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Wollongong and Deakin Unis Win Law Film Competition
“Don’t waste your time on Facebook. NOTHING EVER HAPPENS”, was one of the many tips law students offered their peers in this year’s Connecti
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Survive Law
Sep 6, 20132 min read
The Pros and Cons of Student Politics
Law students and student politics are inextricably linked. If popular culture and blatant stereotyping are to be regarded as accurate, about
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Survive Law
Sep 4, 20132 min read
Finding a Balance Between Work and Study
Life as a law student isn’t just about managing your study schedule; for many of us, work and money are also important factors to consider.
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Survive Law
Sep 3, 20133 min read
Interesting Resources for Law Assignments
When we’re given a law assignment, our typical response is to reach for legislation, case law, journal articles and textbooks, but the resea
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Survive Law
Sep 2, 20133 min read
Tips for Legal Drafting Assignments: Q&A with Sonya Willis
Survive Law chatted with civil procedure lecturer Sonya Willis about how to approach legal drafting.
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Survive Law
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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Survive Law
Aug 31, 20132 min read
Law Student Rant
People misstating the law is one of my law student pet peeves. Maybe it’s due to the perfectionist nature of law students, or our lecturers
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Survive Law
Aug 30, 20132 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 and
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Survive Law
Aug 29, 20132 min read
Getting the Graduate Job if you Missed out on a Clerkship: Interview with An Vo
When he applied for clerkships in his penultimate year of law school, An Vo, like many others, was unsuccessful. Now working as a lawyer in
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Survive Law
Aug 28, 20131 min read
New Laws to Provide Work Flexibility for Judges
New Victorian legislation is to provide more flexible working arrangements for judges and allow courts to make better use of experienced jud
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Survive Law
Aug 27, 20132 min read
Why Seeing a Counsellor isn’t Scary
Whether you’re struggling with the stresses of law school, suffering from depression or dealing with the vicissitudes of life, it’s importan
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Survive Law
Aug 26, 20132 min read
Volunteering at Legal Aid
Volunteering in the community legal sector is an experience every law student should have, but what’s it really like? Here’s a rundown from
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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 23, 20132 min read
Dealing with Clerkship Rejection
This can be a difficult time of year for penultimate year law students who’ve missed out on a clerkship. No one likes missing out, and even
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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 20, 20131 min read
Government Responds to Law Students’ FEE-HELP Campaign
An increase to loan limits for postgraduate courses such as the Juris Doctor is looking unlikely, following the federal government’s respons
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Survive Law
Aug 20, 20132 min read
Getting into a Note-Taking Routine
It doesn’t sound all that glamorous, but just like caffeine, two-minute noodles and a large collection of highlighters, a good note-making r
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Survive Law
Aug 19, 20132 min read
Should I Drop a Subject?
Every semester starts with the best of intentions. You make study resolutions to secure that internship, top your classes and better your pr
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Survive Law
Aug 18, 20132 min read
Avoiding Mid-Semester Nightmares
It's almost that time of the semester, folks. Mid-semester is nearly here! It’s the ideal time to take stock of your progress this semes
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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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