Major firm stands down staff, cuts remaining hours by up to 20%

A major law firm has temporarily stood down 3 per cent of its staff and asked the remaining workforce to reduce their hours, some by up to 20 per cent.

BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Apr 2020

George Pell hears final High Court decision

The High Court of Australia has handed the decision that could see Cardinal George Pell walk free or spend the rest of his sentence behind bars.

BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Apr 2020

How I juggle work life and family life in the time of COVID-19

We have all had our lives turned upside down by COVID-19. In my case, it’s trying to juggle the role of principal lawyer and being a husband and father to our four ...

SME LAW • Mon, 06 Apr 2020

Students left waiting as Supreme Courts confirm admission cancellations

To ensure the health of young professionals is protected, admission ceremonies across the country have been culled. Lawyers Weekly checks back in with each state.

BIG LAW • Mon, 06 Apr 2020

NSW admission board moves Winter 2020 online, considers exam changes

Live lectures and divided classes will be disbanded in the 2020 Winter semester as the Legal Profession Admission Board of NSW moves classes online amid COVID-19 fears.

NEWLAW • Mon, 06 Apr 2020

How law students can still network in the time of COVID-19

As a young law student or recent graduate, it is important to make time to network with established, legal professionals - but how do you do this when you’re stuck ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 06 Apr 2020

The COVID-19 changes to university practices, grading processes

Australian universities, including top law schools, have used the last month to move their operations online and introduce flexible options as part of a national effort ...

NEWLAW • Mon, 06 Apr 2020

BigLaw makes cuts, prepares for COVID-19 impacts

In the span of a couple of weeks, Australian BigLaw firms went from no changes to major cuts on partner draws and spending freezes amid coronavirus financial panic

BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Apr 2020

‘Fundamentally unsound’: ACT government removes jury trials

The ACT government has enacted legislation to remove the right of the accused to a trial by jury in a move that has alarmed the law society.

BIG LAW • Sun, 05 Apr 2020