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Survive Law
May 20, 20232 min read
Another Reason to Volunteer
Undeniably, volunteering is a great thing to do and there are numerous ways that you can donate your time and expertise. In our law...
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Survive Law
May 20, 20232 min read
In Defence of Unhealthy Study Snacking
These days we are constantly told what to eat while studying to help our brains perform. Eat fish for better memory, get plenty of fruit...
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Survive Law
May 19, 20233 min read
Life as a Country Lawyer
This year I’ve had the opportunity to do some work experience in Grafton with a solicitor who works as a sole practitioner. There’s a lot...
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Kubra Yazici
May 18, 20232 min read
Commonwealth v Tasmania (Tasmanian Dam Case) (1983) 158 CLR 1
Gibbs CJ, Mason J, Murphy J, Wilson J, Brennan J, Deane J, Dawson J The Australian Constitution – Constitutional law – External Affairs...
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Survive Law
May 18, 20232 min read
Vartzokas v Zanker (1989) SASCFC
King CJ, Legoe J, Bollen J Sentencing procedures, criminal law, the purpose of sentencing, actual bodily harm Facts: The appellant was...
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Apr 21, 20232 min read
Astley v Austrust Ltd (1999) 197 CLR 1
Facts; The case involved Mr. Astley, who was the sole director of a company called Astley's Security Services Pty Ltd. Astley's Security...
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Apr 13, 20232 min read
Top 3 Apps Carrying My Law Degree
These are the top three apps that are helping me stay organised, focused and on top of my university deadlines. Which ones do you use?...
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Survive Law
Apr 7, 20232 min read
Donoghue v Stevenson [1932] AC 562
Torts - Negligence - Duty of Care Facts; Donoghue v Stevenson [1932] AC 562 is a landmark case in tort law. The case involved Mrs...
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Apr 7, 20233 min read
Effective Study Weapons of Busy Law Students
As a law student, juggling coursework, readings, and exam preparation can be overwhelming, all while managing other aspects of life, such...
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Apr 2, 20233 min read
Stanford v Stanford [2012] HCA 52
French CJ, Hayne, Heydon, Kiefel and Bell JJ Family Law - setting aside orders altering property interests - interpretation of just and...
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Apr 1, 20232 min read
Top 3 Student Cheat Codes that Help You Improve your Grades
Cheat code #1 Exercising before your study session Exercising before studying can improve results for several reasons: Increased blood...
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Mar 24, 20232 min read
How to use ChatGPT to Improve your Grades
Law students can use ChatGPT to help improve their grades by utilising its vast knowledge base to enhance their understanding of legal...
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Mar 17, 20239 min read
Top Study Techniques that Work Best for Law Students
I am one thousand per cent guilty of being on TikTok for longer than I needed to whilst I had a few unwatched lectures in my back pocket...
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Mar 1, 20235 min read
Top 3 Surprisingly Healthy Student Habits
I wanted to tell you that I'm so proud of everything you're juggling while studying and trying to do your best to see your friends and...
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Feb 26, 20232 min read
Al-Kateb v Godwin (2004) 219 CLR 562
Callinan J, Gleeson CJ, Gummow J, Hayne J, Heydon J, Kirby J, McHugh J The judicial power of the Commonwealth - Immigration detention -...
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Feb 25, 20235 min read
Beating Burnout in the Legal Profession
Pointing out that law students are vulnerable and at risk of experiencing burnout would be almost as futile and obvious as suggesting...
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Feb 17, 20231 min read
Toonen v Australia (1994)
Facts: Have you heard of Rodney Croome and Nicholas Toonen? Croome and Toonen were an iconic Tasmanian gay couple who fought to challenge...
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Feb 12, 20232 min read
Kioa v West (1985) 159 CLR 550
Brennan J, Deane J, Gibbs J, Mason J, Wilson J Administrative Law - Procedural fairness - Opportunity to respond - Ministerial powers -...
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Jan 26, 20233 min read
March v Stramare (1991) 171 CLR 506
Deane, Gaudron, Mason C.J., McHugh JJ and Toohey Torts - Negligence - Duty of care - Scope - Reasonably foreseeable - 'But for' test...
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Jan 20, 20232 min read
Zanker v Vartzokas (1989) SASC 795
White J Criminal Law - Assault occasioning actual bodily harm - Assault Facts: On the 20th of October 1986, a young woman was seeking a...
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