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Lawyers’ habits prohibit efficiency

Lawyers need to review their personal habits to maximise their efficiency, according to a workplace productivity...

03 March 2016

By Lara Bullock

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The perfect analogy for juggling work-life balance

Lawyers often struggle to keep all the balls in the air when juggling work demands, family, health and hobbies – but...

29 February 2016

By Felicity Nelson

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Young lawyers view staying put as ‘career suicide’

A new study has shown that almost half of Millennials plan to change jobs within two years – and young lawyers are...

10 February 2016

By Felicity Nelson

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‘Options do exist’ for lawyers waiting in line for a partnership

Senior associates eyeing a partnership should consider switching firms to move up the ranks, according to a Burgess...

11 January 2016

By Lara Bullock

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Flexibility becoming more feasible

One young lawyer has proved that pursuing other interests while practising as a lawyer is possible, having qualified as...

31 December 2015

By Lara Bullock

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Barriers lowering for Aus lawyers in Japan

Regulatory reforms and increasingly globalised firms are making it easier for Australian lawyers to enter the Japanese...

15 December 2015

By Stefanie Garber

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Lawyers Weekly launches new bulletin

Lawyers Weekly has released the first issue of its new bulletin targeted at young lawyers – and revealed the name...

18 November 2015

By Stefanie Garber

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'Just not true' that law grads have poor prospects: Broderick

Entry-level jobs at top-tier firms may be in decline but law graduates should not forget the wealth of new job...

13 November 2015

By Lara Bullock

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Mentoring forms key piece in retention puzzle

The legal profession can prevent young lawyers from leaving the industry prematurely by offering them more support...

12 November 2015

By Lara Bullock

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Students urged to look beyond the careers fair

Universities are facing criticism that they channel graduates into private practice – and this starts at the first...

05 November 2015

By Felicity Nelson

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Young stars share interview tips

In today’s competitive market, applicants need more than just good grades to score an

07 October 2015

By Stefanie Garber

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Lessons from the field: sweat the small stuff

Young lawyers may not have extensive work experience, but immersing yourself in the details can help you become...

06 October 2015

By Stefanie Garber

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Lessons from the field: embrace your mistakes

Owning up to your mistakes and learning from them are key to getting ahead as a young

29 September 2015

By Stefanie Garber

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Law student, graduate or junior lawyer – choosing the right person for the job

      Promoted by Recruitment is a significant investment of time and money, and the wrong decision can be...

16 September 2015

Promoted by Lucy Kenny, Employability Specialist for The University of Queensland TC Beirne School of Law