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How is Leo Cussen Different from University?
The journey to becoming a practising lawyer is a long one filled with many hours of study and requires a great deal of dedication. Completing your law degree at university is only one part of the journey. Following your law degree, you need to complete your practical legal training (PLT) and be awarded your Graduate...
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Practical Legal Training (PLT) Australia - A comprehensive guide
About to finish your law degree and confused about what happens next? It can be a very stressful time jumping from the lecture theatre to the courtroom, which is why Australia mandates that all law graduates must complete Practical Legal Training before becoming a lawyer.
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An Ultimate Guide Of The Different Types Of Law In Australia
If you’re studying or considering studying law, you’re probably quite familiar already with some of the types of lawyers and the different legal fields in which they operate.
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R&R for law students over the weekend
No doubt you are working around the clock to complete your assignments, sit your exams and do the myriad of things that law students are required to do. But as we move into the weekend, why not take some time to step out of the fast lane and slow things down just a little. Take a deep breath and give yourself a...
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Support during PLT
Law is such a rewarding and exciting career path! The transition from law school to junior practice can throw a range of new challenges and one of the best things available during this time is peer support. In this article, we discuss why we value peer support and the benefits you can expect during PLT. At university, you might have a particular lecturer who is...
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Wise words from our ACT Senior Mentor: meet Craig Collins
There is something special about completing a GDLP with Leo Cussen in the nation’s capital, based at the Australian National University. A lawmaking hub, what better place to qualify as an Australian Lawyer – and to launch into career opportunities in government, private practice or community legal centres, both locally and across the nation. Our ACT Senior Lawyer and Mentor Craig Collins – a former litigation partner with Gadens Lawyers Melbourne – has trained...
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