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How to become an influential lawyer

In the competitive world of law, one key to standing out isn’t just about winning cases; it’s about influence....

10 January 2025

By Grace Robbie

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The psychological traits of an influential lawyer

While possessing legal knowledge and technical skills is undoubtedly essential, a cognitive behavioural therapist...

27 December 2024

By Grace Robbie

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Top 10 episodes for students and new lawyers in 2024

Check out the 10 podcast episodes that grabbed the most attention from Australia’s law students, graduates, and...

23 December 2024

By Lawyers Weekly

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Understanding the path from law student to qualified lawyer

The road to admission in your state or territory’s Supreme Court, to swear your oath, is somewhat unknown territory....

28 October 2024

By Karena Nicholls

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Sending the elevator back down for next-gen lawyers

Struggling to gain experience within a law firm herself, the founder of Australia’s first all-pink law firm discusses...

09 October 2024

By Grace Robbie

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Is it wise for students, grads to use ChatGPT to write a cover letter?

The use of ChatGPT, and other GenerativeAI tools, has fast become mainstream in educational and professional settings....

30 September 2024

By Kace O'Neill

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Addressing isolation in legal education for Indigenous students

Completing a law degree is already challenging for many students and an intern at a BigLaw firm revealed that for...

30 September 2024

By Grace Robbie

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Why you should never stop networking

Networking, brand building, marketing oneself, and knowing and selling your value are among the most important skills a...

18 September 2024

By Paul Ippolito

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‘You are not defined by your last rejection letter,’ says law school dean

Last week, hundreds of law students will have missed out on sought-after summer clerkships with law firms. But, as the...

16 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

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What the first year of running your own firm looks like

According to one young lawyer who launched her own practice 12 months ago, starting a new firm is like learning how to...

02 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy