junior lawyer

What I wish I knew as a junior lawyer
Sometimes positive steps forward in your career as a lawyer can come from experiences that do not stand out to you all...
26 May 2025
By Danielle Snell
What ‘water cooler’ chats with junior lawyers must look like in FY25–26 and beyond
Much has been made in recent years about the potential death of incidental, in-person interaction and learning...
07 May 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Can next-gen lawyers ‘flourish in a broken system’?
Young lawyers and law students are more attuned to the importance of self-care than any previous cohort. However, there...
07 May 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Is AI the new junior lawyer?
To make the most of opportunities presented by AI without sacrificing (or neglecting) the development of junior...
03 March 2025
By Madi McCarthy and Shannon Cain
Don’t undersell yourself in law firm interviews
Avoiding common pitfalls: In my time interviewing lawyers over nearly 15 years, I have seen many candidates unknowingly...
17 February 2025
By Emma Turnbull
What partners want from junior lawyers in 2025
Mindset, enthusiasm, and adaptability have long been sought-after traits for the next generations. This year, such...
20 January 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Top 10 episodes for students and new lawyers in 2024
Check out the 10 podcast episodes that grabbed the most attention from Australia’s law students, graduates, and...
23 December 2024
By Lawyers Weekly
Federal Court pushes for ‘next-generation’ advocacy
The Federal Court has urged senior barristers to step aside and allow the “next generation of advocates” to have a...
04 November 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Sending the elevator back down for next-gen lawyers
Struggling to gain experience within a law firm herself, the founder of Australia’s first all-pink law firm discusses...
09 October 2024
By Grace Robbie
Are universities preparing law students for the real world?: Part 2
Here, four law students and graduates address and examine whether universities adequately equip their law students with...
26 August 2024
By Grace Robbie
Potential workplace hazards for firm leaders to be on top of
The managing principal of FCW Lawyers reveals the challenges and hazards present in the current work environment that...
11 July 2024
By Grace Robbie
Exploring the intersection between fashion and law
For emerging practitioners, venturing into fashion law is not just a career choice but also a compelling opportunity to...
27 June 2024
By Mariah Saad
‘Pink tax’: Why is gender-based pricing discrimination legal?
The pink tax prevails in Australia due to the lack of laws and regulations preventing the mark-up of women’s products...
20 May 2024
By Alyssa Whiffin, Michelle Tan, and Leah Ahokava
How emerging in-house lawyers can develop commercial know-how
Commercial skills take time to develop. Here, three award-winning and nominated young corporate lawyers reflect on the...
14 May 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Lessons senior lawyers can learn from the next generation
Embracing change: as the younger generation makes its mark, it offers valuable lessons in self-awareness and setting...
13 May 2024
By Amanda Little
Why all lawyers need a 4-day working week
A four-day work week isn’t a lazy lawyer’s manifesto; it’s a strategic move towards sustainability, writes...
31 January 2024
By Stefanie Costi
How lawyers can embrace authenticity on social media
Australian legal professionals should understand the importance of bringing their authentic selves to the forefront of...
30 January 2024
By Emma Musgrave
Firms must continue to evolve to remain relevant
Law firms of all shapes and sizes must continue to reinvent themselves beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, according to two...
15 January 2024
By Emma Musgrave
Build relationships and the work will follow, says associate
Building long-lasting relationships rather than treating each interaction like a transaction will hold junior lawyers...
08 January 2024
By Malavika Santhebennur
How junior lawyers can put themselves out there
The immediate past president of the Australian Law Students’ Association (ALSA) has shared how new-to-industry...
08 January 2024
By Emma Musgrave