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Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9607 9311

Address: Level 13, 140 William Street, 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.liv.asn.au

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25.01.2022 Our new article in this month’s Law Institute of Victoria's journal is out now. In this edition, Education Manager, Julianna Marshall writes about the risks an...d benefits, including ethical implications, for the judges using social media. Read the article here https://bit.ly/3bUFUky #auslaw #socialmedia #socialnetworking #courts #judges LIV

24.01.2022 This month marks mental health awareness month in Victoria. The Young Lawyers section of the Law Institute of Victoria is proud to support A Reasonable Standard: Wellbeing for Law Students - an initiative by law students for law students. Join us this Thursday between 6pm-7.30pm as we listen to a panel discussing the importance of embedding mental health policy within HR and internal governance structures. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g6D8GtV

24.01.2022 Every wanted to know what it's like to be a Young Lawyers member? Why join? Find out this Thursday evening, as the Young Lawyers section of the Law Institute of Victoria delivers a casual discussion to answer all your questions. You will hear from internal staff, lawyers and current members including students about all the benefits of being an LIV member. *no registration necessary. DETAILS: WHEN: Thursday 8 October TIME: 6.00pm-7.30pm (AEDT)... LINK: Join Zoom Meeting https://lnkd.in/gD-cvRw Meeting ID: 826 8241 5414 Passcode: 299516

23.01.2022 If you haven't already, make sure to grab your ticket for tonight's Law Reform in Action Part 2 - Submissions Workshop here: https://bit.ly/34xNrF7. The submissions workshop event will provide young lawyers with the skills to create an effective legal submission. The event will focus on both legal research and drafting as well as communicating in a manner that is accessible to the community more broadly.

23.01.2022 A career in the law doesn't always mean working in the CBD. Join us tomorrow night as we delve into the career options for those looking beyond Melbourne's CBD. Find out more and secure your spot for this free and exclusive (for members)event here: https://bit.ly/3dMfBgC.

22.01.2022 From LIV Young Lawyers President Alice Cooney - As the global pandemic has hindered the ability of our new Victorian colleagues to enjoy the much-revered court ceremony for admission, the Young Lawyers of the Law Institute of Victoria have prepared a forum to obtain messages of support. It is our intent to celebrate the achievement of the new lawyers of 2020 virtually, and acknowledge the reality that their most profound experiences in the law are yet to come! ... We have posed two simple questions, which we ask all admitted members of the Profession to respond to by clicking this link: https://lnkd.in/gRqQgfY 1) What did admission to the profession mean to you? 2) What do you hope admission means for those admitted to the profession in 2020? Please share this initiative with your learned friends using #2020visionforadmission and help us to celebrate our young lawyers!

22.01.2022 The LIV Sports Law Committee is pleased to present Sport Australia acting CEO Rob Dalton and Olympian, lawyer and board governance expert Margot Foster AM who will be speaking on the updated Sport Governance Principles, which link to education, support and resources to help transition from theory into practice. The seminar on Tuesday 29 September 1-2pm will be moderated by LIV Sports Law Committee Council Liaison Molina Asthana. Attendees will have the opportunity for Q&A at the end. To register please email [email protected]. To join the mailing list to keep up-to-date with future events or positions on the Sports Law Committee, send an expression of interest to [email protected].

21.01.2022 Amanda Di Placido and Matthew Daly share information about our upcoming event 'How to Prioritise your own Financial Wellbeing' which will be webcast live on Thursday 30 July between 6-7:30pm. You can find out more about the event and register here : https://bit.ly/3f2gqCF.

