International law competitions: what value do they provide in legal education?
International law competitions provide a unique training ground for law students to take their theoretical knowledge of the law and apply it to real world…
Confining an evasive genie: Maintaining privilege over expert reports
Privilege can be an effective tool during the litigation process however it can waived. Here are some important factors to consider when using experts.
How lawyers can tackle the cosmic conundrums of space law
Space is often described as the ‘final frontier’. Is the development and drafting of space law the next frontier for lawyers?
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.