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06/10/2026

No packet of HR policies and a login. That's not how Aptum inducts people.

One of Aptum's core values is continuous learning. And as a specialist litigation firm focused on doing one thing well, we have real flexibility to go deeper with learning and development and adapt to individuals, rather than running a generic program.

It starts with induction. A structured program over a couple of days designed to make sure people understand the business, what Aptum is trying to achieve, the systems, the processes, and who to go to. Not just handing out the tools and leaving you to figure it out.

When you're a boutique, you have the latitude to invest in people properly from day one. And that investment sets the tone for everything that follows.

29/09/2026

Seeking a remission of general interest charge from the ATO? How you frame the request matters more than most people realise.

We've dealt with a lot of GIC remission requests and find that taxpayers often don't get the full opportunity to explain their circumstances. So we've put together a questionnaire that helps you think through everything the ATO will consider.

It covers three areas.

What caused the debt in the first place. Were the circumstances outside your control? What steps did you take at the time to try to meet your obligations?

What happened between then and now. If there was a gap before engaging with the ATO, what explains it? Were you seeking finance, entering payment plans, or taking other steps to manage it?

Why remission is fair. Not just for you, but compared to others in similar circumstances who managed to avoid or resolve the debt sooner. The ATO will be weighing that up.

If you're looking at a GIC remission request, get in touch and we'll send you the questionnaire to work through before we meet.

22/09/2026

The executor won't do their job. What can you actually do about it?

First, understand the executor's role. Collect assets, pay debts, and distribute the remainder to beneficiaries according to the will. Act impartially. Do it within a reasonable timeframe.

You can't remove them just because you disagree with their decisions. You need evidence of misconduct or harm to the estate.

But you can take steps before it reaches court.

Request the estate's accounts so you can see how money is being spent.

Try to resolve it directly. Send a letter, request a meeting, or try private mediation before escalating.

If you're concerned things are heading in the wrong direction, start keeping your own written record of what's happening. That record becomes critical if you need legal advice.

If court action is necessary, you can seek directions, compel the executor to act, or, in some cases, have them removed entirely.

The earlier you map out the argument and the loss, the stronger your position if it does escalate.

Have you ever had to deal with an executor who wasn't fulfilling their duties?

16/09/2026

There aren't many specialist litigation firms. Aptum is one of them.

Claire Boulter and Nicholas Gibson on what makes working here different. No hierarchy between levels. No gatekeeping access to partners. A genuinely comfortable environment where graduates work alongside senior lawyers from day one.

And because Aptum keeps substantive litigation work in-house rather than briefing it out, graduates who want to be litigators actually get to do the work.

If you want to learn litigation by doing it, not watching it, this is the place.

Applications for the Aptum Legal Graduate Program are now open.

Apply here: https://aptumlegal.com.au/careers/graduate-program/

15/09/2026

One of your parents changed their will before they died. Can it be challenged?

You can't challenge a will just because it feels unfair. It reflects the deceased's wishes.

But circumstances can raise questions about the will's validity.

The person who made or varied the will may not have had the mental capacity to make that decision at the time.

There may have been undue pressure from someone who stood to benefit from the change. Not just influence, but genuine coercion.

Or there may be concerns around fraud or forgery that suggest the will wasn't properly made.

Each of these is highly fact-dependent. The will stands as the deceased's wishes unless evidence shows otherwise.

If you're concerned, bring what you have to a lawyer early. Not just to assess the strength of a challenge, but to understand whether it's the most appropriate course of action given the cost and time involved.

Have you ever seen a late change to a will that raised more questions than it answered?

10/09/2026

The jump from university to full-time work is real. But it doesn't have to mean drowning in your first few months.

Claire Boulter and Nicholas Gibson on what the transition actually looks like at Aptum. Senior lawyers work directly with graduates one-on-one. The team is young enough that most people remember what it felt like. And you're supported through it without being sheltered from it.

You'll be pushed out of your comfort zone. That's the reality of the industry. But after a long journey through law school, most graduates are ready to dive in.

Applications for the Aptum Legal Graduate Program are now open.

Apply here: https://aptumlegal.com.au/careers/graduate-program/

08/09/2026

Your parent remarried and left everything to their new partner. Do you have a claim?

The short answer is you may. These are called family provision claims.

Eligible people, including adult children, can make a claim where adequate provision hasn't been made for them out of the estate.

The court will weigh up your financial position, earning capacity, and personal circumstances alongside those of anyone else with a competing interest.

It's not an automatic equal split. If further provision is needed, it might come as a lump sum based on your circumstances.

Two things worth knowing early.

There are strict time limits that vary by state and territory.

And not everything your parent owned may actually be part of the estate. Assets held through companies or other entities may sit outside it entirely.

If this situation applies to you, get advice early before taking too many steps in the wrong direction.

Watch the full breakdown.

04/09/2026

What's a green flag in a graduate application? We asked Nicholas Gibson and Claire Boulter.

Show a genuine interest in commercial litigation. Show that you live the Aptum ethos. But don't stop there. Share your other interests, your hobbies, and the journey that led you to this point.

The candidates who stand out are the ones with a desire to push themselves, explore new areas, and learn new things. That matters just as much as what's on the transcript.

Applications for the Aptum Legal Graduate Program are now open.

Apply here: https://aptumlegal.com.au/careers/graduate-program/

02/09/2026

Has the graduate program helped shape your career path? We asked Nicholas Gibson and Claire Boulter.

Neither came in with one set career goal. Both came out with a clearer picture of how to get there.

The common thread? Exposure and trust. Being given responsibility above and beyond your experience level. Working on things you wouldn't see at most firms. And being trusted to do work that accelerates your skills as a litigator.

Not everyone in the program is heading in the same direction. But Aptum gives graduates a clearer view of the pathways available and how to reach them.

Applications for the Aptum Legal Graduate Program are now open.

Apply here: https://aptumlegal.com.au/careers/graduate-program/

26/08/2026

What's it actually like going through the Aptum graduate program? We asked Nicholas Gibson and Claire Boulter.

Real responsibility and exposure from early on. The opportunity to work closely with different lawyers and understand their approaches. Training and supervision when you need it, with the trust to go beyond it when you show you're ready.

In a smaller, selective team, every person brings something different. That exposure to different working styles has been one of the program's biggest benefits.

Applications for the Aptum Legal Graduate Program are now open. The link is in the comments.

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