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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...

Survive Law
Apr 13, 20212 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...

Terry Ang
Apr 1, 20215 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...

Survive Law
Mar 28, 20212 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...

Raychel Plath
Mar 18, 20215 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...

Kubra Yazici
Mar 11, 20214 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...

Head Editor
Feb 23, 20212 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...

Terry Ang
Feb 11, 20217 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...

Raychel Plath
Feb 4, 20214 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...

Kubra Yazici
Jan 28, 20213 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...

Head Editor
Jan 14, 20212 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...

Survive Law
Dec 10, 20205 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

Head Editor
Dec 3, 20206 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...

Survive Law
Nov 26, 20204 min read


Is digital information personal property?
This article probes into the intricate relationship we have we with our information on the silicon grid.

Head Editor
Nov 3, 20206 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.

Kimberly Clark
Oct 23, 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...
Anjori Mitra
Oct 15, 20205 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

Head Editor
Oct 8, 20206 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,...

Kubra Yazici
Sep 24, 20203 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.

Survive Law
Sep 17, 20204 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.

Terry Ang
Sep 2, 20207 min read
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