The path for in-house lawyers to step into executive leadership roles
As in-house lawyers increasingly strive for a seat at the decision-making table, Kirstin Follows reveals her personal journey and the crucial lessons that guided her leap ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 11 Nov 2025
How a law student conquered childhood amid civil war and gunfire
From taking exams amid the echoes of gunfire to growing up during Liberia’s brutal civil wars, one law student shares his remarkable story of resilience and survival in a ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Nov 2025
Why saying ‘no’ could be the smartest move a law student makes
In a world where law students are told to say yes to everything – from clerkships and moots to endless readings and networking events – Hayder Shkara argues that true ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Nov 2025
Qld succession lawyer launches new standalone firm
Recognised twice in a row as a finalist for the Senior Associate of the Year (SME Law) category at the Women in Law Awards, Chelsea Baker has now taken the leap to ...
SME LAW • Thu, 06 Nov 2025
How lawyers can transition to strategic business advisers
As AI and technology redefine the legal landscape, lawyers are under pressure to evolve – stepping up from problem-solvers to strategic business advisers
SME LAW • Thu, 06 Nov 2025
NSW government’s challenge to landmark strip-search case could threaten justice for ‘thousands’
A month after a landmark court victory, the NSW government is set to appeal the decision that awarded nearly $100,000 to a festival-goer who was unlawfully strip-searched ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Nov 2025
How Australia’s leading law schools are preparing students for a changing legal world
With questions mounting over whether law schools are keeping pace with the fast-changing world of legal practice, four of Australia’s top universities are determined to ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Nov 2025
Thomson Geer secures health and safety partner from national rival
National law firm Thomson Geer has strengthened its employment, workplace relations and safety team by welcoming a partner from national rival Holding Redlich.
BIG LAW • Tue, 04 Nov 2025
Barry Nilsson takes 6 principals from DLA Piper
National law firm Barry Nilsson is taking six principals from global rival DLA Piper’s insurance and health practice.
BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Nov 2025
