- Outside the law, Suburban cowboy
You may recall that last column I pointed out our brains are out to get us... I come forth now with more proof.
, Shane Budden
Outside the law
- Outside the law
Here are five books I think every lawyer should read – not that everyone should, because that list is too broad, and incidentally would start with The Lord of the Rings...
, Shane Budden
- Outside the law
John Kruger and Trent Wakerley were faced with an emotional dilemma after a former client had passed and the client's children could not attend the funeral.
, Erin MacKinnon
- Outside the law
Health complexities riddle the lives of quadriplegics everywhere. That is why Carol and members of the QLS Diverse Abilities Network are sipping for SIP Week 2020, raising funds towards the Spinal Injury Project.
, Erin MacKinnon
- Lawyers of Queensland, Outside the law
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are disproportionately and systemically oppressed by the justice system. I wanted to utilise the privileges I have in accessing tertiary education to gain qualifications in an area where I can become an advocate for, and empower, my people.
, Sheetal Deo
- Outside the law, Suburban cowboy
The human is so impressive that we often only appreciate it when it becomes apparent that it has been disengaged... especially if someone uses the phrase "make America great again."
, Shane Budden
- Behind the Beverage, Outside the law
What’s a weird fact people wouldn’t know about me? Well … I have a mild allergy to toothpaste and until I developed a tolerance … I used bicarb and salt! How’s that for an opener?!
, Lexi Kehl
- In memoriam
The Queensland legal community has lost a highly regarded and valued member with the passing of barrister Stephen Fynes-Clinton.
- Outside the law
I believe there is a lot to be said about taking your time following graduation to not just reflect on what you just achieved, but also to avoid burnout and set some goals and take time for yourself.
, Sheetal Deo
- Behind the Beverage, Outside the law
In the second last year of my law degree, I fell pregnant with my son. I remember looking at the positive pregnancy test and saying to myself - "Okay Sarah. Just do it. You've got this."
, Lexi Kehl
- Suburban cowboy
I don’t want to brag here, but just recently none other than Keanu Reeves offered to connect with me on LinkedIn.
, Shane Budden
- Barefoot & professional
Because I'm a people person, duh.
, Sarah-Elke Kraal
- Behind the Beverage, Outside the law
When I passed my Bar exams in England in 1995, I swore blind I would never sit another law exam again. Except when my wife and I came to Australia in 2012, I had to complete another 9 academic units to be admitted as a lawyer over here.
, Lexi Kehl
- Outside the law
Don’t sit idly by to wait for that change to happen and for other people to do that kind of work; be involved, and contribute to the dialogue, and help facilitate the passage of change – even in the simplest of ways.
, Sheetal Deo
- Outside the law
I can assure you that it is possible to retire gracefully, revelling in the time available to enjoy your favourite interests.
, Di Fingleton
- The Court Whisperer
The misadventures of those before the court are often stranger than fiction.
- Behind the Beverage, Outside the law
Do I get nervous? Every. Single. Time. You hear of footballers having pre-game rituals, every time I got to court, I practice in my car and pretend the windscreen is the judge. If I don’t, I’m convinced I’ll stuff up and pronounce my own name wrong or call the judge ‘Mum!’
, Lexi Kehl
- Outside the law, The Court Whisperer
A misunderstanding over the offer of a table “outside” has almost landed a man in jail – after construing the interaction as an invitation for a fight.
- Outside the law, Suburban cowboy
Since the start of all this madness, weird things have been happening to grocery items – toilet paper trading higher than oil on the stock market, anti-bacterial wipes being hoarded like bullion – but the weirdest thing to me has been the disappearance of Oat Brits.
, Shane Budden
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