he art of thinking like a lawyer.It's a form of swift reasoning, cool logic, effortless problem-solving skills and precision analysis that many non-lawyers wished they possessed in heated exchanges between partners, friends or colleagues. It's the kind of calculated mental weaponry that shields you from unhelpful, inflammatory emotions while actively disarming your opponent … [Read more...]
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Behind The Scenes: NSW Golden Gavel Battle 2018
ell, it's that time of year again.Each time the month of May rolls around so too does National Law Week with its diverse suite of delectable law-related activities. Most events centre on public legal education for non-lawyers, however, one special breakfast is reserved exclusively for the legal industry.It's a morning where lawyers can let their hair down, laugh at … [Read more...]
Why Insecure Men Engage In Sexual Harassment
earning to deal with people is a lifelong challenge.It doesn't matter your age, cultural background, educational level, degree of emotional intelligence, marital status or professional achievements; people can be hard to read, difficult to interact with and often impossible to be around.Aside from helping us to develop patience and a sound understanding of how to … [Read more...]
Explainer: Marriage Amendment Bill Finally Hits Parliament, What’s Next?
esterday a whopping 61.6% of Australians voted in favour of changing the Marriage Act 1961 (the Act) to allow same-sex couples to be legally married, with all states and territories recording a majority YES response.After Prime Minister Turnbull committed to legislate on the issue and make marriage equality a reality in Australia by Christmas, all eyes - both on a national … [Read more...]
Laws Of Conversation: How To Argue Like A Lawyer (Vol. 2)
ove them or hate them, learning to argue like a lawyer is still everyone's obsession.It's not just because lawyers can always identify the appropriate moment to combine mind-bending reasoning and logic with rapid-fire silver-tongued rhetoric in a way that consistently obliterates the opposition in an argument (although that's a big part of it).It's … [Read more...]
Behind The Scenes: National Golden Gavel War Zone 2017
t's the most wonderful time of the year!There is nothing so delightfully raw and primal as watching a group of Australia's best young lawyers tongue-lash each other at the National Golden Gavel competition.Hosted by comedian James Smith, the National Gavels, which took place on Friday 20 October 2017, is more than just a hardcore legal industry public … [Read more...]
Gazing Into The Future: What You Missed At The 2017 State Of The Profession Address
ne of the most anticipated events in the legal calendar is the NSW Young Lawyers State of the Profession Address. The evening is an opportunity for members to hear from the Patron of NSW Young Lawyers on issues considered to be important in the practice of law.This year, the 2017 State of the Profession Address was held at the Law Society of NSW on Thursday, 21 … [Read more...]
New Changes = No More Outgoing Passenger Cards When Travelling Overseas
e've all been there.Feeling wrecked and disorientated after staying up until 3am completing last minute packing before a major international trip that same morning. Arriving late to the airport, you're faced with filling out an outgoing passenger card including your name, flight number, intended destination and duration of your trip as an enormous queue snakes around black … [Read more...]
10 MORE Reasons Why A Law Degree Is A Life Skill, Not Just A Career
here are few degrees that equip you for life like a law degree. At its core, legal work focuses on untangling the inevitable complexities of life that often arise through everyday human interactions. But legal training doesn't commit you to a narrow career pathway - just because you study law does not mean that you are fated to be a lawyer. It's a degree that opens up … [Read more...]
Kimberley Ohayon, Owner Of Canberra’s First Pop-Up Wine Bar, The Pop Inn, Reveals How She Gets Paid To Drink Some Of Australia’s Best Wines
Kimberley Ohayon, owner of Canberra's first pop-up wine bar, The Pop Inn, reveals how she gets paid to drink some of Australia's best winesSarah LynchJune 2017In the June issue of BucketOrange Magazine, we catch up with Kimberley Ohayon, wine aficionado and owner of Canberra's first pop-up wine bar, The Pop Inn. Launched earlier this year, The Pop Inn is the culmination of … [Read more...]
