In the past year alone, almost 150 episodes have been released under the Lawyers Weekly banner – delivering new ideas, practical wisdom, and candid conversations that cut across every facet of the legal profession. As we look back, we’re shining a spotlight on the top 10 episodes from the last 12 months.
10. Why everyone wants to be an energy lawyer right now
Energy and resources is, and will continue to be, an incredibly busy practice area. Here, a BigLaw partner reflects on what it’s like to work in this space, what the future might hold, and how those coming through can succeed.
9. Productivity gains from firms’ use of AI
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, recorded at the Partner Summit 2025, LEAP Legal Software founder and chief executive Christian Beck talks about the most notable productivity gains we’re seeing from the increased use of artificial intelligence by law firms across the board.
8. Setting boundaries with clients
Oftentimes, it is necessary for lawyers to outline clear boundaries so that the client relationship is not blurred. Doing so, one firm leader says, allows her to walk into court with a clear conscience and be the best advocate she can be.
7. Pricing models in the age of AI
The rise of generative AI and other new technologies not only changes the nature of legal practice but also client expectations and demands. Here, we flesh out the need for lawyers to evaluate their pricing structures as part of their service offerings so they may remain competitive.
6. How smart lawyers can take advantage of falling interest rates
In recent days, and on the back of lower inflation, hopes of a rate cut have been boosted. Here, we unpack how legal professionals of all stripes can prepare for such a decision by the Reserve Bank and how they can leverage their unique professional benefits to do so.
5. A barrister and pilot on living a full life
Experience has taught Damien Toohey – a practising barrister and professional pilot – that there are “no limitations in life”. Here’s how he does it.
4. Talking like a real human to clients
Lawyers, Jahan Kalantar says, are a “conduit for complicated problems”. To this end, practitioners must be better at appreciating the “greater fiduciary duty” they hold not just to the courts but also to clients and their idiosyncratic needs.
3. Unpacking the High Court’s Elisha decision
In December, the High Court of Australia overturned a 115-year-old precedent and determined that “sham” terminations can cause psychiatric injury. Here, we unpack the implications of this decision for businesses nationwide.
2. 2 recent High Court judgments and the implications for historical sexual abuse matters
Recently, the High Court has recognised that an “impoverishment of evidence” will not, in and of itself, give rise to successful applications for permanent stays of proceedings. Here, a BigLaw partner unpacks two recent decisions from the court and what those matters mean for litigators.
Here, a Canberra-based barrister details her pathway to joining the Bar and outlines how emerging practitioners can forge their own pathways to becoming barristers.
