Beyond the firm: How lawyers can forge new paths with their degree
For many law graduates, the traditional measure of success has long been a steady climb through the ranks of a law firm. However, according to Mia Madafferi, this is far ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Clerkships aren’t the ‘only stepping stone’, law student stresses
A common perception among aspiring lawyers is that securing a clerkship is the only way to break into the legal profession, but one law student says that couldn’t be ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Which lawyers would benefit from turning to a coach
While many in the legal profession might assume that coaching is primarily for those just starting out and finding their footing, John Kormanik has argued that those who ...
SME LAW • Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Mills Oakley poaches principal from global rival
National law firm Mills Oakley has strengthened its South Australian insurance practice with the appointment of a senior lawyer from global competitor Barry Nilsson.
BIG LAW • Sun, 17 Aug 2025
‘You need to be online in 2025,’ firm owner stresses
In an era where Google search results and Instagram reels can make or break a business, criminal defence lawyer Ahmad Faraj says the legal profession can no longer afford ...
SME LAW • Thu, 14 Aug 2025
Global conflicts and trade tensions reshape workforces and employee wellbeing, warns IBA
As geopolitical conflicts and political tensions persist, a new report from the International Bar Association has warned that these forces will continue to profoundly ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Aug 2025
1 year on: Has Australia’s Right to Disconnect really changed the legal profession?
As Australia marks the first anniversary of the Right to Disconnect, three leading legal professionals reflect on whether the reform has truly been a catalyst for change ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Aug 2025
Why children facing court need more support and empowerment
Recognising how daunting and overwhelming the court experience can be for children, one legal education officer has emphasised the importance of providing resources that ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 11 Aug 2025
NSW workers’ compensation bill should go back to ‘the design stage’, legal bodies stress
The decision by the Minns government in NSW to reform the state’s workers’ compensation legislation has sparked strong criticism from legal bodies and advocacy groups ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 11 Aug 2025
