The ‘Best Practice: Family Law Tips by Registrars for Practitioners’ is a podcast series where judges and registrars from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia slip out from behind the bench to share practical insights observed from their unique view of family law across Australia

Discover how Oliver Morrisey advanced his legal career with a Master of Laws in Wills and Estates, building specialist expertise, growing his practice and achieving long term success.

Discover how Vicky used a double major in Business Law and Property Law to accelerate her legal career, build specialist expertise and deliver stronger outcomes for clients.

NSW is transitioning to a fully digital survey plan process, and while the reforms are primarily directed at surveyors, they carry significant downstream implications for lawyers, particularly in relation to documents that accompany plans such as section 88B instruments.

Remote wills can be a useful tool. Justice McMillan in the Victorian Supreme Court authority Re Curtis gave guidance on the requirements of the remote execution procedure under s8A of the Wills Act 1997 (Vic). Tasman Ash Fleming, barrister and nationally accredited mediator (AMDRAS) and adjunct lecturer at the College of Law, provides commentary on this significant case.

Two LLM graduates. Now lecturers on the program that shaped their careers. Hear their stories and find out where postgraduate study could take you.

Read how postgraduate study helped emerging family lawyer Cody McFarlane build practical expertise, confidence and professional judgement through a Master of Laws.

Explore the full legal learning pathway – from CPD to postgraduate study – and discover how the College of Law supports your career at every stage.

Reset your legal career in five practical steps. Learn how to refocus, pivot or regain direction with insights from College of Law career strategists.

Family law is in high demand, but the career path isn’t always clear. This article maps out your options – from CPD to postgraduate study and mediation – so you can see which step matches your stage and goals.