The College of Law celebrates 50 years of service to the legal industry. Since it opened its doors in 1974, the College has empowered over 100,000 professionals to achieve their career aspirations in the law. We take a look at the College’s many legal education milestones and hear from long-standing CEO Neville Carter and Chairman Joseph Catanzariti AM.

After completing his Practical Legal Training (PLT) at the College of Law in 2021, Michael joined the AMP Financial Services Legal Team – where he still is today. Drawing on his diverse experiences, Michael has carved a niche for himself in the in-house corporate world, where his holistic approach and passion for ESG are making real, meaningful impact. Read on to hear his story.

We caught up with Fiona Wong, Partner at Gilton Valeo Lawyers and winner of Lawyers Weekly Migration Partner of the Year 2023 and Lexology Client Choice Award Winner 2024, to learn how she recharges over the break and sets herself and her firm up for success in the new year.

The College caught up with award-winning lawyer Marianne Marchesi, founder and managing principal of Legalite, for her reflections on the year that’s been. In this interview she shares insights from her personal and professional journey in 2024, highlighting the lessons she learned and the achievements that shaped her year. Have you ever considered the importance of an abundance mindset?

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Tasman Ash Fleming, a barrister and accredited mediator (NMAS), highlights the importance of considering what is the purpose of the order sought. This article looks at the recent decision in Re Estate of Hagendorfer (Injunction) [2024] VSC 482 (‘Hagendorfer’) and addresses potential risks and provides guidance for practitioners to mitigate these risks.