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Fair question. But I see those old theories as part of the history of science. Intelligent design would be taught as a current theory (ie. not one that we thought was true but science proved otherwise, but one that people still advocate as true).

I still think it is inappropriate to include it in a science ciriculum. Intelligent design theory is not science. And it is actually a very flawed theory. Should we expose students to every silly philosophical theory out there? Let them take such an unfounded notion up in their own private...

Hmmm........

Last year my public law lecturer took a small group of us into Kirbs' chambers at the HC registry, got to meet him, ask questions etc He has a pretty nice room!

Yes - it's amusing because these statements by conservative groups basically approve of judicial activism. (Something typically progressive in Australia at least.) But what is really scary is that they approve of a sort of "religious judicial activism"! Because of course, it is the role of...

That article was an interesting narrative, much enjoyed :)

haha as if you're supposed to ask permission to change positions, and what's more trying something new used as a bad thing! poor man though

Yes, English is not a prerequisite for law. Anyone with high enough marks can take law on. But English ability is one of the primary tools that makes it far easier to be good at law. "Getting by" with passes and credits is not exactly good. You should generally never get a pass for a law...

You're lucky you're not in my court, you big bad company you!

Wrong thread.

Why do people keep saying that!!1

That one's not that bad, though it feels like it has a bit too much going on I don't really mind leaving our flag unchanged, but if we did change it I would like it to be timeless - some of those flag designs look modern and flashy but in 20 years time it might look a bit dodgy. Though some...

At UNSW, the competitions eligibility essentially goes like this: Mooting competitions: First year - negligence issues Second year - contract and negligence issues Third year - property, criminal, contract and torts issues Fourth year - public law, property, criminal, contract and torts...

Something like over 95% of cases are settled before the matter goes to court

lol I wish With our combined knowledge we could take over the world! Or at least get some tax avoidance scams going :P

An interview with John Howard on the 7.30 report, primarily about IR reforms: http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2005/s1430603.htm (4 August, 2005)

I've painstakingly cleaned all the rubbish from this thread. It is now open again. Please continue the discussion by posting sensibly. If I have to do this again it will be closed indefinitely.

Come on now Most lawyers have a big head, it's part of the territory :P

I remember Santow reading us one sex scene in Public Law... "He thrust his noble lance into her warm generosity" or something like that Jane Austen meets porn!

I have a crush on a Christian girl atm :(