‘Does not go far enough’: Queensland A-G responds to consent law advocates

The new Queensland Attorney-General has responded to concerns that the upcoming, February sittings will be used to push forward with the controversial recommendations ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 13 Jan 2021

Solicitor ordered to pay $131k for misappropriating trust fund

A Canberra-based director has been ordered to pay $131,205 for misappropriating his practice’s trust account. It is the fourth time he has been involved in similar ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 12 Jan 2021

Paralegal sues Brisbane firm over COVID-19 pay reductions

A Brisbane-based paralegal has accused her former firm and its founder of dishonesty, alleging that they lied to her when they reduced her pay by 20 per cent.

BIG LAW • Mon, 11 Jan 2021

‘Top of their game’: What it’s like to work as a BigLaw graduate

With thousands of new lawyers graduating through the ranks every year, only a select, lucky few get the chance to work at a top-tier firm – so what is it really like and ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 11 Jan 2021

Preparing for 2021: What makes an award-winning resume

From the students just starting their law degrees through to those entering penultimate years, each and every future lawyer should be using 2021 to build on their resumes ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 11 Jan 2021

Why young lawyers should prioritise pro bono over billable hours

Young lawyers graduating into practice this year and new students looking for portfolio-building opportunities should prioritise volunteering and pro bono work.

NEWLAW • Mon, 11 Jan 2021

How two grads are making real change in the profession

Two recent graduates from Griffith University are ready to reshape the legal profession for the better with initiatives to make it more inclusive and diverse for all ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 11 Jan 2021

Baker McKenzie appoints new global COO

Baker McKenzie has appointed a new global chief operating officer to oversee its firm’s business services function and an internal services transformation project.

BIG LAW • Thu, 07 Jan 2021

From lawyer to author: The legal books that hit shelves in 2020

With the year wrapping up and the holiday’s just around the corner, Lawyers Weekly’s Wig and Chamber news bulletin takes a look back at the book reviews from 2020, from ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Jan 2021