The unspoken realities of being a criminal defence lawyer

To the outside world, the role of a criminal defence lawyer is often perceived as one of high prestige, intellectual...

17 February 2025

By Grace Robbie

What sectors were hit hardest in insolvency surge?

With insolvency rates soaring to record-breaking highs this year, a BigLaw partner delves into the sectors bearing the...

23 December 2024

By Grace Robbie

Evergreen and emerging challenges facing young lawyers

The legal profession has always faced its fair share of challenges, but these obstacles have become increasingly...

09 December 2024

By Grace Robbie

Generational shifts in the legal profession: A challenge worth embracing

While generational shifts in the legal profession are nothing new, lately, it feels like these differences are becoming...

04 December 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Young lawyers with diverse backgrounds should use it as a ‘superpower’ not ‘kryptonite’

Given the unique challenges young lawyers from diverse backgrounds face at the start of their careers, two senior legal...

22 November 2024

By Grace Robbie

Key challenges in-house counsel must prepare for ahead of 2025

As in-house-legal teams navigate a rapidly evolving landscape marked by budget constraints and growing workloads,...

18 November 2024

By Grace Robbie

Geopolitical tension a ‘significant and rising’ concern for in-house counsel, survey finds

In a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical tensions, new research highlights how these challenges are at the...

05 November 2024

By Grace Robbie

The challenges facing law students in 2025

As 2025 draws near, five law students reflect on the unique challenges that await them in the upcoming academic year,...

05 November 2024

By Grace Robbie

How sole practitioners can navigate workload pressures

Due to often juggling numerous responsibilities simultaneously, two sole practitioners examine the complexities...

31 October 2024

By Grace Robbie

How law schools can better support students address current challenges

It is incumbent upon universities to help their law students tackle the myriad challenges they face – not just a...

31 October 2024

By Grace Robbie

Challenges facing GCs coming into 2025

Here, four general counsel across Australia reflect on the most significant challenges they anticipate they will have...

22 October 2024

By Grace Robbie

The biggest concerns for barristers coming into 2025

Here, barristers from across the country share their insights on the challenges and obstacles those at the Bar will...

21 October 2024

By Grace Robbie

What worries sole practitioners ahead of 2025?

Ahead of the new year, five sole practitioners outline their primary concerns for the upcoming year and detail their...

17 October 2024

By Grace Robbie

How goal setting helped this legal counsel succeed

Overcoming both personal and professional challenges, Peter Muzariri emphasises, necessarily involves effective goal...

03 September 2024

By Grace Robbie

Key challenges for mature-age students and undergrads

To support the success of both mature-age and undergraduate law students, there are a number of key hurdles that need...

08 July 2024

By Lauren Croft

The evolving trends and challenges in music law

In the ever-changing music industry, seasoned music lawyer Julian Hewitt offers valuable insights into the trends and...

23 May 2024

By Grace Robbie

The inspiration behind this law grad’s work to better equip next-gen lawyers

Drawing from her personal experiences and firsthand observations of the legal challenges faced by young people, Chami...

29 April 2024

By Grace Robbie

Thriving in the evolving area of media and communication law

As technological advancements continue to shape our world, new legal issues have arisen in the media and communication...

15 April 2024

By Grace Robbie

‘You have to fail in order to succeed’

As law students embark on their journey into the legal profession, securing work experience poses challenges, running...

15 April 2024

By Grace Robbie

Navigating the intersection of law and technology

The legal technology industry is in a perpetual state of evolution, adapting to the ever-changing landscape of...

10 April 2024

By Grace Robbie