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28 May 2018

A recent panel discussion about mental health issues in the workplace provided timely reminders of the importance of self-care for lawyers in light of...

18 May 2018

Bakers turns it on for Barangaroo office

For Baker McKenzie, a move to Barangaroo wasn’t without some serious design overhaul. ...

16 May 2018

Newcastle panel to inspire next generation of lawyers

Members of the profession are invited to hear from three female partners, who will each speak on a panel designed to inspire the up-and-comers in law ...

15 May 2018

'Enriching, innovative' Race to the Future a hit

The first-of-its-kind mash-up of The Amazing Race and a legal hackathon has proven to be a success with budding law students and practitioners alike. ...

15 May 2018

'Side-splitting' serves of comedic gold on the menu for Law Week

Ten young guns will put their legal nous and witty sensibilities to the test in an awesome display of humour and verbal gymnastics at the NSW Golden G...

10 May 2018

RMIT graduate wins Clyde & Co Melbourne Art Award

This year’s winner of the firm’s Victorian-based art prize won for her dual paper-based artworks. ...

8 May 2018

UWA Law School appoints ‘Juris Dogtor’

A furry, four-legged companion has joined The University of Western Australia Law School, providing students with much-needed relief from their studie...

4 May 2018

Bakers partner running ultramarathon for Bali school kids

The head of real estate in Australia for a global law firm is currently in training for an upcoming ultramarathon across the Indonesian hotspot in sup...

30 Apr 2018

Gabrielle's pro bono contributions continue legacy of late mum

A Queensland law student has spoken about her motivation for volunteering with a local community legal centre and following in the footsteps of her la...

Jason Benjamin and Nick Collerson exhibit

13 Apr 2018

Firm puts Aussie talent on show at Sydney art exhibition

The works of Australian artists Jason Benjamin and Nick Collerson are being exhibited at Clayton Utz, as part of an initiative by the national firm to...

12 Apr 2018

UQ wins 2018 Jessup Moot

For the third time, students from the University of Queensland have won the world’s oldest and largest international moot court event. ...

11 Apr 2018

Vic Bar launches legal studies award for next generation of lawyers

Some of the top ranked school-aged students in the city of Hume have been recognised by the Victorian Bar for academic excellence in Legal Studies. ...

9 Apr 2018

Prominent former High Court judge offers wisdom to up and comers

The University of Southern Queensland has hosted the Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG, who offered his time to inspire students through a series of lec...

3 Apr 2018

Katrina Dawson honoured with posthumous bravery award

Victims of the Lindt Café siege in late 2014 have been recognised for their valiant actions in this year’s Australian Bravery Decorations. ...

3 Apr 2018

Holding Redlich partners don aprons for OzHarvest

Five partners from a national law firm joined many others in cooking up a storm and serving meals for a good cause. ...

28 Mar 2018

QLD firm celebrates 125th anniversary

Brisbane’s oldest law firm – which still trades under its original name from the 19th century – recently celebrated 125 years of practicing in Q...

23 Mar 2018

National firm marks 20 years in Sydney

Piper Alderman has just celebrated its 20th year in the New South Wales capital. ...

22 Mar 2018

Women’s Legal Service QLD receives biggest donation in its history

A specialist community legal centre, aimed at helping women in need, has received a sizeable gift from the Sunshine State’s Masonic charity. ...

19 Mar 2018

WLS stair climb fundraiser organised for DV victims

In mid-June, Brisbane’s top corporates will face up to the city’s tallest stair climb challenge, while raising “much-needed” funds to support ...

12 Mar 2018

Diversity duo team up to dismantle the ‘merit myth’

Two legal heavyweights have paired up in a joint initiative to improve gender balance at the top of organisations. ...

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