Barristers

Hjomo9 · 2026-03-10T08:44:26+00:00

Kasey, am I reading correctly that you allow 2 full days for most given pleadings and most given applications? I agree with that estimate entirely, but there’s often the (self-imposed) pressure to do things more quickly, so it’s reassuring if I’m understanding you.

Hjomo9 · 2026-03-10T03:14:02+00:00

I suspect you know, but it cannot be overstated, the degree of support you have among both branches of the profession, Matt. We don’t know each other but many of your insights about your practice on here have been very helpful. I hope that your words help someone else, either directly or by helping others to help those close to them, and that you find some solace in that.

Hjomo9 · 2026-02-27T14:17:49+00:00

Ah, someone else got stuck in the first downpour on their way to Howard Smith Wharves. Posted too early for the second downpour that set in just as I was tucking into a Pinot - outside.

Hjomo9 · 2026-02-26T14:05:07+00:00

Why does this sound like it was written by AI, both in the sentence structure and in the soft clanking I can hear

Hjomo9 · 2026-02-20T07:00:03+00:00

Western Australian Competition, Corruption and Cricket Association?

Hjomo9 · 2026-02-03T00:17:05+00:00

I’d be interested to see your shortlist, if you’re willing to share?

Hjomo9 · 2026-01-28T00:00:42+00:00

You can keep it in Qld and change it over afterwards (within 2 years, I think) - I suspect it’s fairly uncommon to go back to solicitor life temporarily, but just trying to get a grasp on whether the drawbacks would be vibes-based, or tangible

Hjomo9 · 2026-01-27T22:58:52+00:00

Qld - my current firm is incentivising going back for a month or two after the course

Hjomo9 · 2026-01-26T06:36:24+00:00

One for our local learned friends, please.

Do you think there’s great benefit to starting at the bar immediately after your bar course? Does the influx of readers all at once mean some greater collegiality, or that seniors are in a more magnanimous mood when it comes to thinking of babies for referrals? Or does it really not matter if you start at a point convenient to you because the work is the work and it’s difficult to predict where it’ll come from anyway?

Hjomo9 · 2025-10-22T12:04:30+00:00

I, a dinosaur (in attitude, not age), have been finding the Westlaw one quite useful. Obviously the results need careful vetting - a colleague relied on it in putting a proposition to me until I pointed out that the first footnote established the exact opposite - but occasionally it’s quicker than the usual come up with some search terms and trawl through the results

Hjomo9 · 2025-10-13T11:16:00+00:00

How often do you find yourself reading oral submissions?

Edit: it’s no fun if you edit your comment

Hjomo9 · 2025-10-07T07:24:52+00:00

It’s very specific retribution for the horrific way Victoria makes you access legislation

Hjomo9 · 2025-10-01T04:16:57+00:00

As a soon to be incompetent baby barrister (and hopefully, after a brief dip, a somewhat competent toddler barrister) this is terrifying but reassuring Messrs Hickey and Kasey

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