21.01.2022 The Honourable Justice Kidd reminds Young Lawyers that it is entirely natural for people to follow multiple pathways in the law before finding their niche and making their mark! We are so grateful to all the practitioners who have taken the time to acknowledge this group of lawyers. We encourage you to come and hear from them and the Honourable Chief Justice Ferguson who will make address on Friday 11 December, as part of the Law Institute of Victoria’s ‘2020 Vision for Admi...ssion’ celebration. To register your attendance, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/2UAX5k0. County Court of Victoria #auslaw #2020Vision #LIVEvents

21.01.2022 Lawyers Weekly Barrister of the Year Professor Felicity Gerry QC has been admitted to practice in multiple jurisdictions across the world, and yet she reminds young lawyers that admission marks only the beginning of the opportunity - to develop the law in a way that progresses the approach of the law to society as a whole. We are so grateful to all the practitioners who have taken the time to acknowledge this group of lawyers. We encourage you to come and hear from them and ...the Honourable Chief Justice Ferguson who will make address on Friday 11 December, as part of the Law Institute of Victoria’s ‘2020 Vision for Admission’ celebration. To register your attendance, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/2UAX5k0. #auslaw #2020Vision #LIVEvents

20.01.2022 The LIV has released a new set of FAQs regarding childcare during #stage4lockdown: https://bit.ly/33JWHFx. #auslaw #COVID19Aus #CovidVic

20.01.2022 Jacob McCahon and Josh Andrews, co-chairs of the LIV Young Lawyers Law Reform Committee, were featured in this month's LIJ. Their article focused on how modern award would help young lawyers avoid poor renumeration and exploitation when vying for limited employment opportunities. You can read their piece here : https://bit.ly/2ZK7ZqY. #auslaw

19.01.2022 What should young lawyers consider as Australia falls into recession? Nigel Preston and Rose Inglis have put together some tips for young lawyers on how to spot a recession and what you can do to survive it. https://www.liv.asn.au//Young-Lawyers--Surviving-an-econom

19.01.2022 Did you know that the LIV has a new LinkedIn group for LIV Young Lawyers members? You can request to join here : https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13912190/. If you're not an LIV member, sign up now to get access: https://lnkd.in/gWETgZY

19.01.2022 Voting is now open for 2020 LIVCouncil Elections. Be sure to cast your vote before Wednesday, 11 November : https://bit.ly/37Eh7Sn #LIV #Vote

18.01.2022 'Many of us find it hard to promote ourselves. We may be technically accomplished in our area of law and confident when advocating for our clients, but when it comes to promoting our own interests we can feel overwhelmed, inexperienced and uncomfortable.' Have you read LIV YL Executive Committe member, Laura Brennan's, new piece in the LIJ? She has some fantastic tips on how young lawyers can use social media to build their personal brand in an authentic and valuable way. ... Read the full piece here: https://bit.ly/3grQNww #auslaw

17.01.2022 Ever wanted to be a criminal lawyer but didn't know where to start? Or wondered what it's like to be a family lawyer? What about working in government? Come and talk to specialists about what it's really like to work in their chosen field and work out whether it's the right career path for you : https://bit.ly/2RPSZDn #auslaw

17.01.2022 'The 2007 Beaton Consulting and Beyond Blue National Depression Initiative revealed that lawyers and law students have alarming rates of mental illness and symptoms. When compared to other professions, lawyers experienced the highest incidence of depressive symptoms.' In our latest YL blog, Gianna Fermo discusses mental health and 'The Reasonable Standard', a website of dedicated to helping law students better manage their mental health and studies - https://bit.ly/2E8Cgrz.

17.01.2022 Make sure to register for our upcoming Seasonal Clerkship Workshop on the 24 June. The workshop will cover questions like ‘what is a clerkship and do I need to apply?’ Plus, you will get a chance to hear from a select group of law graduates who hustled hard through the clerkship process to successfully land their graduate roles. Find out more and register here : https://bit.ly/30AJFZp #auslaw #LIVEvents

16.01.2022 Although registration has closed for 'A Reasonable Standard: Wellbeing for Law Students', you can still join in on tonight's session via the Zoom details below - Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88231181558... Meeting ID: 882 3118 1558 Passcode: 476273

