I’ve learnt a lot during my time at law school. While some of it is on par with the Pythagoras theorem in terms of its relevance, I’ve certa

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Daniel Butler graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws. He worked in Chartered Accounting and

Rachel studied Arts/Law before completing a Master of Laws, specialising in international law. She is currently working in Berlin as the in-

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