Behind The Scenes: NSW Golden Gavel Clash 2017
ou might think that the concept of lawyers being funny is a bit of an oxymoron.But this year's NSW Young Lawyers Golden Gavel competition, referred to by the Hon. Justice Margaret Beazley AO, as the "Eurovision of the legal profession" absolutely de-liv-ered.The Golden Gavels is a highly anticipated industry event hosted annually by law societies around the country. … [Read more...]
Law Day Just Dropped In The U.S. But Australia Goes One Better With Law Week!
ound the trumpet and bang the drums, because National Law Week is here again from 15-21 May 2017.Law Week is an opportunity for the legal industry to celebrate and promote a better understanding of the law and legal processes to the general public. But it's not a unique activity, as similar celebrations centred on the promotion of the rule of law also take place … [Read more...]
Thomas Eckardt From Young Lawyer Advisory Shows Us There’s More Than One Way To Be Successful
Thomas Eckardt From Young Lawyer Advisory Shows Us There’s More Than One Way To Be Successful Sarah Lynch13 April 2017In the April issue of BucketOrange Magazine, we catch up with Thomas Eckardt, Managing Director of Sydney-based legal, finance and IT recruitment agency, Eckardt Guanlao Consulting, and its recently-launched limb, Young Lawyer Advisory. We talk career tips … [Read more...]
Actually, It’s International Be Kind To Lawyers Day!
"Say no more [mon amour], lips are for kissing, baby, je t'adore ... UMWAH!"Three days ago, April 8, marked a day that will live on in the hearts and minds of Empire Records fanatics the world over.A day in 1995 where kids rocked out to AC/DC at work:When everybody said the first thing that came into their head:A time when it was still okay to tell … [Read more...]
Future Of Law: New Report From NSW Law Society Leading The Charge For Change
On Tuesday night, the Law Society of New South Wales officially launched what is being described as Australia's most comprehensive report to help lawyers better understand and tackle future challenges and opportunities facing the profession.The Future Committee was established by the Law Society of NSW 2016 and its Future of Innovation in the Profession (FLIP) report is the … [Read more...]
Think Like A Lawyer: Proven Ways To Supercharge Your Career This Year
"If there are no ups and downs in your life, it means that you are dead" - Author unknown.hese days, there is a tremendous amount of pressure (most of it self-inflicted) on young Australians, particularly recent graduates, to have your life and career working in perfect synchronicity.Most of us set some pretty ambitious work/life resolutions for the year ahead. … [Read more...]
Trusting Your Instincts When Making Career-Changing Decisions
n a subconscious level, we know that we should learn to block out extraneous influences and trust our gut more with decisions.From everyday predicaments like whether you should go to the gym or go out for dinner with your friends; forego precious sleep and watch just one more episode of Mindhunter; to bigger life decisions like whether you are on track with your career or … [Read more...]
Shaun Miller Reveals How Following His Creative Passions Unexpectedly Led To A Dream Career
Shaun Miller Reveals How Following His Creative Passions Unexpectedly Led To A Dream CareerSarah Lynch6 February 2017In the February issue of BucketOrange Magazine, we catch up with Shaun Miller – Melbourne-based veteran entertainment lawyer and film aficionado to talk about running a solo practice, his best law hacks for musicians and how he accidentally fell into a dream … [Read more...]
Twice The Law In Half The Time: Demetrio Zema Talks Passion, Entrepreneurship And Shattering Stereotypes
Twice the law in half the time: Demetrio Zema talks passion, entrepreneurship and shattering stereotypes. Sarah LynchNovember 2016In the November issue of BucketOrange Magazine, we catch up with Demetrio Zema – serial entrepreneur, lawyer and founder of the ‘new-gen’ law firm, Law Squared. Having founded and co-founded six businesses, worked with corporates, SMEs, entrepreneurs … [Read more...]
Career Lawgic: How To Quit Your Job + Template Resignation Letter
Knowing the right time to leave a job is one of the most difficult decisions anyone can make. Weighing the relative costs of leaving a familiar position with the benefits of trying a new career can be a daunting exercise.How do you know if you are doing the right thing? What if your new role is a disaster? What if there is no scope for career development? What if you can't … [Read more...]