16.01.2022 We are honoured that the Hon Michael Donald Kirby AC CMG has recorded a message reflecting on his admission into the profession. Hon Michael Donald Kirby AC CMG will be appearing on Friday, 11 December to celebrate those admitted to practice in 2020. To find out more about LIV Vision for Admission 2020 and to register, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/2UAX5k0. ... #auslaw #2020Vision #LIVEvents

15.01.2022 Earlier this month, Demetrio Zema caught up with the LIV to share his thoughts and insights on forging your own path as a young lawyer. Being constantly active... is very important. We seek active lawyers at Law Squared. Law school teaches you to be passive, to move systematically through the ranks, but I think it’s dangerous to believe that passivity and time will necessarily yield results. Had I taken that approach, I wouldn’t be where I am today." You can read the full article here: https://hubs.li/H0zXZP50

15.01.2022 Need a bit of help with managing your time? Register for our upcoming YL Bootcamp session Study Management on Wednesday, 17 February. Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3pOVFQV.

13.01.2022 Diverse Women in Law is undertaking research on the experiences of law students identifying as Diverse Women during COVID-19 restrictions. They are hoping to gather over 500 responses to the survey before 30 June 2020. If you have a chance, find out more and complete their survey in the link below.

13.01.2022 Join us on Thursday, 13 August, for our Transforming the Law - Trans Experiences in Law workshop. The workshop will provide young lawyers with insight into the lives and experiences of Transgender and Gender Diverse lawyers and students. This workshop aims to discuss the challenges faced by Trans and Gender Diverse lawyers when interacting with the law, and some of the ways they have adapted and overcome these challenges. https://bit.ly/3af164T

13.01.2022 Senior members of the legal profession and judiciary have come together to wrap their digital arms around new lawyers admitted to practice in this COVID-19 pandemic year: https://bit.ly/2J5lZ97. #auslaw #YL #LIV #younglawyers #LIVEvents

13.01.2022 Victoria Law Foundation invites you to celebrate the start of the legal year at the 18th annual Legal Laneway Breakfast on Wednesday 3 February 8 - 8:45am with guest speaker Attorney-General of Victoria, the Hon. Jaclyn Symes. The annual Laneway Breakfast is supported by LIV Young Lawyers. Find out more and register here: https://bit.ly/3pxjNr9. ... #auslaw

12.01.2022 It's your last chance to register for this (exclusive and free for members) event. With topics ranging from ‘what is a clerkship and do I need to apply?’ to 'how can I utilise LinkedIn to showcase my personal brand and differentiate myself from the competition' this is a must attend event for young lawyers who are preparing to graduate.

12.01.2022 Today the Legal and Social Issues Committee's Inquiry into Homelessness will hear from a range of organisations, including legal, housing and domestic violence ...policy groups. The impact of COVID-19 on women facing domestic violence and are at risk of homelessness places a particular obligation on us to find solutions to their needs. We'll hear from Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute - AHURI, Infrastructure Victoria, COTA Victoria, Housing for the Aged Action Group, Law Institute of Victoria (LIV), Castan Centre for Human Rights Law, Domestic Violence Victoria, Women's Property Initiatives & Uniting Vic.Tas. Tune in to the broadcast here from 10am: https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/video-a/live-broadcasting

11.01.2022 Are you a first year uni student considering a career in law? Our Young Lawyers Bootcamp is a great place to hear more about and explore the practical aspects of law school. Find out more and register on our website here: https://bit.ly/3ajMamh. ... #auslaw #LIVEvents

11.01.2022 The LIV released a message to members last night regarding stage 4 restrictions : https://bit.ly/2XRyQAn #auslaw #COVID19

11.01.2022 Great session this morning with the Hon. Jill Hennessy MP.

11.01.2022 The LIV is proud to be hosting a a series of FREE online workshops for students attending law school for the first time and for those of you in your earlier years of a law degree (JD or LLB). The workshops, and future programs, focus on preparing law students for your formative years at Law School while also providing support through mentoring, networking and the promotion of mental health and wellbeing. To find out more and register, please visit our website: https://bit.ly.../35X7e0D #auslaw #LIVYL

11.01.2022 'From March, firms have been required to reconcile graduate pay with hours, which can be crushing for staff but highly profitable for firms in boom times such as the Hayne royal commission. The proposed award changes would have enabled firms to spread the hours of graduates if they agreed from 6am-11pm until June 30, taking the bite out of the new rules temporarily.'

