Tyndall & Co. Lawyers - Eureka near Byron Bay and the Gold Coast, Australia
Tyndall & Co.
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June 2010 Law Student wanted We have another paid position available for a part-time Law Clerk-Paralegal. The job specification is 2-4 mornings a week.The job will suit a law student who wants legal experience in working on actual client cases, who has advanced research skills and is familiar with electronic case law data bases. There are excellent prospects for improvement and with getting involved in building cases and proofing up evidence in a small but "flat" adversarial organisation. You don't have to be an HD student but compassion, a keen sense of justice for the client's rights and positive belief in the "pro bono law" system for disadvantaged people, are essential requirements for the position. We pay top rates. Please apply with CV and references, quoting Law Student Wanted
Pro Bono events October 2009
Jonathan de Vere Tyndall was invited to lecture to law students at the Bond University Law School about the benefits of doing “pro bono publico” legal work. He delivered a paper which Paper delivered 21 Oct 2009. His thesis is that the genuine act of giving is also receiving, but by giving what you are receiving is multiplied. Others will also benefit in the process. There is a net benefit to the individual who gives and the community which receives. By giving free legal help, you will become more successful as a lawyer. September 2009
Jonathan de Vere Tyndall concluded a series of 8 weekly pro bono legal conferences at the Harvest Café, on consecutive Mondays. He conducted in excess of 50 “one on one” pro bono law conferences. The overwhelming response from clients was that it: 1. Was a definite benefit to people attending with legal problems 2. Gave them a better idea of how they could resolve their legal issues 3. Was a great idea. Most clients surveyed found that their happiness was enhanced. Many legal issues were able to be resolved. Tyndall also tutored some law students South Cross University and Griffith University, who needed practical experience during the conferences.One law student who attended said it was “inspirational”. Since concluding the series, we have received many further enquiries for another pro bono conference series and are considering dates for the next series in 2010. August 2009
The pro bono conferences continued with strong attendances both at the venue and also at Eureka Chambers during normal office hours. Article: http://www.echo.net.au/archives/24_12-03.html July 2009
Jonathan de Vere Tyndall commenced Pro Bono (free) legal conferences at Byron Bay on Mondays for 8 weeks, at 10.00 am for people facing a serious legal problem, including bankruptcy or loss of home, at the Harvest Café, Newrybar. Article: http://www.echo.net.au/archives/24_06-08.htm History Jonathan de Vere Tyndall started doing pro bono legal work after he commenced practising law as a Barrister in 1992. In one matter, in 1995 he expended in excess of 60 hours on an international child abduction matter (Family Law). He was invited to the New South Wales Bar Association Pro Bono gathering. In 1997 he successfully appeared in the Family Court of Australia (for a substantially reduced fee) and won the case for his client who was vindicated but also obtained a costs order against the other side, which is unusual in that jurisdiction. |
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