How this first-year law student landed a job in a law firm
Breaking into the legal profession can be a challenging endeavour, particularly for a law student. Here, Cassidy Pole shares her story of defining these odds and securing ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 11 Nov 2024
Nearly 1 in 10 lawyers plan to leave the profession within the year
New academic research shows there is a concerning number of Australian lawyers planning to leave their current employers, with some even contemplating leaving the legal ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Nov 2024
Maurice Blackburn opens new Qld office
National plaintiff law firm Maurice Blackburn has opened its 14th office in Queensland, offering a range of personal injury services.
BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Nov 2024
Minters’ Gold Coast arm returns to independent roots
After 26 years of partnership, MinterEllison Gold Coast has decided to separate from the national MinterEllison practice and rebrand as RedeMont.
BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Nov 2024
Integrated IP, Clark IP merge
Two intellectual property firms have merged in a strategic decision to position a new combined entity at the forefront of the dynamic and rapidly evolving IP landscape.
SME LAW • Tue, 05 Nov 2024
How sole practitioners can compete against bigger firms
While large law firms often dominate headlines and cashed-up clientele, there are ways for smaller practices to carve out pathways to success against the big end of town
BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Nov 2024
Geopolitical tension a ‘significant and rising’ concern for in-house counsel, survey finds
In a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical tensions, new research highlights how these challenges are at the forefront of in-house counsel priorities and what ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 05 Nov 2024
The challenges facing law students in 2025
As 2025 draws near, five law students reflect on the unique challenges that await them in the upcoming academic year, which require careful navigation and strategic ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Nov 2024
Creating a culture of proactivity business-wide
Here, three general counsel articulate that creating proactive legal environments is not just a strategic advantage for businesses; it has become essential for ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Nov 2024