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
Carroll & O’Dea celebrates 125 years of practice
Last week, Carroll & O’Dea celebrated 125 years of practice, which its managing partner says represents a “celebration of our people and our values”.
BIG LAW • Sun, 03 Nov 2024
How sole practitioners can navigate workload pressures
Due to often juggling numerous responsibilities simultaneously, two sole practitioners examine the complexities associated with this pressure and share their insights ...
SME LAW • Thu, 31 Oct 2024
Legal professionals urged to drive change following child justice report
Speaking following the release of a landmark report on child justice outcomes across the country, the National Children’s Commissioner outlines the critical role that ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Oct 2024
How law schools can better support students address current challenges
It is incumbent upon universities to help their law students tackle the myriad challenges they face – not just a climate of continuous change in legal education but also ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Oct 2024
How systematic racism is impacting Asian Australian lawyers
In response to a recent AHRC report, the president of the Asian Australian Lawyers Association has underscored the pressing necessity to address systemic racism within ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 29 Oct 2024
AI v human lawyers, in mock trial form
BigLaw firm Lander & Rodgers recently undertook an experiment in which a senior associate was pitted against artificial intelligence in a courtroom setting, which ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Oct 2024
Legal organisations raise alarm over new ‘retrograde’ NT laws
The Law Council of Australia and the Law Society of Northern Territory have expressed strong opposition to the recently implemented laws in the Northern Territory, ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 28 Oct 2024