One of Australia’s major firms has “ramped up” its engagement programs, offering soon-to-be lawyers the chance to ask questions and connect digitally.
A Melbourne-based environmental lawyer has just been recognised as one of 2020’s best young lawyers. Lawyers Weekly reached out to learn about his career achievements, how he came to work in environmental law and advice for other young lawyers and students.
Due to the ever-changing landscape of the legal profession, law students are now more than ever needing to adapt to the skills required to work in the present and in the future, but the state of legal education is failing to properly prepare future law leaders. To gain an insight into what is missing for 2020, Lawyers Weekly spoke to three top students.
What was supposed to be a booming industry for law graduates to enter into is now filled with career uncertainty, so where does that leave soon-to-be lawyers?
Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with Taylor Root, is pleased to announce the finalists for the banking and finance category at this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.
In the wake of COVID-19, many practitioners may struggle to keep the lights on and continue servicing their clients. One firm has come up with a solution.
A woman’s right to access a safe abortion should be upheld urgently by new powers given to the South Australian COVID-19 emergency coordinator, human rights lawyers said.
Almost all economists would agree that every economic downturn from the Great Depression of the 1930s to the global financial crisis of 2008 had something in common: there were all, to an extent, caused by human nature. This time it’s different, writes Arthur Marusevich.
Global law firm HFW has continued its expansion in Australia luring a partner and senior associate from Lavan.
The NSW Supreme Court has acknowledged an elderly couple is at risk of death if they contract the virus and has considered orders to uphold the order for them to vacate.
