Here's what's happening in September
Put a spring in your step, because it’s finally spring after the mammoth month that was August! It’s a good time to freshen up not only our homes but also our minds. This month features R U OK? Day on 8 September, and our annual Minds Count Lecture.
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How To Eliminate Self Doubt Forever & The Power of Your Unconscious Mind | Peter Sage | TEDxPatras
If you’re feeling a bit of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or just generally in need of some motivation, pop this 20 minute TED Talk on. Entrepreneur and self-described “subject matter expert in human behaviour” Peter Sage has some sage advice (pun intended) about personal development. One particular quote that stands out is “People will never rise above their opinion of themselves.”
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (Disney+)
One for the Marvel fans! She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is a new show on Disney+ about Jennifer Walters (played by Tatiana Maslany), a 30-something attorney who specialises in superhuman-oriented cases. She also happens to sometimes turn into She-Hulk, after becoming infected with her cousin Bruce Banner’s blood (played by Mark Ruffalo, of course). Jameela Jamil stars as the villain, with Tim Roth, Benedict Wong and Charlie Cox rounding out the cast.
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Social media for legal practice 101
While social media gives you an opportunity to speak directly to your community, it can be full of pitfalls. Luckily, the Practice Advisory Service team from the QLS Ethics and Practice Centre has written an article detailing the key points to consider when deciding whether or not you want to use social media in your professional life.
Tips on moving overseas from a London-based associate
Tired of seeing all your friends’ photos from their European holiday? Maybe you should take it one step further and move there! Seriously though, if you’ve ever wondered how to go about transferring overseas, associate Max Beavis explains to Lawyers Weekly how he convinced his firm to transfer him to their London office shortly after completing the graduate program.
Lessons to be learned from failed robodebt scheme
Victoria Legal Aid writes about the recently announced Royal Commission into Robodebt, to be led by the Honourable Catherine Holmes AC, previous Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
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The Callover with Anne-Marie Rice
This episode of The Callover features Anne-Marie Rice, Senior Judicial Registrar of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Anne-Marie unpacks what it means to take a positive approach to problem solving, and the benefits of taking the combat out of conflict.
The Callover R U OK? Day special episode
Released on 8 September for R U OK? Day, this episode of The Callover podcast features retired Magistrate David Heilpern and psychologist Melissa Sadlo discussing mental health.
Happy Lawyer Happy Life - Elizabeth Fairon
Clarissa Rayward, 2022’s QLS Agnes McWhinney Award winner, is bringing her Happy Lawyer Happy Life podcast to an end, but thankfully she still has a few episodes left for us to enjoy. Episode 232 is with Elizabeth Fairon, a QLS Queensland Solicitor of the Year (Small Firm 2-19 PCs) Award finalist. Elizabeth speaks to Clarissa about her non-linear journey into law, attrition rates, avoiding burnout, and lots of other good stuff.
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Welcome to the Profession Drinks
Join us after work on 16 September in the grandeur of Banco Court, and connect with fellow young professionals and the legal profession over drinks and canapés. Our special guest is The Honourable Helen Bowskill, Chief Justice of Queensland, so you definitely don't want to miss this one.
On the evening of 6 September (that's tomorrow!), we’re holding the annual Minds Count Lecture in partnership with the Bar Association of Queensland. Dr Kellie Pritchard-Peschek will be joined by Byron Rienstra, founder and managing director of b.partners, for a discussion on the importance of wellbeing for enhancing your performance and leadership. Registration is free for members, by the way, and you get one CPD point!
Making Hybrid Work: A Panel Discussion with Resources
Another freebie for members! If hybrid work isn’t working for you, we can help. You can submit questions in advance so the panel can discuss them.
This one takes place on 12 September, but registrations close on 8 September, so hurry! It’ll net you 1.5 CPD points.
Join us in promoting cultural change to facilitate a healthy, safe, equal and sustainable workplace for everyone at the Sexual Harassment workshop on 20 September. Bring your colleagues, too!