careers
Having a legal mentor to gain a ‘competitive edge’
Law students and graduates are under pressure to outperform their counterparts in a highly competitive job market....
23 October 2025
By Carlos Tse
5 ways courage can unlock a lawyer’s potential
Legal professionals don’t need perfect conditions to grow – just the courage to start, writes Hilton Misso.
16 October 2025
By Hilton Misso
The hardest case I’ve ever taken was my own
Sometimes, the bravest thing you’ll ever do is quietly decide: I’m going to build something of my own and I’m not...
13 October 2025
By Sepi Agahi
Flexibility doesn’t come free – lawyers must earn it
For decades, women in professional services like law have faced the so-called “motherhood penalty” – the...
07 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
Debunking the top 3 myths about being a lawyer
Here, John Kormanik has challenged some of the most deeply entrenched beliefs within the legal sector, urging lawyers...
06 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
Top AI mistakes law students must avoid
While excitement grows around artificial intelligence and its potential to transform the legal profession, Lucy...
29 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
What no one tells you about being a first-gen law student
For many aspiring lawyers, the journey through law school and into the profession is already daunting. But for...
29 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
Lessons in career success from lawyers who took the leap
Forging your own path: traditional legal pathways can often feel like the safest bet – climb the ranks, secure a...
25 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
Pushing back on the ‘unspoken rule’ about success in law
For two Western Australia-based professionals, a vocational epiphany comes to those who come to realise that being...
19 September 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
The career boost of working abroad as a young lawyer
For young lawyers looking to differentiate themselves in a competitive legal market, working overseas may offer more...
15 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
The leadership pipeline crisis: Building tomorrow’s leaders today
Those who embed sustainable leadership capacity in their early-career talent will dominate the next decade, writes...
03 September 2025
By Madeline Miller
Beyond the firm: How lawyers can forge new paths with their degree
For many law graduates, the traditional measure of success has long been a steady climb through the ranks of a law...
18 August 2025
By Grace Robbie
How to navigate the transition from law school to legal practice
Transitioning from law school to the legal profession is a defining moment – one filled with excitement, pressure and...
11 August 2025
By Grace Robbie
Thinking like a lawyer is easy. Feeling like one? Not so much
Here’s why the grounding technique belongs in every lawyer’s toolkit, writes Naomi Pearce.
31 July 2025
By Naomi Pearce
The evolution of the paralegal
Artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, is “fundamentally transforming” how all legal professionals...
30 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Starting a legal career later in life: Stories, struggles, and successes
While the legal profession is traditionally viewed as one you enter straight out of university, a powerful wave of...
31 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
Clifford Chance’s head on why lawyers should only plan 2 years in advance
In a recent video interview, the Australian managing partner of global firm Clifford Chance reflected on some of the...
23 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Making partner before 40: A case for flexibility and female leadership in law
In 2025, the legal profession looks very different to the one I stepped into 15 years ago – and yet, when it comes to...
17 July 2025
By Melissa Care
Rugby star’s journey from the field to a law degree
Pursuing a law degree demands intense focus and full-time dedication. Yet, for this former professional rugby union...
07 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
Why executive presence is a must-have skill in legal leaders
Technical competence and experience are no longer the sole criteria for career advancement within the legal profession....
19 June 2025
By Grace Robbie