International Bar Association

AI is viewed as a ‘next-year problem’ by lawyers, IBA survey shows

Although artificial intelligence has been a prominent topic of discussion within the legal profession for several...

17 February 2025

By Grace Robbie

Legal profession’s global economic impact valued at $2.4tn

A new report from the International Bar Association quantifying law’s socioeconomic impact shows that the work of...

11 June 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

IBA launches new guide for wellbeing in legal education

A new set of International Guidelines for Wellbeing in Legal Education has been launched by the International Bar...

18 March 2024

By Lauren Croft

IBA urges organisations to strengthen cyber security practices

The International Bar Association has released a new report emphasising the importance of cyber security for senior...

01 August 2023

By Lauren Croft

Aussie lawyer named as commissioner on IBA Professional Wellbeing Commission

The International Bar Association has established a Professional Wellbeing Commission, with a lawyer and mentor from...

08 February 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Spanish partner becomes 2nd-ever female IBA president

Almudena Arpón de Mendívil y Aldama, partner at law firm Gómez-Acebo & Pombo in Madrid, Spain, is the first...

16 January 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Complete disregard for the sanctity of life and the law’

Russia’s “disregard” for civilian life and international law is being criticised by the International Bar...

17 October 2022

By Keonia Swift

Death penalty ‘has no place in our world’, says IBAHRI

Marking the 20th World Day against the Death Penalty, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute...

13 October 2022

By Keonia Swift

MinterEllison partner develops taskforce to support Ukraine

MinterEllison partner Peter Bartlett has played a leading role in an initiative that will help in Ukraine’s...

20 September 2022

By Jess Feyder

‘Human rights and the rule of law are at risk’ in Myanmar

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has condemned the Myanmar government for...

08 September 2022

By Jess Feyder

‘Authorities in Russia are disregarding the country’s Constitution,’ says IBA

The International Bar Association (IBA) has condemned the arrest and pre-trial detention of Russian...

25 August 2022

By Jess Feyder

‘It’s easier to stay silent’ about bullying in law

Two leading lawyers feel there are “very few safe, socially agreeable ways” to openly discuss bullying in the legal...

22 July 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Every member of the profession has a role to play’: Legal bodies welcome IBA report

A number of legal bodies and associations have welcomed a new report to address how sexual harassment and...

30 June 2022

By Lauren Croft

Landmark IBA reports examine regulator action to address misconduct in legal profession

The extent to which disciplinary issues such as bullying, harassment and discrimination within the legal profession are...

27 June 2022

By Lauren Croft

Potential US abortion ban ‘a gross violation of human rights law’

After a draft majority opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States was leaked earlier this month, one legal...

12 May 2022

By Lauren Croft

IBA report recommends new policies to mitigate climate change

A new IBA report has outlined a number of recommendations on how organisations can meet global warming reduction...

11 May 2022

By Lauren Croft

How to improve workplace wellness

A number of improvements are needed in the legal profession to improve the mental health of individuals, according to...

04 November 2021

By Lauren Croft

2 in 5 lawyers still fear mental health stigma

New findings from the International Bar Association show that mental health issues disproportionately affect certain...

28 October 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

2 in 5 lawyers say they can’t discuss wellbeing issues with their employer

New research from the International Bar Association paints a concerning picture of the effectiveness of...

27 April 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

IBA, COL team up for online anti-harassment training

The International Bar Association and The College of Law Australia have joined forces to produce a series of e-learning...

13 April 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy