federal election has been called which means that parliamentary bills lapse as a result (although many will be brought back). But...
Artificial Intelligence - Robot Admission Ceremony
So I you all know my love of doodling and I produced this picture on my Ipad which got me thinking, when are we gonna start requiring...
IT'S EXAM PERIOD! HERE IS HOW YOU SHOULD APPROACH THIS TIME OF THE YEAR
Our tutor Dr Sarah Hiller spills the beans on her approach to exams!
OVERCOMING OBSTACLES WITH LEGAL RESEARCH: 7 STEPS
Here are my thoughts on overcoming the common problems I see with Legal Research! Common problem: I think I know the answer to the...
THE FUTURE OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
As students and even lawyers we assume clients have the option of ideal forums to resolve disputes. In reality this is unlikely unless...
DRAFTING SKILLS - THE 4 PEOPLE YOU NEED TO BE
How do I write like Justice Kirby? Are people born better writers than others? One of the most difficult skills to master as a lawyer is...
WHEN IS A LAWYER NOT A LAWYER?
A topic that consistently comes up in Ethics assignments is when exactly does someone engage in ‘legal work’ under the Legal Profession...
CIVIL LIABILITY ACT EARNING CAPACITY CAPS
The Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW), Section 12, forces a court, when making certain awards of damages, to limit the amount of money...
SUPERANNUATION AND DIVORCE IN AUSTRALIA
We assisted a student to understand the law regarding the effect of divorce of married couples or separation of de facto couples on...
REASONABLE SUSPICION AND POLICE SEACH IN NSW
IS THE SEARCH VALID? There is no common law right that allows police to search individuals prior to arrest. The power available to police...