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Working overtime is ‘self-defeating’

Research repeatedly demonstrates that overwork drags down productivity. Yet, almost half of Australian lawyers report...

15 September 2015

By Felicity Nelson

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‘Play bigger’ to get ahead, lawyers told

To get noticed at work, lawyers – particularly women – need to learn to self-promote and boost their visibility, a...

28 August 2015

By Stefanie Garber

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Lessons from the field: work smarter, not harder

New recruits are often told pulling all-nighters is par for the course, but one young lawyer offers a different...

31 July 2015

By Stefanie Garber

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Embrace your point of difference, lawyers urged

Having niche interests or an unusual resume can help further your legal career, a former Australian Law Awards winner...

23 July 2015

By Stefanie Garber

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Headhunters target award-winners

Lawyers with awards to their name are more likely to catch the eye of recruiters and impress potential employers, says...

21 July 2015

By Felicity Nelson

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Bilingual lawyers have competitive edge

The globalisation of Australian law firms has increased demand for lawyers with foreign language skills but...

10 July 2015

By Felicity Nelson

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Build influence by 'getting out of your office'

A general counsel's influence on management and strategy is often determined by the strength of their face-to-face...

08 July 2015

By Stefanie Garber

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Business degree ‘essential’ for corporate lawyers

The dean of the University of Western Sydney has warned a law degree alone may be insufficient preparation for a career...

06 July 2015

By Stefanie Garber

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5 Habits to Instil in your Junior Lawyers

Promoted by  We were all new lawyers...

01 May 2015

Promoted by Leo Cussen

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Youth on his side

Hall & Wilcox managing partner Tony Macvean proved he could lead a firm at the age of 37. After seven years at the...

20 February 2015

Promoted by Leanne Mezrani

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Better late than never mature-age graduates

It’s two in the morning and Lawrence Lau is surrounded by law readings and energy drinks, trying not to think about...

20 February 2015

Promoted by Felicity Nelson

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How to be the best lawyer possible in 2015

The Law Institute of Victoria’s immediate past president, Geoff Bowyer, lists his top tips for being a better lawyer...

13 January 2015

By Geoff Bowyer

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Q&A: Joe James

Joe James, the executive general manager – commercial, technical & legal from the Port Authority of New South...

10 December 2014

By Digital

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Partner Profile: Julia Cameron

We ask a law firm partner a series of rapid-fire questions about their career. This time: Julia Cameron from Rigby...

09 December 2014

By Digital