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Briginshaw v Briginshaw (1938) 60 CLR 336

Survive Law

Apr 12, 20212 min read

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...

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...

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...

What does the ALRC tell us about Procedural Justice?

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...

Raising our Age, Means Raising our Standards

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...

Working Your First Job Out of Law School - 4 Helpful Tips

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...

Practical flaws of felony disenfranchisement and the social contract theory

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...

Australia's Universal Periodic Review: Human "Wrongs"

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...

The Promised Land by Dr Martin Luther King Jr.

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...

Moments every Law Student has experienced at Law Ball: A Bridgerton Edition

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...

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...

How the Pharmaceutical Industry Profits Off Pain

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

Tips and Tricks for Dealing with Clients

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...

Is digital information personal property?

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.

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.

Remote Working and the Legal System: Zooming in on the Pros and Cons

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...

Bush v Gore, the decision of the century

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

You can't sit with us! - unique Australian Laws

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,...

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.

Euthanasia, end of life or the start of choice?

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.