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Sightseeing at the Magistrate's Court
It is 8:44am. I sit in my car and take in my surroundings as 9:00am slowly approaches. I watch as a various assortment of people arrive, par
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Working at the Magistrates' Court
Not many law students have the chance to get a behind-the scenes experience of a court. For the curious among you, the gist of it is paperwo
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Courts on Camera: NSW Passes New Law
New South Wales has passed legislation to give the media better access to the state’s courtrooms. The new law creates a presumption in favou
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The Art of Advocacy: Twenty Tips for your First Court Appearance
I have had the immense good fortune to work as a bench clerk for numerous Magistrates hearing thousands of cases across the summary jurisdic
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Apr 15, 20141 min read
UQ Wins Jessup Moot
The University of Queensland is celebrating after winning the 55th annual Jessup International Moot in Washington D.C on Sunday. Students Em
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Apr 8, 20142 min read
See You in Court: Why Court Visits are a must for Law Students
Being in law school sometimes leaves you feeling a bit removed from what you are actually working towards. Maybe that’s why we love watching
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Feb 18, 20141 min read
NSW Creates Tutorials for Self-Represented Litigants
A court case can be overwhelming for litigants at the best of times, but the experience is certainly more daunting if you’re preparing to fa
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Jan 19, 20143 min read
My Mooting Nightmare
This is absolutely 100% a true story. A few semesters ago at a campus far away, I completed a witness examination moot. The preparation peri
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Dec 13, 20131 min read
NSW Supreme Court Joins Twitter
“The Supreme Court has succumbed to the Twittersphere. Looking forward to sharing our updates with you - Bathurst CJ”. This was the first tw
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Oct 28, 20131 min read
ACT Supreme Court Welcomes First Female Chief Justice
The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory has a new Chief Justice. Helen Murrell SC will be sworn in at a ceremony in Canberra t
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Oct 1, 20131 min read
Court on Camera: High Court to Film Proceedings
Grab the popcorn and clear your weekend. From today the High Court of Australia will film proceedings and publish the recordings online. All
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Sep 1, 20133 min read
Working Hardly: Hilarious things said in Court
We’ve scoured the Internet and found some of the most hilarious, dry, witty and bizarre courtroom conversations. Enjoy! Mr. Wilson: The Magn
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Aug 6, 20131 min read
New Judges Join the Federal Court
Two new judges will be joining the Federal Court of Australia, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus QC announced yesterday. Darryl Rangiah QC will
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Aug 5, 20131 min read
WA Reforms Boost Jury Participation
Western Australia has declared its new jury duty laws to be a success on the back of figures showing higher rates of jury participation. Fig
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Jul 3, 20132 min read
Surprising Facts about Australia’s High Court Justices
Australia’s High Court Judges have an amazing array of qualifications, combined with stellar careers at the bar and in other judicial posts.
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Jun 25, 20131 min read
New Koori Court Opens in Melbourne
The County Koori Court became Melbourne’s newest court, after opening its doors yesterday. The Court aims to involve the accused and the Koo
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Jun 17, 20131 min read
Four New Judges Join the Federal Court of Australia
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Queensland Names New Chief Justice
Queensland has a new Chief Justice. Chief Magistrate Tim Carmody will soon be promoted to the Supreme Court, Attorney-General and Minister f
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Apr 26, 20132 min read
A Beginner’s Guide to Courtroom Etiquette
If you’re planning on becoming a lawyer, it’s best to get acquainted with the court system early. Going to court is highly beneficial for la
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