Survive LawJan 23, 20162 minSightseeing at the Magistrate's CourtIt is 8:44am. I sit in my car and take in my surroundings as 9:00am slowly approaches. I watch as a various assortment of people arrive, par
Survive LawAug 24, 20152 minWorking at the Magistrates' CourtNot many law students have the chance to get a behind-the scenes experience of a court. For the curious among you, the gist of it is paperwo
Survive LawSep 17, 20141 minCourts on Camera: NSW Passes New LawNew South Wales has passed legislation to give the media better access to the state’s courtrooms. The new law creates a presumption in favou
Survive LawJun 6, 20142 minWorking Hardly: Hilarious Court Cases and ClaimsThe law is a strange beast, and it should come as no surprise that there is an abundance of unusual stories and ridiculous cases. Here are j
Survive LawApr 22, 20144 minThe Art of Advocacy: Twenty Tips for your First Court AppearanceI have had the immense good fortune to work as a bench clerk for numerous Magistrates hearing thousands of cases across the summary jurisdic
Survive LawApr 15, 20141 minUQ Wins Jessup MootThe University of Queensland is celebrating after winning the 55th annual Jessup International Moot in Washington D.C on Sunday. Students Em
Survive LawApr 8, 20142 minSee You in Court: Why Court Visits are a must for Law StudentsBeing in law school sometimes leaves you feeling a bit removed from what you are actually working towards. Maybe that’s why we love watching
Survive LawFeb 18, 20141 minNSW Creates Tutorials for Self-Represented LitigantsA court case can be overwhelming for litigants at the best of times, but the experience is certainly more daunting if you’re preparing to fa
Survive LawJan 19, 20143 minMy Mooting NightmareThis is absolutely 100% a true story. A few semesters ago at a campus far away, I completed a witness examination moot. The preparation peri
Survive LawDec 13, 20131 minNSW Supreme Court Joins Twitter“The Supreme Court has succumbed to the Twittersphere. Looking forward to sharing our updates with you - Bathurst CJ”. This was the first tw
Survive LawOct 28, 20131 minACT Supreme Court Welcomes First Female Chief JusticeThe Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory has a new Chief Justice. Helen Murrell SC will be sworn in at a ceremony in Canberra t
Survive LawOct 1, 20131 minCourt on Camera: High Court to Film ProceedingsGrab the popcorn and clear your weekend. From today the High Court of Australia will film proceedings and publish the recordings online. All
Survive LawSep 1, 20133 minWorking Hardly: Hilarious things said in CourtWe’ve scoured the Internet and found some of the most hilarious, dry, witty and bizarre courtroom conversations. Enjoy! Mr. Wilson: The Magn
Survive LawAug 6, 20131 minNew Judges Join the Federal CourtTwo new judges will be joining the Federal Court of Australia, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus QC announced yesterday. Darryl Rangiah QC will
Survive LawAug 5, 20131 minWA Reforms Boost Jury ParticipationWestern Australia has declared its new jury duty laws to be a success on the back of figures showing higher rates of jury participation. Fig
Survive LawJul 3, 20132 minSurprising Facts about Australia’s High Court JusticesAustralia’s High Court Judges have an amazing array of qualifications, combined with stellar careers at the bar and in other judicial posts.
Survive LawJun 25, 20131 minNew Koori Court Opens in MelbourneThe County Koori Court became Melbourne’s newest court, after opening its doors yesterday. The Court aims to involve the accused and the Koo
Survive LawJun 17, 20131 minFour New Judges Join the Federal Court of AustraliaThere will be some new faces on the bench at the Federal Court of Australia, with Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus QC announcing the appointmen
Survive LawJun 13, 20131 minQueensland Names New Chief JusticeQueensland has a new Chief Justice. Chief Magistrate Tim Carmody will soon be promoted to the Supreme Court, Attorney-General and Minister f
Survive LawApr 26, 20132 minA Beginner’s Guide to Courtroom EtiquetteIf you’re planning on becoming a lawyer, it’s best to get acquainted with the court system early. Going to court is highly beneficial for la