College of Law names new group CEO

The College of Law has appointed a new group chief executive, who will step into the role no later than 1 July....

17 April 2025

By Grace Robbie

PLT 'rethink' required but changes to costs ‘unlikely’, says College of Law head

NSW Chief Justice Andrew Bell has intensified his push for changes to PLT and advocated for a price reduction, but the...

16 April 2025

By Grace Robbie

Maintaining ‘human talent’ in the face of change

While new laws can be difficult to navigate in the workplace, the Right to Disconnect should be seen as “a moment for...

17 January 2025

By Lauren Croft

Firms should ‘reconsider’ priorities amid Right to Disconnect

Following the implementation of new Right to Disconnect laws, employers need to go “back to basics” and practise...

10 January 2025

By Lauren Croft

Half of burnt-out lawyers say managers contacted them while on leave

Many burnt-out lawyers have said that despite taking leave to recover, they still worked and were contacted by a...

07 January 2025

By Naomi Neilson

1 in 4 lawyers will leave if not given better pay, survey reveals

One in four lawyers plan to leave their current workplace in the next couple of years, but better pay and flexible...

23 December 2024

By Naomi Neilson

The ‘pivotal role’ of supervisors for legal grads

For legal graduates heading into the workforce, employers need to provide clear expectations around roles and hours, as...

28 October 2024

By Lauren Croft

Implementing GenAI needs a ‘thoughtful and strategic approach’

Following five separate roundtable discussions earlier this year, a new report from The College of Law has unveiled key...

17 October 2024

By Lauren Croft

Can the Right to Disconnect combat the ‘always-on’ culture in law?

Aussie lawyers have a complicated relationship with long hours. Many are weary of the effects of burnout but will push...

14 October 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

GenAI promoting ‘a new vision for the future’

Following five separate roundtable discussions earlier this year, a new report from The College of Law has revealed...

10 October 2024

By Lauren Croft

‘There seems to be greater enthusiasm and confidence’: Acting CEO of the College of Law on current law students

Here, the acting CEO of the College of Law highlights the notable increase in dynamic and pioneering law students and...

27 August 2024

By Grace Robbie

‘You can’t adapt to change if you don’t engage in it’

In the era of artificial intelligence and digital literacy, legal educators now must assume emerging tech will be a...

05 August 2024

By Lauren Croft

‘The creative and positive use’ of GenAI in legal education

As the profession becomes increasingly digitised, legal educators now must assume GenAI and other emerging tech will be...

29 July 2024

By Lauren Croft

‘Graduates are rejecting the traditional law firm practices’

While the employment market is overall positive for legal graduates, new lawyers can be “very discerning” about...

22 July 2024

By Lauren Croft

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

‘Leaders are not born’: The importance of leading, not just managing

In an evolving profession, effective leadership has become an imperative for those in the legal profession – as legal...

11 June 2024

By Lauren Croft

Leaders must ‘embody’ their ideal culture

Positive wellness in legal leaders can impact an overall team’s mental health and prevent burnout, while exhausted...

05 June 2024

By Lauren Croft

Further legal education can ‘fundamentally’ help your career

New data from The College of Law recently revealed how valuable further education can be, from monetary benefits to...

28 May 2024

By Lauren Croft

Report: Law firms ‘lagging’ in providing benefits

New data from the College of Law has delved into legal careers across the country, showing that while those in law...

15 May 2024

By Lauren Croft

Corporates pay highest average legal salaries, report says

Legal professionals have an average salary of $102,100 – but new research from the College of Law has shown that law...

07 May 2024

By Lauren Croft