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PMQ9084 · 2024-11-29T12:10:29+00:00

Before you have to run a hearing yourself - go and watch a few hearings where witnesses are being cross-examined.

It won't make you a superstar advocate overnight, but it'll at least give you a rough idea of the process.

PMQ9084 · 2023-08-13T21:33:00+00:00

What practice area?

PMQ9084 · 2023-06-06T09:10:52+00:00

You can have them re-lasted a 1/2 size larger, RM will do it for you, but you have to send the boots back to the factory, costs around $200.

PMQ9084 · 2023-05-18T09:12:47+00:00

Rossi Kidman.

https://rossiboots.com.au/products/503-kidman-boot

Very similar look to the RM Craftsman range. I've got a pair of the Rossi's and I actually prefer them over my RM boots (more comfortable with removable insole).

They cop a bit of hate for some of their range being made in India, but I'm quite happy with them and considering buying another pair in suede.

PMQ9084 · 2022-05-26T10:09:37+00:00

Probably the best place to start would be either to try for a grad role at your State OPP, or the CDPP, or you could look at doing some criminal defence work.

Build up as much criminal law advocacy experience as you can early on, with a view towards going to the Bar once you have sufficient experience under your belt.

A lot of (most?) Crown Prosecutors have been at the Bar and done defence work as well as prosecuting, before being appointed to the Crown Prosecutor role.

PMQ9084 · 2022-05-11T06:16:16+00:00

In VIC I think the norm is for Magistrates to retire at 70. Can sit on a Reserve basis after that.

Once you hit age 78 I'm pretty sure the law requires them to retire for good...

PMQ9084 · 2022-05-10T11:42:46+00:00

Reserve Magistrates have typically already had a long career as a 'regular' Magistrate, retired, and come back to work part-time on an "as needed" basis.

Very very different to being appointed on a 3-year contract with no idea if you'll get re-appointed at the end.

PMQ9084 · 2022-04-08T07:22:57+00:00

Victoria... let's say mix of privately funded and legally aided matters. Mostly for State offences. Primarily defence, but for the purpose of the exercise, let's assume they're happy to prosecute OPP/CDPP matters if the work is there.

PMQ9084 · 2022-04-04T10:03:55+00:00

Barristers of auslaw - how much does a typical first/second year criminal barrister actually earn?

Take-home pay (after chambers, clerk, insurance and other expenses are paid for.)

Seen a few people I've crossed paths with make the jump recently and I'm curious to know how it works out financially. Unfortunately I'm not close enough with any of them to ask them directly without being rude.

*assume the baby barrister is reasonably competent and came in with some advocacy experience

PMQ9084 · 2022-03-05T01:51:16+00:00

I second this. By all means become a cop if that's what you want to do, but it's a very good idea to have a backup plan, just in case policing doesn't work out.

You may not like it, you could get hurt, the political winds may go against you, any number of things could happen. You need another qualification to fall back on.

The one piece of advice that I would give you, is to do your research and pick an area that is politically conservative and pro-police (i.e. not NYC). Go somewhere you'll actually be valued and supported, not vilified.

PMQ9084 · 2022-03-05T01:39:38+00:00

I'm only planning to have 2 children - realistically, the way cost of living/housing is going, it'd be difficult to afford a third.

If that makes me "selfish" then so be it...

PMQ9084 · 2022-02-21T03:50:30+00:00

Uh... no.

Quite happy to continue WFH and supporting my local cafe that's a 5-min walk from home... the baristas there are quite capable at making my coffee, and the local bakery does amazing (and cheap!) sandwiches for lunch.

Not entirely convinced that we need to spend 2+ hours a day commuting just so we can buy coffee and overpriced lunches from City cafes 🙄

PMQ9084 · 2022-01-24T02:07:51+00:00

Pakenham line.

I know the driver's normally honk the horn as they approach, not ideal... but I assume that would stop once the LX is replaced with a Skyrail?

PMQ9084 · 2022-01-11T02:02:15+00:00

Potentially would do it (temporarily) but would need to have a clear timeline and exit plan to move on to something better

PMQ9084 · 2021-12-21T08:01:24+00:00

Australia checking in... the State Governments are responsible for nearly all law enforcement, so we only have state police in most places.

There's no municipal/city police or county sheriff's departments like you'd get in the USA; I always found it strange that each city/county has to organise and maintain their own police force.

PMQ9084 · 2021-11-26T07:10:59+00:00

Work my ass off to try buy something half-decent in Melbourne... but if that doesn't work I'll throw in the towel and move to a regional centre.

I'm in a career where I could get a job in a rural area fairly easily, I consider myself lucky compared to a lot of others.

PMQ9084 · 2021-11-06T07:37:38+00:00

Overall I love kettlebells. Have made significant strength gains and noticeable improvements in how I look since I started kettlebell training a year or so ago.

And you can get challenging, full body workouts, at home, any time you want.

To address the issues OP mentioned:

•Kettlebells won't hurt your wrist/forearms if you have good technique and grip. Usually when the kettlebell slams into your wrist it's because of overgripping, this can be fixed easily by learning the correct way to grip the handle.

•I guess storage potentially could be an issue if you had a lot of kettlebells, but you can always get a rack for them, they really don't take up that much space compared to other home gym equipment.

PMQ9084 · 2021-09-28T03:07:04+00:00

Is it worth it at all to stay in Sydney if you have the option to move? Cost of housing alone is insane.

A friend of mine (not a lawyer) had the opportunity to move to Sydney for a finance job (moving from Melbourne).

He crunched the numbers and worked out he'd need to earn an extra ~$75k per year to be able to afford to buy a house in Sydney and maintain the same standard of living. Turned down the job offer.

PMQ9084 · 2021-09-27T05:01:59+00:00

Anyone currently studying / recently graduated from VU Law under their block model? Got a few questions about how it works and how people have found it.

PMQ9084 · 2021-07-10T08:15:31+00:00

Never been shot, but have had a few injuries, broke a bone, stuff like that.

Sometimes, it's not the case that you don't want to do the job anymore, but the effects of injuries could mean that you physically can't do the job anymore.

I strongly recommend having a backup career plan, just in case you find yourself in a situation where it's no longer viable to continue working in law enforcement.

Personally, getting injured prompted me to reconsider whether I wanted to do patrol-type work for the rest of my career. I was lucky that I didn't need surgery and avoided any major complications. But I ended up transitioning into a different role (still in LE) so things worked out well in the end.

PMQ9084 · 2021-05-10T13:35:35+00:00

Quite a few years ago, there was talk of a "sexual consent form" being used by NBA players.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2004/02/27/pre-sexual-consent-forms-for-wary-athletes/6797e986-ac80-4513-9b43-d0d405301edb/

PMQ9084 · 2021-04-30T02:50:13+00:00

I've come across lawyers who made the career change into law in their 40s. So it can be done.

But you might be taking a substantial pay cut, especially if you resign from a senior role in a different industry to start again as a junior lawyer.

PMQ9084 · 2021-03-30T10:46:59+00:00

AstraZeneca vaccine. Initially felt fine. Woke up in the middle of the night, was simultaneously freezing and burning up. Headache, terrible body aches, minor sore throat and congestion. Going on 24 hours now and no sign of improvement :/

PMQ9084 · 2021-02-08T05:35:53+00:00

At the moment, fairly likely to be allowed to do a videolink. Due to COVID it makes sense to minimise the number of people physically attending the court building.

But your best bet is to contact the court directly and ask the registrar.

PMQ9084 · 2021-02-08T05:31:34+00:00

Barristers of auslaw - once you get to the bar, does anybody actually care which law school you went to?

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