From self-doubt to confidence
For those just starting out in their legal careers, it is normal to feel nervous and feel like an imposter. However, there are ways to…
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.
NSW Young Lawyers Annual Assembly 2023
On 11-12 November 2023, the NSW Young Lawyers held their Annual Assembly at Crowne Plaza Coogee and the theme focused on Artificial Intelligence.
Confidence in the courtroom
Advocacy exists at all levels of litigation and like a muscle, it can go into a state of atrophy with non-use.