Why feelings of isolation are so common for barristers

Barristers’ independence can be a double-edged sword; while it allows autonomy, it also creates profound isolation,...

11 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

3 barristers on the diversification of Australia’s Bar

As the Australian legal profession advances towards greater inclusivity, there is an increasing acknowledgement that...

02 December 2024

By Grace Robbie

‘Icon of the Australian legal profession’ dies at 101

Former federal attorney-general Tom Hughes AO KC, one of Australia’s most respected and decorated legal leaders,...

02 December 2024

By Grace Robbie

Barrister to be punished for ‘elaborate scheme’ involving client’s mother

A barrister found guilty of professional misconduct and unsatisfactory professional conduct crafted an “elaborate...

14 August 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Legal Home Loans partners with the Bar Association of Queensland

Legal Home Loans has joined forces with the Bar Association of Queensland to offer a number of benefits and assistance...

11 March 2024

By Grace Robbie

‘Bare minimum Mondays’ are not the answer

Monday is just a day of the week, like any other day of the week, really, but it’s always had a bad rap, writes Joe...

21 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Barrister clashes with solicitor in Supreme Court dispute

A barrister and a solicitor, both with considerable experience in the profession, have clashed in a Supreme Court...

03 August 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Draft misinformation bill will create ‘illiberal double standard’: Victorian Bar

The Victorian Bar has objected to the exposure draft of the Australian government’s Communications Legislation...

31 July 2023

By Lauren Croft

Bar Council releases guideline for AI tools but warns of risks

The NSW Bar Association has released extensive guidelines on barrister’s use of AI technology but has warned that...

21 July 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Victorian barristers slam Dan Andrews’ Lawyer X comments as ‘misguided, wrong’

Premier Daniel Andrews’ comments after the closure of the Lawyer X investigative office have been denounced as...

19 July 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Victorian Bar awards Hume students for academic excellence

Seventeen students in Hume, Victoria, have been recognised by the Victorian Bar for academic excellence in legal...

03 July 2023

By Lauren Croft

Former Bar Association president named Supreme Court judge in WA

Matthew Howard SC, who has served as the president of both the Australian Bar and WA Bar associations, has been...

26 June 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Barry Nilsson promotes 21

National law firm Barry Nilsson has elevated 21 professionals to more senior roles, including three to...

22 June 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Sydney lawyer who made major claims about NSW Bar to be struck from roll

A Sydney lawyer’s name has been recommended to be struck from the roll of practitioners following a number of...

16 June 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Courtroom advocacy is ‘inherently human’: Why ChatGPT won’t replace barristers

While artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging tech are likely to replace a number of legal functions outside...

05 June 2023

By Lauren Croft

Sydney-based barrister joins Dentons

The former commissioner of the Industrial Relations Commission of NSW, and barrister at 6 St James Hall Chambers in...

22 May 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Giant of the Australian Bar’ mourned

Tributes are flowing for “consummate barrister” David Jackson AM KC, who was — the NSW Chief Justice opined — a...

16 May 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Former Bar Association presidents call shadow A-G’s Voice comments ‘wrong’, ‘not correct’

In an interview with News Corp earlier this week, Senator Michaelia Cash said that the proposed Voice to Parliament...

11 May 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Victorian Bar members to vote on body’s Voice stance

Any decision by the Victorian Bar to support the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament, or not take a public...

10 May 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Sydney barrister ordered to repay solicitor after invoice stoush

A Sydney barrister who charged a solicitor a figure almost five times higher than the original costs estimate has been...

08 May 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy