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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...
Survive Law
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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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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...
Survive Law
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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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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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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 21, 20232 min read
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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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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...
Survive Law
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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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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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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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Apr 1, 20232 min read
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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 24, 20232 min read
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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 17, 20239 min read
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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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Mar 1, 20235 min read
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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 26, 20232 min read
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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 25, 20235 min read
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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 17, 20231 min read
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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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Feb 12, 20232 min read
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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 26, 20233 min read
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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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