The end of junior lawyers?
We have been bombarded with prognostications regarding the demise of junior lawyers, paralegals and even graduates, writes Bob Murray.
SME LAW • Mon, 21 Nov 2016
LCA urges action on 'catastrophic' imprisonment rate
The Law Council of Australia has underscored the pressing need for reform to combat the national Indigenous imprisonment rate, after a new report found it has increased ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 21 Nov 2016
Path to GC highlighted
In the lead-up to Lawyers Weekly’s inaugural Corporate Counsel Awards, three general counsel have shared their advice for legal professionals aspiring to similar roles
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Mon, 21 Nov 2016
Second stage of renewables fund complete
Three firms have advised on the second stage of AGL Energy Limited’s Powering Australian Renewables Fund.
BIG LAW • Sun, 20 Nov 2016
Two new judges take to Qld District Court
The District Court of Queensland has announced the appointments of two new judges.
THE BAR • Sun, 20 Nov 2016
Law in the big smoke
The distinct similarities between English and Australian law create an easy pathway for home-grown lawyers looking for a change.
BIG LAW • Fri, 18 Nov 2016
Aviation a prime spot for legal professionals
Tomorrow’s lawyers and those looking for a sea change might want to consider breaking into aviation law, according to an established legal professional.
NEWLAW • Thu, 17 Nov 2016
New judge for WA Supreme Court
The Law Society of Western Australia has applauded the appointment of a new judge, who will begin his role at the end of this month.
THE BAR • Thu, 17 Nov 2016
GC reveal the unknowns of corporate counsel
With the in-house legal profession appearing to gain greater traction, three general counsel have revealed what outsiders might not know about this career path.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 17 Nov 2016
