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LIV Legal Careers Fair Insights Series: Part one – it starts with you

LIV Young Lawyers 26 Jun 2018

In the first instalment of our Insights Series, we interview former MinterEllison clerk and graduate recruitment expert Liz Atchison about how law students should prepare when charting their career direction...

Occupations Planning Students Young Persons

LIV Legal Careers Fair 2018: A law student perspective on being prepared

Stefani Janson 20 Jun 2018

Are you a penultimate or final year student wanting face-to-face conversations with law firms? Stefani Janson reflects on her experience from last year’s LIV Legal Careers Fair and shares her thoughts on preparing a...

Continuing Legal Education Education Interviews Students

How you can contribute to animal law reform

LIV Young Lawyers 18 Jun 2018

Young lawyers can use their skills and knowledge to advocate for law reform and promote animal welfare. The LIV Animal Welfare Working Group does important work to push for changes to legislation...

Environment Young Persons

Savvy letter writing tips from a rock ‘n’ roll writer and former lawyer

Meg Crawford 04 Jun 2018

Save time and face for your next letter of advice with sharp writing and good prep...

Young Persons

What does it really mean to be a part of an LIV Policy Committee?

LIV Young Lawyers 21 May 2018

As a member of the LIV you have the opportunity to join over 90 committees and contribute your time, knowledge, expertise and passion to law reform, policy advocacy and professional development in a particular area of law...

Advocacy Human Rights

LIV Running Group

LIV Young Lawyers 17 May 2018

Back in February-March 2017 a few committed LIV members and staff decided that they’d like to start a running group for Melbourne’s legal community. The idea quickly gathered momentum, with many likeminded members...

Young Persons

Working for asylum seekers on Nauru

Justice Connect 13 Mar 2018

Justice Connect’s Nauru Network provides pro bono assistance to asylum seekers on Nauru to judicially review decisions made by the Supreme Court of Nauru concerning their refugee claims...

Access to Justice Advocacy Asylum Young Persons

Mentoring: a key part of your development

LIV Young Lawyers 07 Mar 2018

The LIV recognises the important role mentors play in the professional growth and development of lawyers. Since 2009 we have been helping to facilitate many successful and rewarding mentoring relationships for our members...

LIV Young Lawyers Careers in Law profile: Lucinda Bordignon

LIV Young Lawyers 01 Mar 2018

Lucinda Bordignon practised as a lawyer before starting a legal research business, Lucinda Bordignon Legal Research Services...

Announcing your 2018 LIV Young Lawyers Leaders

LIV Young Lawyers 26 Feb 2018

We are delighted to announce the LIV Young Lawyers Executive Committee for 2018...

Professional development career advice: goal setting & career management

Liz Atchison, Manager LIV Professional Development 07 Feb 2018

LIV Human Resources and Professional Development expert Liz Atchison shares her advice to all developing lawyers on how to effectively develop and implement a goal and career management strategy for 2018...

Professional Reputation

Meet the 2018 YL President, Brendan Lacota

LIV Young Lawyers 25 Jan 2018

The 2018 president of the LIV Young Lawyers (YL) is Brendan Lacota from Moonee Valley Legal Service...

Young Persons

How can I write for LIV Young Lawyers publications? Part 2

Adam Wakeling 18 Dec 2017

Writing for the LIV Young Lawyers publications is a great way to develop your skills and get your name out there in the profession. Here’s a few more tips on how to get started...

Young Persons

Why the hysteria around Thorne and Kennedy? Are ‘pre-nups’ still an option?

Therese Borger 12 Dec 2017

After a busy month of schooling our federal politicians on their eligibility criteria, the High Court handed down Thorne v Kennedy. Many said the case signaled the ‘death knell of financial agreements’ - and they say lawyers have a flair for the dramatic!...

Family Court