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Top 10 episodes for boutique lawyers in 2025

What sparked the most curiosity among sole practitioners and SME law firm owners over the past year? Dive into the top 10 most-downloaded episodes that kept this corner of the legal world talking.

16 December 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Clayton Utz promotes 7 to partnership

Australian BigLaw firm Clayton Utz has elevated seven senior lawyers to its partnership ranks.

18 December 2025
By Grace Robbie
Top 10 stories for lawyers in 2025

There were some major developments across the legal profession over the last 12 months. Here are the updates that stood out most.

18 December 2025
By Naomi Neilson
30 Under 30 Awards 2026 finalists revealed

Nearly 300 young guns across the country have been shortlisted for the highly anticipated 30 Under 30 Awards 2026.

18 December 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
HWL Ebsworth acquires boutique, expands Tassie presence

National law firm HWL Ebsworth is expanding its footprint in Tasmania, having acquired full-service practice Ogilvie Jennings, which will include three partners and most of the Tassie firm’s team.

18 December 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Access to justice declining at cost of public trust, 2 chief justices warn

Speaking exclusively to Lawyers Weekly, two chief justices reflect on the state of access to justice, question how it became a “niche” area of law, and explain why it has contributed to diminishing public trust.

17 December 2025
By Naomi Neilson
How lawyers can achieve peak success in 2026

As the legal profession undergoes rapid transformation, the traditional measures of success are no longer enough, and the standards for achievement have evolved. So, what must lawyers do in the coming year to ensure they reach their fullest potential?

17 December 2025
By Grace Robbie
What we’ve learnt this year, and what it could mean for lawyers in 2026

The year 2025 has, undoubtedly, been a year of change – marked not just by how much has shifted in the last 12 months, but also in realising just how much the landscape may still evolve. Such developments paint a fascinating picture for the coming year and beyond, writes Jerome Doraisamy.

17 December 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Top 10 legal tech episodes in 2025

With AI and legal technology at the forefront of the profession’s mind now more than ever, The Lawyers Weekly Show and our special series LawTech Talks delivered in-depth explorations of these game-changing topics. Now, we’re highlighting the 10 most downloaded episodes that sparked conversation across the legal tech community.

17 December 2025
By Grace Robbie
Implementing emerging tech responsibly at the ‘peak of the hype cycle’

With demand for AI skills growing and firms racing to embed AI into workflows, the profession now sits at a pivotal moment: beyond “the hype cycle”, where real capability building, governance, and ethical integration are vital.

17 December 2025
By Lauren Croft