careers

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
‘No tax case is the same’: Why tax law is a rewarding career path
There are “rare” vocational opportunities available to lawyers who choose a career in tax advice, one BigLaw...
09 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
What I wish I knew as a junior lawyer
Sometimes positive steps forward in your career as a lawyer can come from experiences that do not stand out to you all...
26 May 2025
By Danielle Snell
Finding a creative outlet in an ‘all-consuming’ profession
In a time when work often seems to dominate individuals’ lives, Samantha Little is proving this narrative wrong by...
22 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
The rise of the fractional GC
In an era where flexibility, cost-effectiveness and tailored services dominate business priorities, Elle Jones shares...
13 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
Will lawyers reject employers that backslide on DEI?
With BigLaw firms in the United States (including some with Australian offices) coming under fire for their diversity,...
07 May 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Hotel California lawyers: You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave
The “Hotel California lawyer” isn’t inevitable and shouldn’t be accepted as the cost of doing business in law,...
07 May 2025
By Rebecca Ward, MBA
Are young lawyers taking ‘mini-retirements’?
While emerging legal professionals are certainly more sympathetic to the idea of taking a career break than previous...
30 April 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Over 20% of lawyers plan to leave their firms this year
The latest Legal Firm of Choice Survey data shows that lawyers in private practice are increasingly likely to be job...
10 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
Top 25 Attraction Firms unveiled for 2024–25
Lawyers Weekly, in collaboration with Agile Market Intelligence, is proud to reveal the BigLaw firms that are most...
09 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
Why this lawyer chose to chase her dream of being a writer
After being a lawyer for over a decade, Gretchen Shirm left it behind to become an author. Here, she shares how her...
09 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
What’s motivating this lawyer-turned-LNP candidate
With the 2025 federal election looming, Leon Rebello, a solicitor at KWM and candidate for the LNP in McPherson, shared...
07 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
Can travelling make you a better lawyer?
A better lawyer does not just come from experience; it also comes from gaining a wider perspective and better worldview...
27 March 2025
By Paul Ippolito
Common mistakes to avoid when building a legal brand
To ensure lawyers avoid errors in their branding strategies that may undermine their credibility and impede their...
18 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Overcoming a validation mindset
To thrive in the job market of 2025, lawyers must shift from seeking external validation to focusing on transformation,...
13 March 2025
By Sue Parker
Is AI the new junior lawyer?
To make the most of opportunities presented by AI without sacrificing (or neglecting) the development of junior...
03 March 2025
By Madi McCarthy and Shannon Cain
The rise of the legalpreneur
The growing number of legalpreneurs marks a new era in the legal sector, writes Denise...
03 March 2025
By Denise Farmer
Has the RBA’s rate cut greenlit job hunting for lawyers?
Now that the Reserve Bank has cut interest rates for the first time since November 2020, the door is potentially...
28 February 2025
By Kace O'Neill
Don’t undersell yourself in law firm interviews
Avoiding common pitfalls: In my time interviewing lawyers over nearly 15 years, I have seen many candidates unknowingly...
17 February 2025
By Emma Turnbull
A former FWC vice president on the need for humane, patient (and efficient) justice
A former FWC vice president has shared his view on how commissioners should approach their role in the nation’s...
17 February 2025
By Kace O'Neill