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27 Jul 2017

Virtual marketplace to bolster lawyers’ skills

An industry-first online symposium and virtual marketplace has issued a call to action to legal professionals, encouraging them to improve their level...

26 Jul 2017

Aussie law students compete in Vienna

Students from two Australian universities have competed in an international dispute resolution competition in Vienna. Write comment (0 Commen...

24 Jul 2017

New PLT program to fast-track legal admissions

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Insurance Lawyer (3-5 PAE)

Category: Insurance and Superannuation Law | Location: Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs Brisbane QLD

· Dynamic organisation ·

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Legal Counsel

Category: Corporate and Commercial Law | Location: North Sydney NSW 2060

· 18 month fixed term contract · 3-5 years PQE with TMT exposure

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Solicitor - Insurance and Health

Category: Insurance and Superannuation Law | Location: Newcastle NSW 2300

· Dynamic organisation · Outstanding career opportunity

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Solicitors Barrister and Registered Migration Agents

Category: Generalists - In House | Location: North Sydney NSW 2060

· We are an established multi-disciplinary practice located in North Sydney. ·

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Commercial/Projects Lawyer (4+ PAE)

Category: Corporate and Commercial Law | Location: Sydney CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs Sydney NSW

· Fantastic, supportive working environment · Wide variety of work, direct client contact

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20 Jul 2017

Women outnumber men in legal profession

A report has found that women outnumbered men in the Australian legal profession in 2016 for the first time ever, although they still hold far fewer s...

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20 Jul 2017

Do we have a leadership crisis in law?

Do you work for a ‘pacesetter’, the partner who rewrites perfectly fine reports, has little positive to say and is always quick with criticisms to...

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19 Jul 2017

Legal skills and tech know-how not enough for today’s lawyers

Barry.Nilsson. managing partner Don Leembruggen has shared the skills young lawyers need to take the profession forward. Write comment (13 Co...

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19 Jul 2017

Gen Y and the rise of freelance lawyers

Not long ago scoring a job at a law firm would be considered a career home run for a young professional; however, a shift in how millennials perceive ...

18 Jul 2017

Flexible working lets rugby-playing lawyer tackle dual careers

A Sydney lawyer has made the most of his firm’s flexible working policy to further his professional rugby career. Write comment (2 Comments...

17 Jul 2017

Students come together to advance Vic legal profession

A national not-for-profit organisation run by tertiary students and early-career lawyers is working to advance the legal profession through its use o...

13 Jul 2017

UTS launches legal tech degree in Australian first

The University of Technology Sydney has launched a new undergraduate major in legal futures and technology. Write comment (0 Comments) ...

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The lighter side of the law: when law and comedy collide

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Advocate’s immunity – without fear or without favour but not both

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