10.01.2022 Thank you to Legalsuper for sponsoring our upcoming Government Lawyer's Conference. We have a fantastic lineup of speakers, including keynote speakers Attorney General The Honourable Jill Hennessy and Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) Public Access Deputy Commissioner Joanne Kummrow. Find out more about the event and how to register here : https://bit.ly/3e7E29a ... #auslaw #LIVEvents

10.01.2022 The LIV is excited to announce our upcoming Mentoring Week : https://bit.ly/3milRCl. LIV Young Lawyers is hosting a series of evening workshops designed to provide support, connection and mentoring to law students, recent graduates and young professionals. Give your budding career a competitive edge by obtaining practical information and advice direct from peers and senior members of the profession. Register today for: ... Making the Most of Technology in the Law: https://bit.ly/3c6tuag Getting Ahead in the New World: https://bit.ly/3hxy9CW Meet the Experts: https://bit.ly/35DkEPY Pathways to Admission: There is more than one way to kick-start your career: https://bit.ly/2FxD4a2

10.01.2022 The International Bar Association is conducting a survey for young lawyers that aims to identify, open discussion and promote issues involving young lawyers across the global legal profession. If you are able to participate in the survey, it would be greatly appreciated.

09.01.2022 It's time to launch the LIV Legal Careers Festival! Find out more here : https://bit.ly/3dtLwlE

09.01.2022 Julian P McMahon AC SC reminds newly admitted lawyers to seek out mentors they respect, honour their client’s confidentially and give back to the legal community as leaders and problem solvers. We are so grateful to all the practitioners who have taken the time to acknowledge this group of lawyers. We encourage you to come and hear from them and the Honourable Chief Justice Ferguson on Friday 11 December, as part of the Law Institute of Victoria’s ‘2020 Vision for Admission’... celebration. To register your attendance, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/2UAX5k0. #auslaw #2020Vision #LIVEvents

09.01.2022 It's that time of the year again. Good luck to those of you preparing for exams!

08.01.2022 Kerri Judd QC reflects on her admission at a time when the significance of a lawyer’s ethical obligations were impressed upon her and encourages Young Lawyers to build their reputation with integrity. We are so grateful to all the practitioners who have taken the time to acknowledge this group of lawyers. We encourage you to come and hear from them and the Honourable Chief Justice Ferguson on Friday 11 December, as part of the Law Institute of Victoria’s ‘2020 Vision for Ad...mission’ celebration. To register your attendance, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/2UAX5k0. #auslaw #2020Vision #LIVEvents

08.01.2022 Trailblazer, Melia Benn, is one of very few Indigenous barristers in Australia. She reveals her journey from a disadvantaged childhood, to the bar. - SBS Australia

08.01.2022 The Asian Australian Lawyers Association will be hosting a special event for students this Wednewsday, 10 June. Find out more and register here : https://bit.ly/3cLsk2H #auslaw

08.01.2022 Missed out on legal trivia last week? Don't fret! We still have spaces for Thursday night's Questions of Law Trivia. (Members play free!) The LIV is excited to partner with The Chaser’s Julian Morrow, to present (remotely) an entertaining and informative way for legal practitioners to come together during the COVID-19 pandemic! Questions of Law Trivia is a law-themed trivia quiz which can be played by any lawyer with access to the internet, as an individual or in teams, all accompanied by a live DJ. https://www.liv.asn.au//Questions-of-Law-Trivia--Regional

