Staying Informed - Law Institute of Victoria

LIV Young Lawyers 20 Nov 2019

Welcome to the Summer edition of the Young Lawyers Journal.

In this 40^th anniversary edition of the YLJ, we look back on the last 40 years and catch up with YL alumni who've gone on to successful and diverse careers.

President's Report

Matthew Daly 20 Nov 2019

As we celebrate 40 years of LIV Young Lawyers (YL), we wish to thank you for your involvement with YL, highlight some of our incredible achievements over the past decade and reaffirm the commitment of over 9000 members to our shared vision going forward.

Editorial: A ruby anniversary

Alice Cooney & Jade Hopper 20 Nov 2019

The tradition behind a 40-year anniversary is to give a ruby and this edition of the YLJ is a true gem.

40 years of evolution

Adam Wakeling 20 Nov 2019

As YL enters its fifth decade, we look back on its growth and development.

What does CEDAW mean for women in Australian workplaces?

Allana Smith 20 Nov 2019

CEDAW strives for substantive equality, requiring nations who ratify it to be proactive. Is Australia doing enough?

Advocacy Discrimination Diversity Women's Rights Workplace

From YL to Deputy Chief Magistrate

Ileen Eshak 20 Nov 2019

Magistrate Franz Holzer shares lessons learned throughout his illustrious career.

Interviews Legal Biography Occupations

Switching gears: practice to academia

Liz Bishop 20 Nov 2019

Liz Bishop reflects on her time with YL and how it helped shape her career.

Interviews Legal Biography Occupations

Following your passion

Amanda Storey 20 Nov 2019

Amanda Storey’s time with YL helped pave the way to a diverse and rewarding career.

Interviews Legal Biography Occupations

How a legal problem led to a tech solution

Brendan Lacota 20 Nov 2019

Among other things Brendan Lacota is co-founder of onlinewillkit.com, a tool born from his experiences with frustrated clients.

Interviews Legal Biography Occupations Technology

A world of experience

Michaela Kennedy 24 Jun 2019

As a final year law student I am constantly thinking about what I could be doing to distinguish myself from my peers as we prepare for entry into the legal profession. Throughout my degree I have realised that skills required...

Competition Continuing Legal Education Students

President's Report

Matthew Daly 24 Jun 2019

Welcome to this special edition of the YLJ – Your Innovative Career. I would like to thank LIV Young Lawyers Editorial Committee co-chairs Alice Cooney and Jade Hopper, and new LIV YL manager Rose Inglis, as well as our many contributors, for their hard work putting together this special careers issue...

Can I really work remotely?

Sharon Henderson 24 Jun 2019

Even conservative legal firms are shifting to offer flexible working arrangements for professional staff. This transformative shift is having positive outcomes for mental health, work-life balance and productivity...

Communication Technology Time Management Workplace

The entrepreneurial law student

Brad Woolstencroft 24 Jun 2019

Law students today are facing more pressure than ever to stand out from the rest, so how do they create opportunities for themselves by leveraging off technology...

Technology

Bringing AI to family law

Max Paterson 24 Jun 2019

Lawyer Max Paterson reflects on his journey from legal practice to co-founding tech start-up Settify.I’m in a boardroom in London. There are 15 senior partners of one of London’s elite family law practices...

Technology

With the benefit of experience

Chavala Kobluk 24 Jun 2019

In 2012 at the age of 35, after years away from university, I decided to return to complete my undergraduate degree. I lived in residence full-time and (unlike the typical student) did not leave during the summer months...

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