Education

Murdoch University names new dean of School of Law and Criminology
Murdoch University has appointed Professor Alan Berman, previously the dean of law at Charles Darwin University, as the...
06 November 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Harvey prepares next-gen lawyers for an AI-driven world, expands into Tokyo
Legal software company Harvey has reinforced its focus on legal education and nurturing its international presence,...
14 October 2026
By Matthew Taylor
How AI is transforming early-career legal practice
AI tools are reshaping graduate training at Australia’s top law firms, transforming how young lawyers learn, develop...
12 October 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Future of law: Why new tech is yet to transform legal service delivery
While artificial intelligence has seen widespread adoption across the legal sector, studies have found that this uptake...
12 October 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Behind blue eyes: Shifting responsibility in the legal profession
Law is built on accountability, and accountability is based on experience. AI is removing the experience, and it’s...
07 September 2026
By Anonymous
The right to education doesn’t end at primary school
So They Can is closing the gap between girls’ right to education and what happens when primary school ends, writes...
17 July 2026
By Ellie Knight
Education needed to address lags in AI capability
While AI adoption has surged across the legal profession, many practitioners are still grappling with the operational...
08 July 2026
By Naomi Neilson
UNSW to open new $65m campus in Parramatta
One of Australia’s highest-ranked universities is set to expand its footprint by unveiling its plans to establish a...
22 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
Harvey continues regional expansion into Singapore
Global legal technology provider Harvey has furthered its Asia-Pacific presence, launching a footprint in Singapore and...
10 June 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Lawyers need to be one up from call centres
Lawyers must be better than mid-level communications executives who think they can anticipate the needs of every...
24 February 2026
By Allan Bonner
Law schools, legal education, and the future of the profession
In 2026, for the first time, Australian law schools will graduate students whose entire degrees were undertaken in the...
21 January 2026
By Professor Catherine Renshaw
‘Treat your AI tool like a junior lawyer’, and other tips for adoption in 2026
Responsible adoption of artificial intelligence is “not optional”. Here, a senior AI adviser discusses how lawyers...
14 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
3 firms team up for settlement, education pathway program for refugees
Early last week (11 November), three law firms collaborated on a clinic to finalise visa applications for over 20...
17 November 2025
By Carlos Tse
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
Should students face sanctions for AI use (like lawyers are)?
Earlier this month, a Victorian lawyer made history by becoming the first Australian practitioner to face professional...
24 September 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
College of Law launches Centre for ESG Law and Practice
The Centre for ESG Law and Practice, developed by the College of Law, will support legal and business communities in...
24 September 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
UTS to merge law, business faculties as part of proposed restructure
The University of Technology Sydney has released its proposed changes to address its financial troubles.
18 September 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Class actions filings pass 1,000 amid evolving risk landscape
A recent influx in class actions filings – with more proceedings having been filed in FY2024–25 than in any...
05 September 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Why law schools should introduce compulsory AI training
Just as law firms are rapidly adopting AI to deliver faster, better client outcomes, the first law school to offer a...
23 June 2025
By Oliver Hammond and Rowan Gray
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