08.01.2022 This morning, the Victorian Government introduced a Bill to outlaw LGBTQ+ conversion practices. These harmful and damaging practices that attempt to change or s...uppress a person’s gender identity or sexual orientation will be prohibited by the Bill. This Bill sends a powerful message that LGBTQ+ people are whole and valid just as they are, and establishes powerful mechanisms to deal with incredibly harmful practices that LGBTQ+ people endure across Victoria. We hope that the Bill will have broad support in the Victorian Parliament and we see the passage of this world-leading legislation. While no law can fix a complex social problem on its own, this Bill is a great step towards ending the incredible harm caused by attempted LGBTQ+ conversion practices. The Bill has been introduced after comprehensive consultation, and is being welcomed by survivor groups. Full media release here: https://equalityaustralia.org.au/world-leading-lgbtq-conve/

08.01.2022 Don't forget to register for Monday's 'Making the Most of Technology in the Law' as part of Mentoring Week : https://bit.ly/2RF6s0J. Whilst we all grapple with Zoom while we work from home, it's important to remember the law was already going through an innovation and technological revolution. Hear from experts on everything you can do now to take advantage of the rapid developments in legal technology, and what the future looks like.

07.01.2022 Learn how to stand out in a crowd and how to create your own personal brand during tomorrow's LIV Mentoring Week session 'Getting ahead in the new world' : https://bit.ly/2ZW5GRw #auslaw

07.01.2022 Please note that the LIV offices will be closed from 5pm 22 December, with services resuming at 9am 11 January 2021. Find out more: https://www.liv.asn.au/holidays. Our EAP, Converge, will still be available to access over the holiday period. Converge provides a 24/7 confidential, personal coaching and counselling service that provides support for a variety of short-term, personal or work issues. This service is available to all LIV members.

07.01.2022 Rose Inglis, LIV Young Lawyers Manager, shares a quick summary of changes made to the 2020 LIV Seasonal Clerkship & Traineeship Guidelines this month. Find a full list of key dates and relevant documents here : https://bit.ly/3dvcgT9 #auslaw

07.01.2022 Nyadol Nyuon advises young lawyers that their most profound choices and experiences in law are yet to come, as part of her recognition of the challenges faced by all of us in 2020. We are so grateful to all the practitioners who have taken the time to acknowledge this group of lawyers. We encourage you to come and hear from them and the Honourable Chief Justice Ferguson on Friday 11 December, as part of the Law Institute of Victoria’s ‘2020 Vision for Admission’ celebration. To register your attendance, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/2UAX5k0.

07.01.2022 2021 LIV President-Elect Tania Wolff reminds young lawyers that participation in the Law Institute of Victoria’s various sections and committees affords you an opportunity to make a wonderful contribution and fantastic friends. We are so grateful to all the practitioners who have taken the time to acknowledge this group of lawyers. We encourage you to come and hear from them and the Honourable Chief Justice Ferguson who will make address on Friday 11 December, as part of the... Law Institute of Victoria’s ‘2020 Vision for Admission’ celebration. To register your attendance, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/2UAX5k0. #auslaw #2020Vision #LIVEvents

06.01.2022 The Legal Forecast invites you to join them for the next on Speaker seminar, featuring VLSB&C Manager, Innovation & Consumer Engagement Jennie Pakula - What 15,000 complaints taught me about innovation in legal Services. Jennie will share her insights from over 25 years in legal regulation, dealing with lawyers and clients and her purpose today is to help lawyers understand their consumers better, and to encourage the thoughtful design of legal services. Subscribe to the series to get the link: https://bit.ly/3gu8MCE.

06.01.2022 'It is said that those who come to equity must come with clean hands. But what of those who come to the law with empty pockets?'

