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‘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

AI in litigation: Why the reality inside law firms isn’t matching the hype

AI has rapidly evolved from a theoretical disruptor into a tangible force within litigation practice. But according to...

22 April 2026

By Grace Robbie

How Australian law firms can turn AI failures into success

While AI fatigue may be settling over the legal profession, this is precisely the moment it matters most – because...

08 April 2026

By Grace Robbie

The booming areas 4 HSF Kramer partners warn lawyers can’t ignore

As the legal profession continues to undergo rapid and unprecedented shifts, four partners from a global law firm have...

25 March 2026

By Grace Robbie