‘No support, no housing, no job’ – the vicious cycle pushing more women into prison
For too many women, prison is “as good as it gets”.
By Hilde Tubex and Natalie Gately - 4 min read
The Bachelor(s): the LLB edition
It’s not always rosy for law students.
By Gabrielle Joan - 1 min read
Nailing the exit interview
William Chalk and Dale Picketfence deliver a training session on just what to say when you decide to ripcord out of your firm.
By William Chalk and Dale Picketfence - 1 min read
A legal proposal: for the abolishment of judges, magistrates, barristers and solicitors for the benefit of society and the Commonwealth of Australia*
There are plenty of reasons to scrap Australia’s legal system, writes Coffs Harbour solicitor Jonathan Lowe.
By Jonathan Lowe - 1 min read
The law grad’s tale: making servitude fun
A Golden Gavel style reflection on a brush with modern slavery.
By Pierce Hartigan - 1 min read
The parliamentarian’s guide to better performance reviews
Golden Gavel competitor Kim Fisher from FCB Workplace Law shares some advice she learned from one of Australia’s most high-performing workplaces: parliament.
By Kim Fisher - 2 min read
Next in line to the thrown
Life for graduate lawyers isn’t exactly grand.
By Gabrielle Joan - 1 min read
The one in a wig
Dr Seuss inspired suggestions for lawyers who want to manage their mental health.
By Rosie Leo - 1 min read
You can lead a horse to water: a letter
Sometimes, common sense should not be left to chance, or a ‘Sign Here’ sticker.
By Sally Davies - 1 min read
A retired judge’s day on a plate
It’s the new year and you want to get in shape. So, naturally, you want to see a retired judge’s day on a plate?
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 1 min read