IWD, Christian Porter and Lawyer X: Looking back on the fortnight
By Naomi Neilson|08 March 2021
In this Protégé fortnightly news brief, we’re bringing you the most important updates that law students, graduates and other young lawyers should be across.
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Happy International Women’s Day! Unfortunately, for young, female lawyers entering the profession, it means starting with the same (if not worse) gender pay gap and in a legal workplace dominated by men. While some firms may boast that there are a ton of changes underway to make it an equal environment, Australian Women Lawyers president Leah Marrone cautions them to think again. We also talked to a barrister on her experiences and checked in with the biggest firms.
We have to continue fighting : The changes the profession must consider in 2021 to achieve true gender equality
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Australia: Media-led hysteria in overdrive after attorney-general denies rape allegation
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