Melbourne, Sydney recruitment markets were ‘absolutely’ impacted by lockdowns
Post-pandemic, these recruiters reflected on how COVID-19 — and statewide lockdowns — affected two major Australian legal recruitment markets.
BIG LAW • Mon, 21 Nov 2022
Finding your way in law: Career options for new grads
A law degree can open doors into many other career options aside from private practice, writes Jason Rickersey.
CAREERS • Mon, 21 Nov 2022
WFH post-pandemic considered more ethical than not amid rising case numbers
Employers who fail to make flexible working part of their culture are considered more unethical in the face of COVID-19, according to new research.
BIG LAW • Sun, 20 Nov 2022
ESG a concern for 90% of business leaders
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are featuring heavily in investment decisions in Australian boardrooms, a new report from Herbert Smith Freehills has ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 20 Nov 2022
Victorian lawyer takes LSB to tribunal over non-renewal of practising certificate
After the Victorian Legal Services Board declined to renew his practising certificate, a Victorian lawyer took the matter to the Victorian Civil and Administrative ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 17 Nov 2022
‘Dispute resolution outside the court has taken off in Australia’
Whilst nearly 50 per cent of all married couples in Australia are still getting divorced, settling disputes outside of the legal system has grown in popularity in the ...
SME LAW • Thu, 17 Nov 2022
The innovative evolution of wills and estates
Whilst wills and estates has historically been a paper-heavy practice area, this firm’s transition to paperless reveals an ongoing trend of innovation and efficiency ...
SME LAW • Thu, 17 Nov 2022
Lawyers seen as slightly more ethical this year than last
Despite still ranking as one of the least ethical professions across the country, Australian lawyers are perceived to be more ethical in 2022 than in the previous year, ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 16 Nov 2022
Respect@Work legislation means ‘significant change for the legal profession’
Last month, the Respect@Work Bill was tabled in Parliament and came with significant changes to the Sex Discrimination Act 1984. Whilst this is particularly relevant for ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 16 Nov 2022
