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Survive Law
Jan 7, 20142 min read
Three Things I Learnt from Suits
I became a massive fan of Suits when I was still in high school. There is something about watching Harvey Specter that gives law students mo
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Survive Law
Dec 19, 20135 min read
Celebrities v the Law in 2013
From class actions to copyright disputes and defamation, it’s been another busy year for Tinseltown’s lawyers. Here are some of 2013’s celeb
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Survive Law
Oct 23, 20133 min read
Lawyer Stereotypes v Reality
In Rebel Wilson’s latest starring role on the sitcom Super Fun Night, the real life law graduate plays an uptight lawyer who adopts a new le
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Survive Law
Oct 23, 20132 min read
Confessions of a Procrastinator
In the words of the lyrical genius that is Rihanna – round and around and around and around we go. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, exam time...
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Survive Law
Oct 14, 20131 min read
Working Hardly: Procrastination Art
Have you ever found yourself doodling on your notebook in a lecture or making origami out of post-it notes and been struck by how artistic a
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Survive Law
Oct 10, 20134 min read
The 9 Stages of an All-Nighter
The due date that you fooled yourself into thinking was so far away is now mere hours away. You know it’s going to be a rough night...
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Survive Law
Sep 15, 20132 min read
Working Hardly: The Wisdom of Alan Shore
I’m not actually sure whether the wisdom of Alan Shore from Boston Legal can be practically applied to daily life as a lawyer, but a law fir
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Survive Law
Aug 25, 20133 min read
Working Hardly: Drafting Legislation for Everyday Life
As law students, we’re constantly wading through piles of legislation. Many times I have complained about poorly drafted legislation that le
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Survive Law
Aug 21, 20133 min read
Tips for your First Negotiation Competition
Have you recently signed up for your law society’s negotiation tournament? If you’re feeling a bit unsure about how to prepare or how to...
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Survive Law
Aug 16, 20133 min read
Who to Follow on Twitter: The Best Legal Tweeps
If you have never ventured into the world of Twitter before, the hardest part is getting started and knowing who to start following.
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Survive Law
Aug 11, 20132 min read
Working Hardly: Reasons why you should Date a Law Student
There may be many fish in the sea, but for us law students, my theory is that the fish that we're best suited to are also law students.
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Survive Law
Jul 27, 20132 min read
Book Review: 101 Reasons to Kill all the Lawyers by Paul Brennan
If you’ve had one of those weeks (or semesters) where you’ve found yourself thinking that this law caper is horribly dry and dull, 101 Reaso
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Survive Law
Jul 18, 20132 min read
Working Hardly: A Book Review of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia
Widely recognised as a ‘must-have’ on the bookshelf of any up-and-coming lawyer, the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia is an enc
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Survive Law
Jul 14, 20133 min read
Holiday Activities for the Bored Law Student
Exams are done and you’re finally on holidays. You’re waking up at midday every day and living the law student dream. But then as the weeks
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Survive Law
Jul 7, 20133 min read
The Law Student Guide to Perth
If you’re one of the lucky law students heading west next week for ALSA Conference, here’s a law-themed guide to Perth to help you make the
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Survive Law
Jul 7, 20131 min read
Working Hardly: Law School in Graphs
Oh, the sleep-ins! Oh, the lack of impending assignments! Oh, the moment of bliss before you realise you’re waiting on exam results. Oh. Aft
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Survive Law
Jul 5, 20132 min read
Life Lessons from The Castle
The Castle. If any movie were to be mandated viewing for Australian law students, this 1997 Darryl vs Goliath tale would have to be at the t
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Survive Law
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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Survive Law
Jul 2, 20132 min read
Exam Dreams (and Nightmares)
Exams may be over, but the trauma can continue for months and even years afterwards in the form of exam dreams..
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Survive Law
Jun 29, 20132 min read
The Invisible Procrastinators’ League
Life as an external student seems, on the face of it, to be an easier path: no set timetables, lectures are recorded and can be watched or l
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