05.01.2022 With the increasing use and prevalence of social media, employers are taking steps to preserve and protect their reputation through control and monitoring of employees’ private activities online. Read more from the LIJ here : https://bit.ly/3c9gFho

05.01.2022 Life After Law School is a podcast that helps you use your law degree to embark on your dream career In today’s new episode you’ll meet Rose Inglis from LIV... Young Lawyers who'll discuss: How #COVID19 presents new opportunities in the legal industry How the LIV supports law students' career development Lessons from Rose’s own alternative career path. Listen here pod.link/1491093247 =================== Monash Law has also got a bunch of exciting career-related initiatives coming up, so keep an eye out for these: Virtual Careers Fair Soft Skills Workshop Career Workshop: Why you should start planning for your career early. We'll be in touch soon with more information.

05.01.2022 Join the LIV or renew your membership, which is currently $99 for the upcoming financial year, before EOFY. Note : Student membership is free Find out more about LIV membership and how to join here : https://bit.ly/3eL47v6 #auslaw

04.01.2022 Are you aware of what employers expect from new staff? In this exclusive and free event for members, panelists will discuss tips on topics such as how to nail your cover letter and CV, and the difference between a good job application and an exceptional one. The session will also cover strategies for writing high-quality cover letters, and practical suggestions of how to structure your CV to enable you to stand out from the crowd.

04.01.2022 Technology isn't purrfect all the time.

04.01.2022 With the LIV Legal Careers Festival well under way, we have a range of events for you to choose from. The best part? They're all free for LIV members! Note: LIV student membership is free and only $99 for all others. Find out more in the links below. Find out more about the events here : https://bit.ly/31s7q6G. ... Find out more about membership here : https://bit.ly/38ap3ck.

03.01.2022 Today we recognise a pioneering woman in law. On this day in 1905, Grata Flos Matilda Greig became the first woman to be admitted to the Bar in Victoria and the... first to enter the legal profession in Australia. She graduated from Melbourne Law School in 1903. In April that year, through her efforts and those of her lecturer and friends, the Victorian Parliament passed what was dubbed the 'Flos Greig Enabling Bill', to remove some anomalies in the law relating to women, thus permitting her (and subsequent women) to be admitted to legal practice. Photo: courtesy of University of Melbourne Archives See more

03.01.2022 Did anyone else catch a familiar face on last night's ABC Australia's 7:30 Report? Clue : She's your LIV Young Lawyers Vice President Yay Jade Hopper!!!

03.01.2022 The LIV is excited to partner with The Chaser’s Julian Morrow, to present (remotely) an entertaining and informative way for legal practitioners to come together during the COVID-19 pandemic! Questions of Law Trivia is a law-themed trivia quiz which can be played by any lawyer with access to the internet, as an individual or in teams, all accompanied by a live DJ. Find out more and register here : https://bit.ly/3fwnwzZ #auslaw #LIVEvents

02.01.2022 Join us tomorrow for ‘Pathways to Admission: There is more than one way to kick-start your career’. This panel discussion is an opportunity for law students to hear from lawyers who have embarked on an unconventional legal career path and are thriving. This session will provide you with new ideas and avenues available to you, no matter which stage of your legal studies. Speakers will include lawyers from government, not-for-profit and community law sectors who will discuss ...their unique career paths and how they are making a difference in their chosen field. This panel will certainly provide inspiration to anyone considering a career outside commercial law. You will have a chance to ask questions to all panellists. Find out more and register here : https://bit.ly/32TS4Ik. #auslaw #LIVEvents #mentoring

01.01.2022 'I remember feeling embarrassed and anxious and when my matter was finally called before the court, I was berated and belittled by the judge for my lack of knowledge and awkwardness, in earshot of other members of the legal profession who were laughing at my inexperience and humiliation.' Co-founder and CEO of Legally Yours Pty Ltd, Karen Finch, joins the LIV Young Lawyers manager Brad Woolstencroft and LIV Young Lawyers Community Issues co-chairs Tessa Micucci and Amanda Di Placido to discuss the motivations behind her latest YL blog.

01.01.2022 We still have places left for tonight's Questions of Law trivia session. You can directly join the session at 5pm here - https://bit.ly/3hBmT9X. Remember that the event is free for LIV members! #auslaw