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An overwhelming majority of Australian law firms believe that graduates do not finish university with the skills they need to succeed in modern practice, new research shows.

Pro bono is a central pillar of a law firm’s corporate responsibility efforts and it is time for law firms to stop making excuses for not achieving the target, writes Jaci Burns.

Sydney-based firm Kardos Scanlan has expanded its banking and finance practice with the hiring of a new partner.

A syndicate of financers has been advised on the $616 million standalone project financing for Tilt Renewables’ 270-megawatt Snowtown 2 Wind Farm in South Australia.

Disgraced cardinal George Pell has been granted a final chance to overturn his historic child sexual abuse offences.

The push for decriminalisation of sex work has once again been defeated by the South Australian Parliament, meaning workers in this space will still not be afforded the respect and dignity they deserve, argues one lawyer.

The High Court of Australia has made its decision on whether a convicted child abuser and disgraced cardinal, George Pell, can appeal his conviction.

The law is best positioned to facilitate inclusion than most other sectors as it “runs right through everything”, but when it comes to championing and campaigning an inclusive and diverse workforce, the profession as a whole could use some work.

An overwhelming majority of Australians believe that governments, businesses and multinational corporations have an urgent ethical obligation to take action on climate change, according to new research.

Hall & Wilcox has rolled out applications for its 2020 accelerator program, designed to help start-ups grow their business and expand their networks.