RMIT unveils inaugural dean to head its new School of Law
Set to commence in early 2026, Melbourne-based RMIT University has announced the appointment of the inaugural dean to lead its new School of Law.
BIG LAW • Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Push intensified to reinstate axed corporate law reform body
Another independent government body has added its voice to the growing chorus of legal experts calling for the reinstatement of a standing corporate law reform body.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 11 Nov 2025
The path for in-house lawyers to step into executive leadership roles
As in-house lawyers increasingly strive for a seat at the decision-making table, Kirstin Follows reveals her personal journey and the crucial lessons that guided her leap ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 11 Nov 2025
How a law student conquered childhood amid civil war and gunfire
From taking exams amid the echoes of gunfire to growing up during Liberia’s brutal civil wars, one law student shares his remarkable story of resilience and survival in a ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Nov 2025
Why saying ‘no’ could be the smartest move a law student makes
In a world where law students are told to say yes to everything – from clerkships and moots to endless readings and networking events – Hayder Shkara argues that true ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Nov 2025
Qld succession lawyer launches new standalone firm
Recognised twice in a row as a finalist for the Senior Associate of the Year (SME Law) category at the Women in Law Awards, Chelsea Baker has now taken the leap to ...
SME LAW • Thu, 06 Nov 2025
How lawyers can transition to strategic business advisers
As AI and technology redefine the legal landscape, lawyers are under pressure to evolve – stepping up from problem-solvers to strategic business advisers
SME LAW • Thu, 06 Nov 2025
NSW government’s challenge to landmark strip-search case could threaten justice for ‘thousands’
A month after a landmark court victory, the NSW government is set to appeal the decision that awarded nearly $100,000 to a festival-goer who was unlawfully strip-searched ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Nov 2025
How Australia’s leading law schools are preparing students for a changing legal world
With questions mounting over whether law schools are keeping pace with the fast-changing world of legal practice, four of Australia’s top universities are determined to ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Nov 2025
