Opinion

Things I wish I’d known as a first-year law student

When I was getting started in my law degree, there were a handful of things that would have been great to be aware of,...

12 February 2024

By Daphne Fong

The life of a law student promised opportunity

My LinkedIn is full of posts entitled “advice to law students”; however, all fail to encapsulate the limited...

09 February 2024

By Rahima Masaud

Will 2024 once again be the year of the litigator?

As we embark on a new year, the legal landscape in Australia is at the crossroads of dynamic change, presenting a...

06 February 2024

By Trevor Withane

When can I break up with my lawyer?

New Year, new strategy: there are times when a legal change of scenery makes all the difference, writes Nicola Watts.

01 February 2024

By Nicola Watts

Why all lawyers need a 4-day working week

A four-day work week isn’t a lazy lawyer’s manifesto; it’s a strategic move towards sustainability, writes...

31 January 2024

By Stefanie Costi

Want to contribute to Lawyers Weekly? Here’s how

Lawyers Weekly is always on the lookout for high-quality opinion pieces from legal professionals! If you are keen to...

25 January 2024

By Lawyers Weekly

The pitfalls of charging rent to adult children – an estate administration perspective

The former governor of the Reserve Bank, Philip Lowe, once observed that “rent growth is going to stay high for quite...

25 January 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Is the potential of EVs diminishing in the absence of regulations?

With record sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in 2023 of around 15,000 vehicles and the National Transport Commission...

17 January 2024

By Greg Spinda

Can my employer stop me from moving to a competitor law firm?

Restraint of trade clauses need to be considered at the start and end of employment, writes Paul O’Halloran.

15 January 2024

By Paul O'Halloran

Can you be liable for a failed attempt to rescue someone from drowning?

Year in and year out, hundreds drown. Each is tragic. Each is avoidable. Bystanders, particularly surfers, play a...

28 December 2023

By Hugh Powell