People prefer AI for legal advice over lawyers, study finds
A recent study has indicated that individuals are increasingly inclined to trust legal advice produced by ChatGPT and other LLMs than by qualified human lawyers
BIG LAW • Sun, 04 May 2025
‘Landmark’ strip-search class action gets underway
The trial for the longstanding class action lawsuit concerning the “legality” of strip searches conducted by the NSW Police at music festivals commences today (5 May) in ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 04 May 2025
How lawyers can step up in their communities
Amid a rapidly evolving legal landscape, Emily Mawson urges young lawyers to break out of the legal bubble and dive into their local communities – calling it not just a ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 01 May 2025
2 former HSF partners open Chord Advisory
Two prominent figures in Australia’s infrastructure law sector have established a “next-generation” law firm that aims to challenge traditional large firms.
SME LAW • Thu, 01 May 2025
The real reasons female lawyers want to leave the profession
Despite meaningful progress towards gender equality in the legal profession, countless female lawyers still encounter barriers that are pushing them to switch firms or ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Apr 2025
Where do senior lawyers want to work?
Following our coverage of the preferred workplaces of emerging leaders in the legal field, Lawyers Weekly here explores which firms are most attractive to practitioners ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Apr 2025
How slowing down your law degree can fast-track your success
By taking a more deliberate approach to her law degree, Charlotte Carles believes she has developed a stronger sense of professional and personal readiness for the legal ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Apr 2025
How this lawyer’s tennis career served her up for success
After her career as a professional athlete, Jade Hopper has shared the valuable skills and lessons she gained throughout her tennis journey, which have played a key role ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Apr 2025
10 changes lawyers want from the next prime minister
In anticipation of the upcoming federal election, lawyers in Australia have made their voices clear by outlining the key policy and law reform issues they want parties ...
POLITICS • Sun, 27 Apr 2025
