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Sarah is a writer, lawyer and founder & Editor-in-Chief of BucketOrange Magazine. Based in Sydney, Australia she enjoys wordplay, witticisms and spending time in obliging trees in Botswana. You can connect with her on LinkedIn.

#COVID-19Challenge: Australia Could Be The First Country To Beat This

April 3, 2020 by Sarah Lynch Leave a Comment

#COVID-19Challenge: Australia Could Be The First Country To Beat This

The Prime Minister has announced that Australia has entered single-digit levels of COVID-19 infection growth and that the country can now move into a "new phase" of virus suppression."Had the virus kept growing at the same rate it was 12 days ago, we would now have more than 10,500 cases in this country," he said.As of last Friday afternoon, Australia recorded 5315 … [Read more...]

6 Things To Do Before You *Potentially* Die Of Coronavirus

March 20, 2020 by Sarah Lynch Leave a Comment

6 Things To Do Before You *Potentially* Die Of Coronavirus

Right. Well. Here we are.World events over the last few months have left most of us feeling like a pancake that's unceremoniously been flung across the room.Since the coronavirus outbreak in November last year, our collective situation has not been well-situated (and by that, I mean that things have deteriorated fast). It's been a cataclysmic chain reaction that has … [Read more...]

What Is The Penalty For Refusing Self-Quarantine?

March 17, 2020 by Sarah Lynch Leave a Comment

What Is The Penalty For Refusing Self-Quarantine?

Update: The Governor-General has today declared a human biosecurity emergency. The Health Minister may now exercise special emergency powers under the Biosecurity Act 2015 to prevent and control the emergence, establishment or spread of coronavirus. The declaration must only be used for 3 months, with a possibility of extension for 3 months. Under the special powers, the Health … [Read more...]

How To Think Like A Lawyer (Even When You Don’t Have A Law Degree)

May 31, 2018 by Sarah Lynch Leave a Comment

How To Think Like A Lawyer (Even When You Don’t Have A Law Degree)

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...]

Behind The Scenes: NSW Golden Gavel Battle 2018

May 21, 2018 by Sarah Lynch Leave a Comment

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

January 31, 2018 by Sarah Lynch Leave a Comment

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?

November 16, 2017 by Sarah Lynch Leave a Comment

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)

November 4, 2017 by Sarah Lynch Leave a Comment

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

October 24, 2017 by Sarah Lynch Leave a Comment

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

September 29, 2017 by Sarah Lynch Leave a Comment

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

June 29, 2017 by Sarah Lynch Leave a Comment

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

June 14, 2017 by Sarah Lynch Leave a Comment

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

June 7, 2017 by Sarah Lynch Leave a Comment

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

May 21, 2017 by Sarah Lynch Leave a Comment

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!

May 2, 2017 by Sarah Lynch Leave a Comment

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 

April 13, 2017 by Sarah Lynch Leave a Comment

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!

April 11, 2017 by Sarah Lynch Leave a Comment

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

March 30, 2017 by Sarah Lynch Leave a Comment

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

February 28, 2017 by Sarah Lynch Leave a Comment

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

February 8, 2017 by Sarah Lynch Leave a Comment

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...]

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