Here's what's happening in May
The weather may be cooling down but the events are still coming in hot. There’s lots to keep you busy in May, especially if you’re a student!
Watch
It’s that time of year… Join our esteemed panel of human resource and legal professionals on 31 May as they provide seasoned insight and guidance on how you can effectively and courageously communicate with employers and ‘ace’ your next performance review. It’s only $30 for our Early Career Lawyers!
Fans of true crime will already know this story! ‘The Staircase,’ starring Colin Firth and Toni Colette, will be available on Binge on 5 May. In 2001, American author Michael Peterson found his wife unconscious at the bottom of a staircase, and she soon died from her injuries. Shortly afterwards, Peterson was charged with her murder. That’s enough spoilers – you’ll have to watch to find out more!
Read
Peppermint Mag has published an interview with Dr Elise Bialylew, founder of Mindful in May. Whether you want to take part in the month-long challenge or not, it’s an interesting read – especially the top five tips for incorporating mindfulness into your everyday life.
Is vulnerability the missing link for lawyers?
Sue Parker, founder of DARE Group, a personal branding communications agency, has written about vulnerability and how to navigate it in a piece for Lawyers Weekly. One of Sue’s tips is to ditch the “fake it til you make it” attitude, as she suggests it simply causes extra stress.
Listen
The Law Report is always interesting, but this recent episode about employers being liable for psychiatric injury is especially so. The High Court has unanimously restored more than $400,000 in damages to a lawyer who suffered PTSD while working for the Victorian Office of Public Prosecutions.
Do
This is a big one! One afternoon, 40+ exhibitors, and hundreds of law students. Come along to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition on 9 May between 12-4pm to explore your career options, get your LinkedIn looked at, a professional headshot taken, your resume reviewed, and even chat to our very own Future Leaders Committee! Did we mention it’s free and there’s also coffee? Register now!
Young Professionals Networking Evening
Not enough networking for you? Come along to the Young Professionals Networking Evening at Cloudland on 26 May. Your ticket will get you a two hour drinks package, canapés, and entry into the lucky draw prize.
LawRight needs help to save their access to justice projects! They are aiming to raise $200,000 from the Legal Walk on 17 May, which will fund two projects: Magistrates Court service for self-represented litigants, and financial counsellor services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The Brisbane walk starts at 7am at the Supreme Court. Check the link for other locations across the state.
That's all for now. See you in June!