The Duffy & Simon two-week Seasonal Clerkship 2025 program has successfully concluded for another year. This invaluable opportunity is designed for law students in the final stages of their studies, providing a platform to immerse themselves in real-world legal scenarios and apply their academic knowledge. Throughout the program, clerks are involved in a variety of tasks, including shadowing seasoned lawyers and the firm’s principals. They participate in the drafting of legal documents, engage in discussions on various legal issues, and observe mediations, hearings, and judgments.

This year marks a significant milestone for the Duffy & Simon VCE Law Awards as they celebrate a decade of recognising the outstanding achievements of students excelling in VCE Legal Studies. This prestigious event recognises young minds who have demonstrated exceptional understanding and passion for the field of law, setting a benchmark for academic excellence […]

The Duffy & Simon two-week seasonal Clerkship program has concluded for the year once again. This opportunity is offered to law students nearing the end of their studies, allowing them to immerse themselves in real-life legal scenarios to apply their academic knowledge. During the program, clerks rotate through various tasks, shadowing experienced lawyers, including the […]

In recent years, there has been a growing concern over the use of fixed-term contracts in the workplace. These contracts are typically used to hire employees for a specific period of time, such as for a project or to cover a temporary absence. However, some employers have been abusing the use of these contracts by […]

In our 9th year, Duffy & Simon recently awarded VCE students across the community with a special law award. The award was presented to students who showed outstanding performance in legal studies during their VCE. The recipients of this award received a certificate of recognition, a $200 voucher and were invited to attend a celebratory […]

At the end of every year the Duffy & Simon team begin busily collating all sorts of goodies for the Salvation Army’s Christmas food drive to support those in need in our local community. This food drive provides hampers and gifts to individuals and families in need, with last year providing over 64,000 hampers and […]

Experienced family lawyers can help guide you through the trials and tribulations of family law matters. This is especially important because the family law system can seem really daunting and confusing, leaving you feeling uncertain about your future, as well as your family’s. With the right information and help, you will be better equipped to […]