Standing in the shoes of a business lawyer
The NSWYL Business Law Sub-Committee hosted an event on what it is like to be a business lawyer. Experienced panellists shared their experiences and top…
Getting to know Jodie Sheen
Jodie Sheen, a succession and estate solicitor from Parkes NSW, shares her journey in law with the LSJ.
Staying on the right side of the line: Legitimate witness preparation or (unethical) coaching?
A good witness can “make or break” a case, however there is a fine line between preparing a witness for court and coaching them.
Day in the life of Raymond Sun
Raymond Sun is a early career lawyer, developer, content creator and a dancer. He shares what he gets up to in a day with the…
Navigating new shores: What it means to be a migrant lawyer
For many migrant lawyers, practising law overseas is an immense task. Two first-generation migrants share their experiences and provide their tips for navigating the waters.
Debunking the myth: is practising law in the US anything like on TV?
LSJ chats with Christopher Hogan, Partner at Hogan Thompson Schuelke LLP in Texas about how to qualify as a lawyer in the US, what it’s like…
The mechanics of an effective mediation
Mediation is a cordial and more flexible approach to resolving disputes. There is a need to balance the client’s cause with achieving a commercial outcome.
How and when to get your costs assessed
There may be a time where a client doesn’t pay your bill and there are ways the solicitor can recover the amount.
Back to basics: Inadvertent disclosure
Inadvertent disclosure may not always be a critical issue and can be remedied if the solicitor acts swiftly.
Dress for success: Courtroom etiquette
Knowing court etiquette and how to address the Bench are fundamental skills for early career lawyers.
Re-thinking ‘punishment’: Exploring alternative approaches to sentencing
The NSW Young Lawyers Criminal Law Sub-Committee held a Speaker Panel Event and brought together various perspectives from the NSW criminal justice system on sentencing.