How young lawyers can build distinctive brands

Given the increasing importance of establishing a unique and influential legal brand, three legal professionals share...

12 March 2025

By Grace Robbie

Navigating the legal complexities of a ‘grey divorce’

Older couples who want to divorce often have their minds completely made up, but there are still numerous challenges...

18 February 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Dreyfus to AGD grads: ‘The work isn’t always glamourous’, but it is a ‘privilege’

In his recent address to the incoming cohort of graduate lawyers at the Attorney-General’s Department, A-G Mark...

11 February 2025

By Grace Robbie

The importance of having an exit strategy as a law graduate

Here, an award-winning GC emphasises the need to develop an exit strategy early in their careers to ensure future...

03 February 2025

By Grace Robbie

Advice every first-year law student needs to succeed

For first-years, the transition into tertiary legal education can feel daunting and overwhelming. Here, two...

28 January 2025

By Grace Robbie

What mediators need to know ahead of 2025

As the new year approaches, four mediators have shared valuable insights and advice for professionals in the field on...

05 December 2024

By Grace Robbie

Young lawyers with diverse backgrounds should use it as a ‘superpower’ not ‘kryptonite’

Given the unique challenges young lawyers from diverse backgrounds face at the start of their careers, two senior legal...

22 November 2024

By Grace Robbie

Essential tips for law students to navigate exam season

As the upcoming exam season draws near, three law students share their invaluable insights and practical tips that...

16 October 2024

By Grace Robbie

Building a sustainable firm that thrives without you

Drawing from his experience leading three small and medium-sized enterprises, Bill Withers provides insights into how...

23 July 2024

By Grace Robbie

Senator, former barrister gives support to legal service ‘under attack’ by class action

The Greens justice spokesperson and former barrister David Shoebridge has voiced his support for the community legal...

23 July 2024

By Naomi Neilson

How partners can build a winning culture, according to Ivan Cleary

Ivan Cleary, the head coach of reigning NRL premiers Penrith Panthers, recently shared the key factors that helped him...

12 July 2024

By Grace Robbie

What I wished I’d known earlier as a small-firm owner

Here, Jennifer Tutty shares invaluable insights gathered from years of experience managing a boutique law firm –...

11 July 2024

By Grace Robbie

Advice from a lawyer-entrepreneur for young practitioners

Chami Rupasinghe, founder of Law Wise Youth, shares invaluable advice for young lawyers to not only stand out but also...

08 July 2024

By Grace Robbie

Navigating the intersection of law and technology

The legal technology industry is in a perpetual state of evolution, adapting to the ever-changing landscape of...

10 April 2024

By Grace Robbie

The need for a ‘commercial lens over your legal advice’

To be a successful business, firms should focus on having client-led commercial objectives in mind, according to this...

24 August 2023

By Lauren Croft

The Corporate Counsel Show: Providing advice in extraordinary legal matters

As an experienced GC, David Cosgrave has learnt that — when determining legal advice in scenarios one will not see...

17 May 2023

By Robyn Tongol

DPP under fire for advice on controversial Logies speech

ACT’s Director of Public Prosecutions has stood firm on his position that he gave sufficient advice to journalist...

15 May 2023

By Naomi Neilson

51 US BigLaw firms receive threatening letter from Republican senators about ESG advice

Heads of BigLaw firms in the United States (including 15 with major Australian presences) have been warned, by...

08 November 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

How proposed changes to advice definition could impact lawyers

The proposed change to the advice definition could have consequences for accountants, lawyers, and planners operating...

21 October 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

This law student’s ‘humbling and surprising’ award win

Extracurricular activities can set you apart from other students and set you up for your legal career, according to...

12 September 2022

By Lauren Croft