hiring

Law firms, please stop making me talk to a screen

If firms are going to use one-way interviews, I think they should at least use them to test something relevant to legal...

12 October 2026

By David Minahan

After the splash: What happens to BigLaw’s big lateral hires?

Law firms are quick to announce the arrival of a high-profile partner or a major team; however, what happens after the...

23 September 2026

By Emma Musgrave

How GCs will approach hiring, spending, AI, and leadership in FY26–27

A recent report from Major, Lindsey & Africa unpacks the trends shaping how law department leaders are viewing...

14 July 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

Why cultural fit is becoming a deciding factor in hiring lawyers

While legal knowledge, experience, and accolades once defined who got hired, law firms are now rewriting the rules,...

14 April 2026

By Grace Robbie

Law firms facing AML staffing squeeze

Legal professionals must move quickly on hiring for AML compliance ahead of the July 2026 deadline, one expert has...

08 August 2025

By Lawyers Weekly

What this in-house leader looks for when recruiting

When hiring in-house lawyers, many believe that legal expertise is the foremost requirement. However, according to this...

24 June 2025

By Grace Robbie

Creevey Horrell Lawyers promotes newest partner

Queensland firm Creevey Horrell Lawyers has promoted a family law specialist and “seasoned professional” to...

22 July 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Which lawyers are firms recruiting for ahead of FY24–25?

Private practice recruiters are seeing demand for particular kinds of lawyers as the new financial year gets underway.

15 July 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

More pay for 5 days in-office? Not in Australia’s in-house market

Of all the incentives a business may offer to lure corporate lawyers, higher remuneration for full-time office...

18 June 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy