Australian lawyers may be cautious when it comes to Facebook and Twitter, but joining a professional social networking site such as LinkedIn can provi...
Your own priorities will dictate what is most important to you. Ultimately our advice would be to consider all elements of a role not just the benefit...
When it comes to a lawyer's practice, there are advantages and disadvantages to being either a generalist or a specialist, but deciding on which suits...
There are a number of things you can do. Firstly, exposure to a mix of commercial work is invaluable. The type of work in your firm may include bankin...
Q Do I have decide now whether I want to practise?A The simple answer is no. While at university you should relish the opportunity to learn as much as...
Q If I decided not to practice and take a different job can I return to the law?A There is no reason you cannot return to the law, particularly if you...
Q People talk about 'alternative career paths' but what are they?A Typically, an alternative career path is seen as a position outside the traditional...
In today's market it is more important than ever to take greater responsibility for your in-house career and find ways to enhance your opportunities a...
While the overseas markets present a challenge to adventurous Australian lawyers, demand will return in due course and when it does, be ready to pounc...
Today, many lawyers are considering what options outside private practice are available to them. These include: Working as an in-house lawyer in a cor...
