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Why are Aussie lawyers switching to freelance?

A new survey has identified the top motivators for Australian lawyers switching to freelance work.

September 10, 2018 • By Emma Musgrave
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Flexible legal hub, Vario, has conducted a survey to determine the biggest reasons more lawyers are turning to freelance.

 
 

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Of those surveyed, 74 per cent cited freedom and flexibility as their motivators, while 46 per cent said the variety of work was a key driver. 

A further 37 per cent said the quality of work offered to contract lawyers was a draw card. 

“Freedom and flexibility topped the list of motivators for our Varios, which was interesting, as in contrast, the variety of work offered was the main driver for lawyers in the UK," said Matthew Kay, director of Vario.

"We’ve seen a real desire from Australian lawyers to transform their work/life balance and be more in control of their career day-to-day.

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 “More experienced lawyers are also, perhaps unsurprisingly, drawn to freelance legal work, as it allows them to take a step back, spend more time with their families or on passion projects, and get stuck into a wide variety of quality legal work without the other responsibilities which are inevitable when working for a traditional firm.”

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Emma Musgrave

Emma Musgrave

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Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.

Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences. 

Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.

She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University. 

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