Surviving Law School: Advice for Law Students

By Nathan Wong | 17 November 2023

Most of us recall our first year as being one of confusion, fear of the unknown and an introduction to new experiences and expectations. By the time we get to our second and third year, we think to ourselves “well, this isn’t too bad, if only I knew all these things in first year” That’s why it’s good to get an idea of what to expect during your studies and how to prepare for a career in law after you graduate.

Mental Health Risks High for Law Students and Junior Lawyers

By Rachel Vella | 3 November 2023

Survive law school and you're set. Right? Wrong! Whether you’ve gotten into law school and studying a prestigious and competitive degree or just been admitted as a lawyer and started working in a law firm for the first time, the narrative for success is often painted as obtaining exemplary grades, participating in extra-curricular activities and securing a position as a graduate lawyer.

HECS debt hit with a 7.10% increase: What this means for Law Students and Graduate Lawyers

 By Natalie Haddad | 21 July 2023

Yes, you may be wondering “Aren’t HECS-HELP debts supposed to be interest-free?” The answer to that question is yes, but the debt is indexed each year to align with inflation which means that every year when the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will increase the amount you owe on your HECS-HELP in line with the rate of inflation.