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Sightseeing at the Magistrate's Court
It 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

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Jan 23, 20162 min read
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Working at the Magistrates' Court
Not 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

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Aug 24, 20152 min read
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Courts on Camera: NSW Passes New Law
New South Wales has passed legislation to give the media better access to the state’s courtrooms. The new law creates a presumption in favou

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Sep 17, 20141 min read
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Working Hardly: Hilarious Court Cases and Claims
The 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

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Jun 6, 20142 min read
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The Art of Advocacy: Twenty Tips for your First Court Appearance
I have had the immense good fortune to work as a bench clerk for numerous Magistrates hearing thousands of cases across the summary jurisdic

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Apr 22, 20144 min read
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UQ Wins Jessup Moot
The University of Queensland is celebrating after winning the 55th annual Jessup International Moot in Washington D.C on Sunday. Students Em

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Apr 15, 20141 min read
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See You in Court: Why Court Visits are a must for Law Students
Being in law school sometimes leaves you feeling a bit removed from what you are actually working towards. Maybe that’s why we love watching

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Apr 8, 20142 min read
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NSW Creates Tutorials for Self-Represented Litigants
A 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

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Feb 18, 20141 min read
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My Mooting Nightmare
This is absolutely 100% a true story. A few semesters ago at a campus far away, I completed a witness examination moot. The preparation peri

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Jan 19, 20143 min read
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NSW 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

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Dec 13, 20131 min read
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ACT Supreme Court Welcomes First Female Chief Justice
The 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

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Oct 28, 20131 min read
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Court on Camera: High Court to Film Proceedings
Grab the popcorn and clear your weekend. From today the High Court of Australia will film proceedings and publish the recordings online. All

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Oct 1, 20131 min read
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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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Sep 1, 20133 min read
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New Judges Join the Federal Court
Two new judges will be joining the Federal Court of Australia, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus QC announced yesterday. Darryl Rangiah QC will

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Aug 6, 20131 min read
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WA Reforms Boost Jury Participation
Western Australia has declared its new jury duty laws to be a success on the back of figures showing higher rates of jury participation. Fig

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Aug 5, 20131 min read
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Surprising Facts about Australia’s High Court Justices
Australia’s High Court Judges have an amazing array of qualifications, combined with stellar careers at the bar and in other judicial posts.

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Jul 3, 20132 min read
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New Koori Court Opens in Melbourne
The County Koori Court became Melbourne’s newest court, after opening its doors yesterday. The Court aims to involve the accused and the Koo

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Jun 25, 20131 min read
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Four New Judges Join the Federal Court of Australia
There will be some new faces on the bench at the Federal Court of Australia, with Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus QC announcing the appointmen

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Jun 17, 20131 min read
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Queensland Names New Chief Justice
Queensland has a new Chief Justice. Chief Magistrate Tim Carmody will soon be promoted to the Supreme Court, Attorney-General and Minister f

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Jun 13, 20131 min read
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A Beginner’s Guide to Courtroom Etiquette
If 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

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Apr 26, 20132 min read
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