Top 20 stories in 2024
It has been an extraordinary year for legal news in 2024, from misbehaving lawyers to major court decisions. Here, count down the 20 most-read news stories of the year.
BIG LAW • Wed, 18 Dec 2024
Why these BigLaw partners intend to lead by example
As women continue to confront obstacles in advancing within the legal profession, two partners from a BigLaw firm explain why they believe it is their responsibility to ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 18 Dec 2024
Why corporate insolvencies surged in 2024
Here, a BigLaw partner provided valuable insights into the remarkable increase in corporate insolvency rates observed in 2024 and elaborated on the underlying factors ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 16 Dec 2024
Former NT chief justice named new CDU chancellor
The former chief justice of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory has been appointed as chancellor of Charles Darwin University.
BIG LAW • Tue, 10 Dec 2024
‘Soft law’ could drive ethical change in legal practice, IBA report suggests
Members of the legal community have highlighted the discussion surrounding the capacity of soft laws to influence and shape ethical practices within the legal profession
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Dec 2024
ACU law school celebrates 10th anniversary
Australian Catholic University’s Thomas More Law School proudly marks a decade of dedication to legal education, underpinned by what the university labelled a strong ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Dec 2024
What impact will the University of Sydney’s new AI policy have on law students?
Following the University of Sydney’s announcement permitting students to use AI in their academic assignments, its interim deputy head of school and dean and two former ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Dec 2024
Evergreen and emerging challenges facing young lawyers
The legal profession has always faced its fair share of challenges, but these obstacles have become increasingly complex and demanding for young lawyers navigating ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 09 Dec 2024
Why 2025 will be so significant for AI in law
As AI continues to drive a transformative shift in the legal industry like never before, two prominent voices from iManage share their insights on how law firms are ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 08 Dec 2024