Opinion

Generational shifts in the legal profession: A challenge worth embracing

While generational shifts in the legal profession are nothing new, lately, it feels like these differences are becoming...

04 December 2024

By Lara Wentworth

The power of accountability to achieve your ambitious goals

The legal world is driven by deadlines, billable hours, and high-stakes decisions, leaving little room for anything...

25 November 2024

By Michelle Broadbent

5 essential strategies for a fulfilling work life

In today’s fast-paced, demanding world, burnout has become a common experience. Lawyers are no exception, writes...

22 November 2024

By Victoria Moffat

Can lawyers be too client-centric?

Being “client-centric” has almost become a cliché in the way firms describe themselves. However, some leading...

11 November 2024

By Andrew McKenzie

Property lawyers have a duty to advise on contamination risks, despite lack of guidance

While a duty to advise a client on the risks surrounding contaminated land is not explicitly articulated, lawyers in...

08 November 2024

By Elizabeth Wild

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

Emoji use not (yet) widespread for lawyers

Despite a Canadian court’s ruling last year that the “thumbs-up” emoji was sufficient evidence to validate a...

25 October 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Is it time for the High Court to expand employers’ duties of care to prevent psychological injuries?

With changing community expectations around rights to psychological safety at work and the destigmatisation of...

21 October 2024

By Travis Schultz

Parenting arrangements involving children with special needs

Navigating parenting arrangements from a legal perspective is a challenging endeavour, multiplied significantly when...

18 October 2024

By Michael Tiyce

Neurodivergence in law: Embracing diversity for innovation

Neurodiversity offers the legal profession an opportunity to innovate and thrive in an increasingly complex world,...

17 October 2024

By Libby Thomas and Justine McKeogh