The real reasons female lawyers want to leave the profession

Despite meaningful progress towards gender equality in the legal profession, countless female lawyers still encounter...

30 April 2025

By Grace Robbie

Where do senior lawyers want to work?

Following our coverage of the preferred workplaces of emerging leaders in the legal field, Lawyers Weekly here explores...

29 April 2025

By Grace Robbie

How this lawyer’s tennis career served her up for success

After her career as a professional athlete, Jade Hopper has shared the valuable skills and lessons she gained...

28 April 2025

By Grace Robbie

What led this tennis prodigy to pursue a legal career

From competing in the Australian Open to winning gold at the Commonwealth Youth Games, Jade Hopper opens up about what...

31 March 2025

By Grace Robbie

Mentors are new barristers’ ‘greatest source of knowledge’

After going straight to the Bar upon graduating, this barrister says that choosing the right chambers – and the right...

10 February 2025

By Lauren Croft

‘You are not defined by your last rejection letter,’ says law school dean

Last week, hundreds of law students will have missed out on sought-after summer clerkships with law firms. But, as the...

16 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Are Gen Z lawyers afraid of making ‘real’ connections?

As the digitised generation, Gen Z has become infinitely more accustomed to making connections by way of smartphones,...

30 July 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

How DJing enriched this lawyer’s life

Jennifer Tutty reveals that her ability to merge the structured world of law with the creative freedom of DJing has not...

13 June 2024

By Grace Robbie

‘Competition is fierce’ for lawyers looking to move overseas

Post-pandemic, overseas travel is back on many people’s radars, including mid-level lawyers looking for a change in...

08 May 2024

By Lauren Croft

The importance of trial and error to find your ideal career path

The legal profession offers diverse career paths with abundant opportunities and varied work environments. To navigate...

29 April 2024

By Grace Robbie

‘Having a nonlinear pathway as a lawyer is a superpower’

While it’s common for lawyers to pursue a law degree and immediately enter the profession, Jeremy Koadlow’s...

29 April 2024

By Grace Robbie

How much progress have we made in promoting female leadership in law?

As the legal landscape evolves, diverse leadership has a critical role in driving innovation and fostering diversity...

15 November 2023

By Lauren Croft

How a legal background equips you for success in any industry

Being a lawyer comes with various transferable skills that can set you up for success in any industry, writes Laila...

25 October 2023

By Lauren Croft

‘If you don’t fail, you’re not going to be able to grow’

Young lawyers should be expanding their horizons as much as they can – whether that’s through mentors outside of...

16 October 2023

By Lauren Croft

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

Finding your way in law: Career options for new grads

A law degree can open doors into many other career options aside from private practice, writes Jason...

21 November 2022

By Lauren Croft