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Inside stories: If not for Mr McLennan . . .

Ali Besiroglu 01 Sep 2020

Lawyer Ali Besiroglu looks back at his early life and reminds lawyers that their advocacy can shape generations.

Law Institute Journal 01 Mar 2020

Judge Marilyn Harbison was farewelled as a judge of the County Court of Victoria on 16 October 2019. Among the speakers was then LIV president Stuart Webb. This is an edited version of his speech...

Legal Biography

Introducing the 2020 LIV Young Lawyers president Alice Cooney

LIV Young Lawyers 24 Feb 2020

The 2020 LIV YL president is Alice Cooney, a Crimina Division lawyer at the County Court of Victoria.

Legal Biography

John Cain 1931–2019: Farewell to a giant of the profession

Carolyn Ford 01 Feb 2020

Former Victorian Premier John Cain died on 23 December, aged 88. His landmark reforms and visionary leadership – of the LIV, the legal profession and the state – are remembered here...

Legal Biography

Profile: Meet the new LIV president

Karin Derkley 01 Feb 2020

Lawyer Sam Pandya grew up in suburban London and sees cultural and socio-economic diversity as a theme for his presidency...

Legal Biography

Farewell: Chief Magistrate Peter Lauritsen

Law Institute Journal 01 Feb 2020

Judge Peter Lauritsen was farewelled as Victorian Chief Magistrate on 15 November 2019. Among the speakers was 2019 LIV president Stuart Webb. This is an edited version of his speech...

Legal Biography

VCAT: Running the engine room of civil justice

Karin Derkley 01 Dec 2019

VCAT president Justice Michelle Quigley wants to see better resourcing to implement changes to VCAT’s jurisdiction.

Legal Biography

Obituary: Emeritus Professor (Peter) Louis Waller AO

Law Institute Journal 01 Dec 2019

Emeritus Professor (Peter) Louis Waller AO, 10 February 1935 – 8 October 2019...

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Inside stories: YL marks 40 years

Carolyn Ford and Adam Wakeling 01 Dec 2019

When the LIV Young Lawyers Section started four decades ago it quickly grew and continues to engage new generations of lawyers and students.

Legal Biography

Beyond the law: Pink vests holding the line

Karin Derkley 01 Dec 2019

Lawyers play an important role as impartial observers when protests flare.

Interviews Legal Biography

Flexibility: Lawyers opt for freelance careers

Karin Derkley 01 Nov 2019

New platforms connecting lawyers with short-term placements appeal to those wanting to work outside the usual structures...

Interviews Legal Biography

Victorian law reform: Considering society’s needs

Anthony North QC 01 Nov 2019

The new chair of the Victorian Law Reform Commission Anthony North QC sees a wealth of opportunities for making changes for the betterment of Victorians...

Legal Biography