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 Andrix Lim 15 Mar 2018

Continuing professional development (CPD) programs are a vital component of being a lawyer, providing learning opportunities about the law. But with so much involved – the content, presenters...

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 Edward Cormie 15 Mar 2018

In my first year as a lawyer, I learnt that the practice of law is messy. The facts were never as straightforward as they were in law school...

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 The University of Melbourne 15 Mar 2018

In the changing world of work, up-skilling is recognised as a key component of career success. Further study offers professionals the opportunity to take their careers to the next level...

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 Young Lawyers Journal 15 Nov 2017

Welcome to the YLJ flipbook. You can turn pages electronically, magnify text and click through to read about your favourite article and find out about upcoming YL events...

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 Phoebe Blank 15 Nov 2017

Another year (almost) over and a new one (just about) to begin . . . We are excited about the efforts of the YL Executive Committee over the past three months and we have enjoyed delivering quality events for our members...

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 Adam Wakeling & Andrea De Souza 15 Nov 2017

As 2018 approaches it’s time to think about change. Some of our readers will be progressing to a new academic year, some to full-time work, some to a new job, some out of the workforce...

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 Perveen Maan 15 Nov 2017

Justice McDonald was a barrister for 25 years before his appointment to the Supreme Court of Victoria in September 2014. He was appointed Senior Counsel in 2005...

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 Dilani Patrick 15 Nov 2017

After 15 years in private litigation practice (specialising in medical malpractice and public liability law) I decided to quit my job to establish my own full-time mediation practice...

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 Kirsti Weisz 15 Nov 2017

When I finished law school I completed my practical legal training at a commercial law firm and continued in commercial practice. I then took up a position at the Federal Court as a judge’s associate...

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 Andrea De Souza 15 Nov 2017

Parental leave is an important issue for any young lawyer considering balancing family and work. Working out ways to achieve that balance can be daunting, and the statistics can be startling...

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 Joshua Butler 15 Nov 2017

You’ve probably heard these buzzwords around the office. You may have even feigned understanding when they were brought up at the last innovation retreat. But what does it all mean...

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 The University of Melbourne 15 Nov 2017

Ian Cayzer previously worked as an analyst and regulatory consultant, and was drawn to the Melbourne Law Masters (MLM) for the opportunity to explore new pathways in the law...

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 Sylvie Alston 15 Nov 2017

Elise Crowe is a senior associate at Hall & Wilcox and has been with the firm for eight years. She returned to work part time last year after having 12 months parental leave when her daughter was born...

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 Andrea de Souza 15 Nov 2017

I am really grateful for my time at Slater and Gordon but I was ready for a new challenge and the timing felt right. It was time to get out of my comfort zone, to move into a new environment and learn new skills...

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 Phoebe Blank 15 Nov 2017

Securing your first job in a legal career is a great achievement. If you were working in the legal profession before admission, you might have been covered by the Legal Professionals Award 2010...

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