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Why more lawyers are designing their careers instead of enduring them

Historically, the legal profession has pushed a clear – if narrow – definition of success. However, Rachael Karlyl has argued that it’s no longer fit for purpose – and ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 08 Jan 2026

RCR Lawyers returns to original name ahead of 25th anniversary

As it nears its 25th anniversary, SME law firm RCR Lawyers has reverted to its original name, Rostron Carlyle Lawyers.

SME LAW • Thu, 08 Jan 2026

Macpherson Kelley promotes 8, including 2 principals

National law firm Macpherson Kelley has announced the promotion of eight lawyers across the firm, including the appointment of two new principal Lawyers and two special ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 07 Jan 2026

Why private banking is becoming essential for lawyers

Legal professionals are often consumed by client demands and firm management, leaving their personal finances lower on the priority list. Here, Cassandra Crawford ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 07 Jan 2026

In-house teams struggle to keep outside counsel costs on budget 80% of time

Cost overruns remain a persistent challenge for in-house legal teams, with Gartner finding that only one in five legal matters referred to external law firms come in on ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 06 Jan 2026

Firm owner suspended from practice, ordered to pay $10k to employees

A New Zealand-based lawyer who repeatedly watched pornography at work has been suspended from practice after a disciplinary tribunal found he repeatedly exposed female ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Jan 2026

How law students can build meaningful mentoring relationships

As networking and mentorship continue to emerge as powerful drivers of success in the legal profession, Kurt Cheng shares essential insights to help law students begin ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Jan 2026

Why mature-age law students are in need of more support

Unlike their younger peers, one mature-age law student has revealed that many who start later in life often lack the support, social connections, and community networks ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Jan 2026

Cyber security risks are escalating for Australian law firms – and most still aren’t prepared

As cyber criminals grow more sophisticated and brazen, William Welch warns that Australian law firms are now confronting a level of cyber risk unlike anything seen before ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 01 Jan 2026