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Briginshaw v Briginshaw (1938) 60 CLR 336
Evidence, Standard of Proof, Civil Proceedings Facts; Frederick Briginshaw sought to divorce his wife-Clarice Briginshaw – on the grounds...
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Terry Ang
Mar 31, 20215 min read
Understanding Cognitive Biases
Intro From litigation to contract negotiations, the legal process is very entwined with the human condition. “Justice systems around the...
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Survive Law
Mar 28, 20212 min read
House v The King (1936) 55 CLR 499
Appeals, Discretionary error, legal principles Facts; Under the Bankruptcy Act 1924 (Cth) Everard House was changed in relation to the...
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Raychel Plath
Mar 18, 20215 min read
What does the ALRC tell us about Procedural Justice?
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) operates independently from the Australian Government to investigate, research and recommend...
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Kubra Yazici
Mar 10, 20214 min read
Raising our Age, Means Raising our Standards
When we think of children, we think of joyful, innocent human beings trying to discover themselves in the world. Each child deserves to...
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Head Editor
Feb 23, 20212 min read
Working Your First Job Out of Law School - 4 Helpful Tips
Surviving law school and the several months studying for your bar exam tests your mettle in so many ways. The grind challenges more than...
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Terry Ang
Feb 11, 20217 min read
Practical flaws of felony disenfranchisement and the social contract theory
Preamble The social contract theory is a subtype of jurisprudential theory that describes the dynamic between state and individual. In...
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Raychel Plath
Feb 4, 20214 min read
Australia's Universal Periodic Review: Human "Wrongs"
On 20 January 2021, Australia participated in their third cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) as part of their obligations as a...
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Kubra Yazici
Jan 28, 20213 min read
The Promised Land by Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
In honour of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. (‘MLK’), we pay tribute to a historical 1960’s figure, of an African American man, a Baptist...
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Head Editor
Jan 14, 20212 min read
Moments every Law Student has experienced at Law Ball: A Bridgerton Edition
Since it's not week seven in the semester, there's no reason you shouldn't be bingeing your favourite shows on Netflix. It's finally the...
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Survive Law
Dec 10, 20205 min read
Consciously Addressing Unconscious Bias
It is now well known that the legal profession has some severe problems when it comes to diversity and inclusion. Firstly, it is often...
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Head Editor
Dec 3, 20206 min read
How the Pharmaceutical Industry Profits Off Pain
This is an article that looks into Purdue Pharma, the main producers of commonly used opioids such as Fentanyl and Oxycontin. These controll
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Survive Law
Nov 26, 20204 min read
Tips and Tricks for Dealing with Clients
When you're studying at Law School, the idea of working with clients and solving real-life problems sounds appealing, and it is. But...
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Head Editor
Nov 3, 20206 min read
Is digital information personal property?
This article probes into the intricate relationship we have we with our information on the silicon grid.
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Kimberly Clark
Oct 22, 20205 min read
A Day in the Life of a Family Lawyer
Waking up at dawn, the thrill of an exciting day ahead pushes me to hop into the shower and get ready for the day.
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Anjori Mitra
Oct 14, 20205 min read
Remote Working and the Legal System: Zooming in on the Pros and Cons
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced courts to function remotely and lawyers to work from home all over the world, either for short bursts or...
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Head Editor
Oct 8, 20206 min read
Bush v Gore, the decision of the century
The 2000 American presidential election is arguably the most influential election in world history. George W. Bush winning with a margin
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Kubra Yazici
Sep 24, 20203 min read
You can't sit with us! - unique Australian Laws
Colloquially, Australia may have adopted the name of ‘the land down under’, due to its geographical location, isolation and uniqueness,...
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Survive Law
Sep 16, 20204 min read
Lawyers Off Duty: Netflix With No Chill
If your motivation to study is waning, watching a legal-themed movie or show is a great way to reignite your interest in the law.
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Terry Ang
Sep 1, 20207 min read
Euthanasia, end of life or the start of choice?
This article explores why the legal system has stigmatized the act of suicide, and the argument between sanctity and autonomy.
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