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Another Reason to Volunteer
Undeniably, volunteering is a great thing to do and there are numerous ways that you can donate your time and expertise. In our law...

Survive Law
May 21, 20232 min read


In Defence of Unhealthy Study Snacking
These days we are constantly told what to eat while studying to help our brains perform. Eat fish for better memory, get plenty of fruit...

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May 20, 20232 min read


Life as a Country Lawyer
This year I’ve had the opportunity to do some work experience in Grafton with a solicitor who works as a sole practitioner. There’s a lot...

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May 19, 20233 min read


Commonwealth v Tasmania (Tasmanian Dam Case) (1983) 158 CLR 1
Gibbs CJ, Mason J, Murphy J, Wilson J, Brennan J, Deane J, Dawson J The Australian Constitution – Constitutional law – External Affairs...

Kubra Yazici
May 18, 20232 min read


Vartzokas v Zanker (1989) SASCFC
King CJ, Legoe J, Bollen J Sentencing procedures, criminal law, the purpose of sentencing, actual bodily harm Facts: The appellant was...

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May 18, 20232 min read


Astley v Austrust Ltd (1999) 197 CLR 1
Facts; The case involved Mr. Astley, who was the sole director of a company called Astley's Security Services Pty Ltd. Astley's Security...

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Apr 22, 20232 min read


Top 3 Apps Carrying My Law Degree
These are the top three apps that are helping me stay organised, focused and on top of my university deadlines. Which ones do you use?...

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Apr 14, 20232 min read
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Donoghue v Stevenson [1932] AC 562
Torts - Negligence - Duty of Care Facts; Donoghue v Stevenson [1932] AC 562 is a landmark case in tort law. The case involved Mrs...

Survive Law
Apr 8, 20232 min read


Effective Study Weapons of Busy Law Students
As a law student, juggling coursework, readings, and exam preparation can be overwhelming, all while managing other aspects of life, such...

Head Editor
Apr 8, 20233 min read
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Stanford v Stanford [2012] HCA 52
French CJ, Hayne, Heydon, Kiefel and Bell JJ Family Law - setting aside orders altering property interests - interpretation of just and...

Head Editor
Apr 2, 20233 min read


Top 3 Student Cheat Codes that Help You Improve your Grades
Cheat code #1 Exercising before your study session Exercising before studying can improve results for several reasons: Increased blood...

Head Editor
Apr 1, 20232 min read


How to use ChatGPT to Improve your Grades
Law students can use ChatGPT to help improve their grades by utilising its vast knowledge base to enhance their understanding of legal...

Head Editor
Mar 24, 20232 min read


Top Study Techniques that Work Best for Law Students
I am one thousand per cent guilty of being on TikTok for longer than I needed to whilst I had a few unwatched lectures in my back pocket...

Head Editor
Mar 17, 20239 min read


Top 3 Surprisingly Healthy Student Habits
I wanted to tell you that I'm so proud of everything you're juggling while studying and trying to do your best to see your friends and...

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Mar 1, 20235 min read


Al-Kateb v Godwin (2004) 219 CLR 562
Callinan J, Gleeson CJ, Gummow J, Hayne J, Heydon J, Kirby J, McHugh J The judicial power of the Commonwealth - Immigration detention -...

Head Editor
Feb 27, 20232 min read


Beating Burnout in the Legal Profession
Pointing out that law students are vulnerable and at risk of experiencing burnout would be almost as futile and obvious as suggesting...

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Feb 25, 20235 min read


Toonen v Australia (1994)
Facts: Have you heard of Rodney Croome and Nicholas Toonen? Croome and Toonen were an iconic Tasmanian gay couple who fought to challenge...

Head Editor
Feb 17, 20231 min read


Kioa v West (1985) 159 CLR 550
Brennan J, Deane J, Gibbs J, Mason J, Wilson J Administrative Law - Procedural fairness - Opportunity to respond - Ministerial powers -...

Head Editor
Feb 12, 20232 min read


March v Stramare (1991) 171 CLR 506
Deane, Gaudron, Mason C.J., McHugh JJ and Toohey Torts - Negligence - Duty of care - Scope - Reasonably foreseeable - 'But for' test...

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Jan 27, 20233 min read


Zanker v Vartzokas (1989) SASC 795
White J Criminal Law - Assault occasioning actual bodily harm - Assault Facts: On the 20th of October 1986, a young woman was seeking a...

Head Editor
Jan 20, 20232 min read
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