Not over-involving yourself as legal counsel
As legal departments continue to be required to do more with less — and in times of cost-cutting and economic turbulence — in-house lawyers need to maximise their time ...
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 04 Jul 2023
Are men aging out of the legal profession?
Law used to be a male-dominated profession, but with more women entering the profession than ever, will it soon be a female-dominated vocation? As one law society ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Jul 2023
Law reform needed to facilitate inclusive juries
Governments across the country have been urged to follow the ACT’s lead after the Supreme Court in the state determined that an interpreter could be provided to allow ...
THE BAR • Mon, 03 Jul 2023
Victorian Bar awards Hume students for academic excellence
Seventeen students in Hume, Victoria, have been recognised by the Victorian Bar for academic excellence in legal studies, in a move to entice more young people from ...
CAREERS • Mon, 03 Jul 2023
Will lawyers’ hours increase in a recession?
In a declining economy, some law firms are likely to demand more from their staff in a bid to maintain profitability, forcing lawyers to work longer hours — not only to ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Jul 2023
New portal launched to report harassment within profession
A new online portal has been launched in Western Australia to report harassment and inappropriate behaviour within workplaces, something the state’s Attorney-General has ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Jul 2023
40k solicitors now practising in NSW
The number of solicitors practising in NSW is now bigger than ever — and remains increasingly female — the 2022 Annual Profile of Solicitors NSW has revealed.
BIG LAW • Thu, 29 Jun 2023
Vast majority of SME firms forecast revenue increase despite declining economy
A new report has revealed that despite a potential recession being one of the main challenges for smaller firms, the majority remain optimistic about their revenue growth ...
SME LAW • Thu, 29 Jun 2023
Why regular check-ins are important for boutiques
Regularly checking in with your team is important for both their wellbeing and professional success — but for firm leaders, checking in with themselves should also be a ...
SME LAW • Thu, 29 Jun 2023
