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 Nathan Stubbings and Tremayne Symss 20 Jul 2021

The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 (Vic) (POCTA) was enacted to prevent cruelty and promote the considerate treatment of animals.¹ However, over time POCTA has become dated and scientific studies now demonstrate that animals are sentient.² 

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 Shane Don 25 Jun 2021

Unlike medical professionals and first responders, lawyers are not routinely provided training in dealing with the death of a client.

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 Jessica Hall 25 Jun 2021

This month the Young Lawyers’ blog is focusing on the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) and compensation applications under Section 85B of the Sentencing Act 1991 (Vic) (SA).

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 Caroline Ashton 28 May 2021

To be physically fit, we must exercise the muscles in our bodies regularly. Similarly, to be mentally fit we must exercise our positive mental muscles. This enables us to approach challenges and problems without mental stress or other negative emotions. It is the basis of developing positive intelligence. 

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 Alexandra Gonos 28 May 2021

The Australian Human Rights Commission’s Respect@Work: Sexual Harassment National Inquiry Report (2020) (Report) alarmingly revealed that one in three individuals had experienced sexual harassment in the workplace.

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 Rachel Croucher 28 May 2021

This month the Young Lawyers’ blog is focusing on the practice area of wills and estates. This practice group often involves will drafting and administration of deceased estates. The types of law practiced on a day-to-day basis range from trusts and succession law to property and taxation. Additionally, mediation and litigation skills are also highly sought after in this area.

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 Teddy Darling 27 Apr 2021

The International Trans Day of Visibility was on 31 March. Life as a trans or gender diverse (TGD) lawyer is as varied as gender identity, no two experiences are alike.

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 Rose George 26 Apr 2021

Courts are required to determine what the most appropriate sentencing orders are based on the circumstances of an individual. This often involves balancing multiple factors such general and specific deterrence, denunciation and punishment, as well as considerations specific to an accused, such as their moral culpability and the risks that a term of imprisonment poses.

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 Suzannah Wood 20 Apr 2021

Trademarks is an area of intellectual property that protects signs used as a badge of origin (such as Coca Cola or Apple). It is an area that offers variety, interesting matters and legal issues, and the ability to hone your client communication skills from an early stage.

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 Victoria Larkin 30 Mar 2021

FT is the practice of identifying, preserving, processing, analysing and producing electronically stored information (ESI) in a forensically sound manner (by adhering to court standards of preservation) from any number of electronic devices.

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 Kim Koelmeyeris 30 Mar 2021

 In the echo chamber of law school, it is often forgotten that law graduates have a wide array of career options available to them. In 2020, I decided to enter a career path outside of the law. 

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 Aayushi Patel 30 Mar 2021

Despite it being highly rewarding, studying law has the capacity to quickly become demanding. A profession in law requires extraordinary grades, exceptional involvement in numerous co-curricular activities and extensive legal experience.

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 Madeline Rintoul 04 Mar 2021

An associate position would appeal to anyone interested in getting an in-depth view in what it takes to manage a court proceeding and how judicial officers make their decisions.

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 Victor Aeberli 04 Mar 2021

The messages continually pumped into the ether of online media are confusing at best. Amplified by the current international political climate, the discord in people's online opinions across the globe is bewildering.

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 Christine Bulos and Cherie Fung 22 Jan 2021

COVID-19 has taken a lot from us. Our freedoms, our health and, for many, the celebration of hard-earned achievements. For recent law graduates, the noteworthy often dreamt about day of being admitted to practice and reaching that finish line was brutally taken away as well.

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