‘Check your bias constantly’: The changes legal workplaces should be making
On International Women’s Day, the Australian Women Lawyers president has called on the profession to take practical steps within their workplaces to address biases.
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022
International Women’s Day: BigLaw firms on diversity and inclusion
On International Women’s Day 2022, some of Australia’s biggest firms have reflected on the #BreakTheBias theme, discussed what they are most proud to have achieved in the ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022
How one firm is breaking down biases at every level
For two senior female practitioners at Hicksons Lawyers, this year’s International Women’s Day theme #BreakTheBias means “identifying these little beliefs that we have ...
SME LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022
The influence female leaders have on aspiring lawyers
Working within strong, female-led teams and being surrounded by each of their firm’s supportive cultures has encouraged two aspiring lawyers that there is a place for ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022
University opens doors to students of refugee background
An NSW university has welcomed four new students of refugee background into its undergraduate law program, which was designed to make it easier to access higher education ...
NEWLAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022
Legal scholars awarded honorary doctorates
For their “exceptional contributions” and service across law, academia and public service, three legal scholars have been awarded honorary doctorates.
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022
BigLaw program designed to take graduates through legal tech
Through formal and on-the-job training, graduates enrolled in a new BigLaw program will be exposed to a number of legal technology and innovation projects.
BIG LAW • Mon, 07 Mar 2022
Media Arts Lawyers expands into Brisbane
Boutique entertainment firm Media Arts Lawyers will soon start the expansion into Brisbane, adding to its existing offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland.
SME LAW • Sun, 06 Mar 2022
Vaccine mandate pulled before reaching hearing
A hearing into a Queensland Council’s vaccine mandate was stopped in its tracks when the entire policy was cancelled an hour before it was due to begin, leaving the ...
SME LAW • Sun, 06 Mar 2022
