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Mary Gaudron’s unfinished challenge to the legal profession

The first woman appointed to the High Court changed what was possible for generations of Australian lawyers. But nearly...

23 September 2026

By Emma Musgrave

After the splash: What happens to BigLaw’s big lateral hires?

Law firms are quick to announce the arrival of a high-profile partner or a major team; however, what happens after the...

23 September 2026

By Emma Musgrave

Why can’t regional Australia attract the lawyers it needs?

Regional practitioners have spent years talking up the complex work, early responsibility, and lifestyle on offer...

23 September 2026

By Emma Musgrave

‘A bad career decision’: Inside the fallout from TikTok graduate firing

Just three weeks into her legal career, a young lawyer found herself at the centre of a profession-wide debate after...

26 August 2026

By Grace Robbie

‘The goal is not to become bulletproof’: Lawyer challenges family law’s resilience culture

As family lawyers shoulder the emotional weight of their clients’ darkest moments, one practitioner has warned that...

26 August 2026

By Grace Robbie

What makes a firm stand out to young lawyers?

With young lawyers increasingly able to be more selective about where they build their careers, Lawyers Weekly explores...

29 July 2026

By Grace Robbie

More than 20% of lawyers intend to leave their jobs this year

Law firms are facing mounting retention pressure, with data from the latest Legal Firm of Choice Survey revealing that...

01 July 2026

By Grace Robbie

AI is coming for BigLaw grads: What shrinking intakes mean for Australia’s future lawyers

MinterEllison’s revelation that AI was behind its decision to slash graduate hiring has sent shockwaves across...

20 May 2026

By Grace Robbie

The art of leading hundreds of Legal Aid lawyers

After years at the helm of the civil law division of NSW Legal Aid, the outgoing chief reflects on the realities of...

08 May 2026

By Naomi Neilson

AML/CTF compliance overhaul is coming – law firms, here’s your one-stop guide

With only a few months remaining before the AML/CTF compliance overhaul takes effect, many firms are still grappling...

22 April 2026

By Grace Robbie