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Making Contracts More Understandable: A New Frontier for Lawyers

For many lawyers, writing complex contracts that only the initiated can understand is a point of pride. But for the non-lawyers whose lives and finances are affected by these contracts, this can be a major problem. They may not be able to understand the contract and may not have the resources to hire a lawyer to interpret it for them. However, a new generation of legal thinkers and designers are challenging this status quo and working to make contracts more understandable and accessible to non-lawyers.

Boolean Guess Who? Using Gamification to Engage First Year Law Students with Advanced Legal Research Techniques

Law Curriculum, Law Research, Legal Education, Teaching Strategies / By CPLE

This post will explain how first semester educators and law librarians work together to teach legal research skills using classic games to increase engagement and understanding amongst law students.

Law Schools Should Teach More Transactional Lawyering

Business, Law Curriculum, Legal Education / By CPLE

Australian lawyers specialising in transactional work are, according to legal recruiters, the most in-demand by overseas head-hunters looking to fill global talent shortages. The pay both domestically and overseas is high and demand for graduate jobs in top-tier commercial firms is fierce. Law students should learn as much as they can about the different fields of practice before they make important career choices. Why don’t law schools teach more transactional lawyering?

Every Law School Should Have A Legal Research Clinic

Law Clinics, Law Curriculum, Law Research, Legal Education, Student Journey / By CPLE

At Bond University, there is a newly established Internet Law Research Clinic. The clinic is supervised by legal academics and enables law students to volunteer their time during their degree to gain practical insight and experience in the area of legal technology and internet law solutions. This blog post highlights the benefits and challenges around the use of legal research clinics in law school.

Dr Umair Ghori joins The Conversation with a warning: “Hey minister, leave that gas trigger alone!”

Business, Commentary, Economy, Investment, Politics / By CPLE

Check out Dr Umair Ghori’s latest article in The Conversation! With the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) warning consumers of huge price hikes ahead, further calls for the federal government to pull its so-called “gas trigger” seem inevitable. But, as Dr Ghori warns, that could be a BIG mistake!

Why This Law Teacher Undertook Mental Health First Aid Training

Lawyer Wellbeing, Wellness / By CPLE

I have always been an advocate for mental health, having struggled with my own mental health issues for the last three decades. I make no secret of the fact that I struggle with mental health daily, and I encourage those around me, especially my students, to reach out to me if they are struggling with their own mental health.

The Gender Pay Gap in Law

Lawyer Wellbeing, Women in Law / By CPLE

I have had and continue to have the privilege to work alongside many intelligent, experienced and hard-working women: as a legal practitioner, as an academic, and as an Executive Dean. And I have seen women who are much smarter than me, with more experience than me, and who work much harder than me somehow end up earning less money than me or holding less elevated positions in the corporate or institutional hierarchy.

From Stress to Mindfulness to Joy: Six Critical Steps

Student Journey, Wellness for Law Forum / By CPLE

Larry Krieger is a widely recognized expert on lawyer well-being. His most recent research on 6,200 lawyers identifies the specific factors that are required for attorney wellness and satisfaction. The New York Times report on this study was the most shared article in the Times for two days. In this video, Professor Krieger talks with the CPLE and Wellness Network For Law on six critical steps to finding joy in work and in life.

Using Videos to Teach Law: Panacea or Poison?

Teaching Strategies / By CPLE

Without reading case extracts, the detailed reasoning of the judges cannot be grasped. Without reading the textbook, the students are simply getting a “sugar hit” by watching the video and making short notes.

Introducing the Legal Research Hub

Law Research / By CPLE

The idea: a platform for academics and legal professionals to discuss topical legal issues and share their respective insights, and offering opportunities to showcase current legal research. The format: a peer-reviewed online publication, and a podcast series with legal experts. From these aspirations, the Legal Research Hub was born.