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National law firm Mills Oakley has hired one corporate partner each from global firms Dentons and Baker McKenzie.

Thomson Geer has advised on the sale of Buderim Group’s Ginger division for $13 million.

There is no doubt flexible working is here to stay in law firms. Once tasted, the freedom and flexibility provided by working away from the office are not easily given up, writes Stuart J. Barnett.

From this week onwards, all new litigation funding vehicles will now be required to hold an Australian Financial Services Licence and the funding industry can now face direct regulation from the ASIC.

With trivia being a long-time tradition, one national law firm was able to run a successful virtual trivia night whilst boosting overall mental health initiatives across the firm’s lawyers during lockdown.

Networking early, ditching the tv-show fantasies and putting yourself first are just some of the proven tips for securing employment shortly after graduation.

In its first-ever virtual admission ceremony, the Chief Justice of NSW’s Supreme Court has welcomed the newest members of the legal profession, addressing the major legal challenges and social issues that the next generation will be responsible for.

“Members of the jury,” an associate professor – posing as the presiding judge – tells a camera, starting a virtual courtroom trial designed to put future law students in the seat of a juror to understand the practical experiences of a real-world case.

Lawyers Weekly’s Protégé examines the last fortnight of news to bring young, studying and new lawyers the key updates that they should know about their profession.

Australia is a big beneficiary of globalisation and firms at the big end of town must continue to look outward as we pivot to a post-pandemic world, says Sue Kench.