Law grad denied admission following shocking ‘kill yourself’ comment to royal commission officer
A law graduate has been barred from practising by the ACT Supreme Court after a pattern of reckless and troubling behaviour, including telling a royal commission officer ...
SME LAW • Mon, 02 Feb 2026
Mental health literacy critical for young lawyers, as the profession faces a crisis
As the legal profession grapples with a quiet but alarming mental health crisis, with nearly all lawyers experiencing a decline in wellbeing at some point in their ...
SME LAW • Mon, 02 Feb 2026
How young lawyers can build their own tribe – and why it should start now
With industry connections playing a far more significant role than simply expanding a LinkedIn network, Irene Kuo outlined how young lawyers can begin cultivating a ...
SME LAW • Mon, 02 Feb 2026
Ashurst adds 2 partners from BigLaw and national law firm rivals
Global law firm Ashurst has bolstered its Australian dispute resolution and employment teams with the appointment of two partners, joining from Clayton Utz and Kingston ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 01 Feb 2026
Which law schools are producing the most rising stars?
Ahead of the 30 Under 30 Awards 2026, Lawyers Weekly can reveal which law schools have defined the decade to date in producing and shaping Australia’s next wave of legal ...
SME LAW • Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Why ‘just pushing through’ is harming female lawyers – and how firms can fix it
For many female lawyers, the mantra of “just pushing through” across the many demands of life has become more than a mindset – it’s a survival strategy
SME LAW • Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Why hybrid practices are a game changer in an era of DIY legal advice
Pioneering a new era in legal practice, family law sits at the forefront of innovation and flexibility, navigating a landscape reshaped by artificial intelligence while ...
SME LAW • Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Senior Gair Legal duo launch boutique personal injury and employment law firm
Two senior Gair Legal lawyers have stepped away from the defendant SME firm to launch their own boutique practice, Leonard Blake Legal.
SME LAW • Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Sparke Helmore promoters 5, including 2 to partner
National law firm Sparke Helmore has announced the promotion of five lawyers to senior roles, spanning four key practice areas.
BIG LAW • Wed, 28 Jan 2026
