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Current and former lawyers with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions are seeking compensation for unpaid overtime, two years after some of their colleagues received an unknown settlement.

Law is a profession built on rules, precision and precedent. At first glance, neurodivergent lawyers might not seem like the obvious fit. But what if the very traits often misunderstood as challenges are also the traits that make someone a sharp advocate, a creative problem-solver and a deeply effective legal thinker, writes Libby Thomas.

As family and estates law enters a period of rapid transformation, FLENA’s general manager has identified some of the biggest challenges and emerging pressures that will shape the profession’s future – issues it can no longer afford to ignore.

Lawyers Weekly and principal partner Mary Technology are delighted to launch this year’s Women in Law Forum.

Mullins’ senior leadership has been strengthened with the elevation of a partner and two senior associates.

Lawyers spend their careers answering complex legal questions, but according to a former big four auditor and recruiter, the questions that ultimately shape their careers are the ones they rarely stop to ask themselves.

Drawing on more than 13 years of experience, a commercial lawyer has launched a new boutique practice designed to help founders navigate complex business decisions.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled the creation of a new Fair Work Court, which he says will “resolve disputes faster and at lower cost, benefiting employees and employers alike”.

A veteran solicitor has had her practising certificate immediately suspended after being charged with multiple serious offences linked to an alleged $1 million fraud scheme.

Ahead of the November 2026 election, the Law Institute of Victoria has issued a call to action to those who may soon have the power to strengthen the justice system and protect vulnerable residents.