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Beyond the traditional model: Why young lawyers should rethink careers and explore law’s entrepreneurial opportunities

For generations, the roadmap to success in law has followed the same script: secure a graduate role and climb the ranks to partnership at a reputable firm. But Claire ...

SME LAW • Thu, 19 Feb 2026

HWL Ebsworth faces surprise departure of chief partner

The chief executive partner of one of Australia’s leading full-service commercial law firms has unexpectedly stepped down, bringing to a close a 14-year tenure at the ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 19 Feb 2026

Court lateness, false attendance note cost solicitor his career

A lawyer who arrived 30 minutes late to court and tried to cover it up with a fake attendance note has been struck off the roll.

SME LAW • Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Baybridge strengthens property expertise with special counsel appointment

Sydney-based boutique firm Baybridge Lawyers has bolstered its property capabilities with the addition of a special counsel who brings over 20 years of experience in ...

SME LAW • Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Your legal team must be business-facing – or risk being left behind

As the legal landscape continues to shift, one general counsel warns that in-house teams that fail to transform from narrow legal gatekeepers into proactive, ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 17 Feb 2026

The professional edge law students gain from law society involvement

In a sea of brilliant law students all mastering the same academic knowledge, one student has stressed it’s those who’ve honed their soft skills, sharpened their ...

SME LAW • Mon, 16 Feb 2026

Prioritise people over billables to improve wellness in law

While lawyers’ mental wellbeing has long been sidelined and kept behind closed doors, Tammi McDermott has warned the profession that prioritising it can no longer wait – ...

SME LAW • Mon, 16 Feb 2026

Ashurst takes M&A partner from HSF Kramer

Global law firm Ashurst has strengthened its mergers and acquisitions team with the appointment of a partner from rival firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer.

BIG LAW • Sun, 15 Feb 2026

Why AI won’t ‘kill’ the law – but could quietly undermine it if left unchecked

Claims that AI will “kill” the legal profession are everywhere, but not everyone is buying the hype. Instead, Jean Gan warns that the real danger isn’t AI itself – it’s ...

SME LAW • Sun, 15 Feb 2026