Opinion

6 tips for lawyers to network more effectively

If you’re fearful or apprehensive about your capacity to network, these simple tips will help boost your confidence,...

06 October 2023

By Ben Paul

Doing justice to their story: The value of ‘deeply listening’ to clients

As a newly admitted lawyer to the profession, a great deal of my time is spent being mentored by the team and shadowing...

29 September 2023

By Lauren Croft

Legal leaders must have an executive presence on LinkedIn

Leaders across all sectors are rigorously scrutinised for personal integrity, organisational diligence, DEI and ESG...

28 September 2023

By Sue Parker

Combating racism in the legal profession

Racism is alive and well in the legal profession – and needs to be called out, writes Stefanie Costi.

25 September 2023

By Stefanie Costi

13 mistakes to avoid when upscaling your law firm

The legal profession in Australia has witnessed a surge in micro firms and sole practitioners. But as the green shoots...

21 September 2023

By Travis Schultz

The new legal principle in Ford v Nominal Defendant

Following a recent decision made in the Queensland Court of Appeal in the Trent Ford v Nominal Defendant matter, the...

14 September 2023

By Travis Schultz

Legal workplaces are far from ‘OK’

Certain legal workplaces have absolutely no business hopping on the R U OK? Day bandwagon, writes Stefanie Costi.

14 September 2023

By Stefanie Costi

Tips for surviving clerkship rejection (from those who have survived)

Not getting a seasonal clerkship does not have to mark the end of the road for those looking at a career in commercial...

13 September 2023

By Jimmy Ngo and Lachy (from @legallyprivilegedofficial)

A young lawyer’s case for scrapping the billable hour

The billable hour has had its time in the sun, and it’s cast a dark shadow that we can no longer ignore, writes...

07 September 2023

By Stefanie Costi

The evolving implications of Australia’s modern slavery laws

Australia’s looming and timely review of the Modern Slavery Act will have implications that will impact upon the...

31 August 2023

By Professor Justine Nolan (in collaboration with Unisearch)