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Falling divorce rates aren’t telling the full story, family lawyer says

Although divorce rates in Australia have been declining over the past decade, a family lawyer cautions that these figures fail to reflect the broader reality, with a ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 05 May 2025

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