Top 10 career and recruitment stories in 2024

In this wrap-up, Lawyers Weekly takes a look back at the moves lawyers intended to make in 2024, the satisfaction...

31 December 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Job-sharing GCs push back on ceiling for part-time lawyers

In years gone by, making partner or becoming general counsel was “almost unheard of” for women working part-time....

17 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Lawyers now have ‘a much richer understanding’ of mediation

After practising in mediation for more than two decades, the practice area has grown and evolved greatly – and more...

28 December 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

It seems, to me, that more and more young lawyers want to leave the law

From what I can see, many fresh young guns – who once dreamed of making the legal world better – are now opting to...

14 November 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

How this young lawyer found her feet during the pandemic

Mei Gong may not have planned to commence her fledgling legal career in the throes of the COVID-19 lockdown, but she...

13 November 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Empowering Equality: nrol, Champions of Diversity in the Legal Profession

nrol is on a mission to transform the legal industry by championing gender

29 September 2023

Sponsored by Edgel Wyne Santos

Tips to build your brand as a lawyer

Building your brand as a lawyer is an ongoing process that requires time and effort. Done right, it can yield...

06 November 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Transforming Legal Careers: Your Path to Success with nrol

Discover how nrol is reshaping legal careers, offering expert guidance and international

29 September 2023

Sponsored by Julius Ponce

Living and practising according to purpose

Henry Carus recently celebrated his 40th anniversary as a practising lawyer. Recently, in conversation with Lawyers...

07 September 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Empowering Legal Careers: Celebrating Diversity and Excellence in the Legal Profession

Discover how nrol is championing diversity and excellence in the legal field through their specialised legal and legal...

31 August 2023

Sponsored by Jeremiah Samatra

Aboriginal Legal Career Pathways program to help Close the Gap in legal sector

A new legal careers program is set to increase the number of skilled and credentialled Aboriginal workforce in the...

07 August 2023

By Lauren Croft

Young lawyers should ‘be open to changing and adapting’

This young lawyer managed to become a director at his boutique firm before turning 30 — and had a wide range of...

10 July 2023

By Lauren Croft