Brief Exchange

Distinguished international jurist, educator and former Justice of the High Court of Australia (1996 to 2009), the Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG needs no introduction. In a special episode of Brief Exchange, he sits down with LSJ Online to chat about his life, career, and the lessons he has learnt along the way.

In this episode, we speak to Law Society Student Ambassador Daphne Fong about her inspirations for studying law, the importance of marks in securing a clerkship, and how she built up her advocacy skills.

In this episode, we're joined by Samuel Chu, a Solicitor at Dentons, who shares his unique journey into law. We dive into what ignited his passion for Charities law and hear his hilarious recounts from his time as a Golden Gavel finalist. Plus, he shares his tips for other aspiring early career lawyers.

In this episode, Armin Alimardani, Senior Lecturer in Law and Emerging Technologies at the University of Wollongong, joins us in the studio to discuss the fascinating intersection of AI, neurotechnology, and the law. He also shares valuable advice for students on leveraging generative AI in their academic and professional journeys.

With experience spanning government, private practice, and the Bar, Liam Meagher has built a strong foundation in law. He joins us in the studio to share his wide-ranging legal experience and provide essential guidance for those starting their legal careers or looking for the next step.

In this episode, we're joined in the studio by Elle Belekas, an Associate at MinterEllison, who offers insights into corporate and commercial litigation, along with essential advice for aspiring and junior lawyers.

Following her appearance at the Law Society’s Annual Conference, Mara Lejins returns to the studio to discuss a range of topics, from insights gained from her fellow panelists and personality types in law, to her confronting experience traveling to North Korea and the lessons she learned about the isolated nation.

Jennifer Shaw, partner at Bartier Perry, and Paul Monaghan, senior ethics solicitor for the Law Society of NSW, delve into the captivating world of space law. Discover the unique legal challenges of this final frontier and the exciting opportunities that await aspiring space lawyers.

Dane Luo, a Doctor of Philosophy candidate at Oxford University, discusses his path to becoming a legal scholar. We explore his deep interest in constitutional law, his extensive in this field, and his insights on the future of constitutional law in Australia. 

In this episode, we hear from Jodie Sheen and Will Glowrey, who are tackling the unique challenges of legal access in regional New South Wales. They share their personal journeys, insights into their vital work, and advice for young lawyers passionate about justice for all.