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 Adam Wakeling 01 Jul 2016

Clerkship and graduate applications are again upon us so this YLJ careers-themed edition is designed to help students in search of those elusive clerkships and traineeships...

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 Linda Rayment 01 Jul 2016

The LIV Legal Careers Fair is coming up on 14 July so I thought it was an opportune time to share my tips for a fruitful career in the law...

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 Adam Wakeling and Thomas Hobbs 30 Jun 2016

In the lead up to the LIV Legal Careers Fair here are some tips for job applications...

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 Linda Rayment 01 Apr 2016

As the LIV Young Lawyers president for 2016 I look forward to creating opportunities for our members. I feel privileged to have been elected the LIV Young Lawyers (YL) president for 2016...

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 Adam Wakeling 01 Apr 2016

We have started 2016 with the important topics of ethics, etiquette and professional reputation. Looking to the future, there are three things that are important to me which I would like to see the YLJ and blogs address over 2016...

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 Roland Muller 01 Apr 2016

Your response to a disciplinary complaint can have lasting consequences for your career and reputation. Here are some tips for young lawyers. Few things motivate lawyers to scrutinise their professional conduct...

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 Pia White and Jennifer Raeburn 01 Apr 2016

The admission process has become easier.  In colonial Australia the Supreme Court in each of the colonies was the body that admitted a layman to practice. Those who had not been admitted to a court in the United Kingdom...

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 Adam Wakeling 01 Apr 2016

Here are some do’s and don’ts that will help to protect your professional reputation. We’ve all heard social media horror stories – like the woman who ended up fired from her job for posting pictures of herself acting disrespectfully...

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 Suzan Gencay 01 Apr 2016

After-work drinks can become a dangerous environment as inhibitions are lowered and bad decisions have consequences. Come 5.30pm bars and restaurants are filled with eager legal professionals...

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 Loretta Houlahan 01 Apr 2016

Law is often viewed as a prestigious profession but for some graduates the situation can be bleak. 

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 Michael McCagh 01 Apr 2016

We learn about ethical obligations at law school but even experienced lawyers can conduct themselves in a manner that is ethically questionable. Here are four tips highlighted by recent proceedings...

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 Stephanie Pasharis 01 Apr 2016

Academic misconduct can affect your fitness to practise law. With greater access to information online and growing reports of students purchasing ghost written assignments, academic misconduct is an increasing concern...

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 Andrea Samardzija 01 Apr 2016

Socialising for young lawyers doesn’t have to revolve around drinks – treat yourself to some alternatives. This year the LIV Young Lawyers is focusing on wellbeing...

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 Jing Zhu 01 Apr 2016

It’s important to develop your reputation in your first year in the legal profession. So you’ve landed the dream job: you’ve interviewed, tested, clerked, interned and researched your way into that position you’ve had your eye...

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 Donna Cooper 01 Apr 2016

The LIV Ethics Department and the Ethics Committee can help young lawyers with ethical dilemmas. On 1 July 2015 the Legal Profession Uniform Law Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules 2015 replaced the previous conduct rules...

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