law graduates

The simple habits that make junior lawyers better on the phone
As email threads and messaging platforms increasingly dominate workplace communication, two senior members of the...
08 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
‘The million-dollar question’: How AI is reshaping legal education and entry into law
Concerns about AI displacing law graduate roles, following developments at MinterEllison, are forcing universities to...
03 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
AI is coming for BigLaw grads: What shrinking intakes mean for Australia’s future lawyers
MinterEllison’s revelation that AI was behind its decision to slash graduate hiring has sent shockwaves across...
20 May 2026
By Grace Robbie
Why law graduates who voice their goals get ahead faster
After experiencing this firsthand, one partner has observed that lawyers early in their careers who are clear about...
27 April 2026
By Grace Robbie
The power of yes: How saying yes can shape your legal career
For young lawyers, diving into challenging tasks can feel intimidating, but one fast-rising partner credits her rapid...
13 April 2026
By Grace Robbie
Why working in the bush is the fast track for legal careers
Many young lawyers assume that the fast track to career success runs straight through the city’s bustling streets....
13 April 2026
By Grace Robbie
Inside the legal job hunt: Lessons from top law graduates
Landing that first role for law graduates now feels like navigating a labyrinth of scarce opportunities, rejection...
25 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Why young lawyers are facing one of the toughest job markets in years
As the once-quiet promise that hard work and finishing a law degree would guarantee a job rapidly unravels, two...
11 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Law grad denied admission following shocking ‘kill yourself’ comment to royal commission officer
A law graduate has been barred from practising by the ACT Supreme Court after a pattern of reckless and troubling...
03 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
3 steps young lawyers can take to confidently navigate AI
For young lawyers, stepping into the legal profession today can feel thrilling – and a little overwhelming – thanks...
27 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
Graduate cleared to practise law after violent spree and police punch
A law graduate convicted of a string of violent offences – after being capsicum-sprayed by police during a...
15 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
How to nail your interview with a law firm
Securing an interview with a law firm is a significant milestone, and often an intimidating experience, for any...
01 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
How to navigate the transition from law school to legal practice
Transitioning from law school to the legal profession is a defining moment – one filled with excitement, pressure and...
11 August 2025
By Grace Robbie
Stopping firms from ‘ghosting’ law students
Across Australia, law students face a frustrating and disheartening challenge during their job searches: being...
02 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
The importance of having an exit strategy as a law graduate
Here, an award-winning GC emphasises the need to develop an exit strategy early in their careers to ensure future...
03 February 2025
By Grace Robbie
Top 10 stories for graduates and young lawyers in 2024
Here, Lawyers Weekly counts down the most-read stories pertaining to the day-to-day experience of legal graduates and...
06 January 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
The current issues law students must overcome: Part 1
Law students across Australia discuss here how the escalating burden of HECS debts and the annoying cost of living...
19 August 2024
By Grace Robbie
Are universities preparing law students for the real world?: Part 1
Here, three law students and graduates address and examine whether universities are adequately equipping their law...
15 August 2024
By Grace Robbie
Why get practical work experience as a law student?
Acquiring practical experience in the profession is vital for law students to effectively navigate the complexities of...
13 August 2024
By Grace Robbie
How law grads can ‘make their mark on the world’
Here, recent law graduate Jad Al-Masri imparts the legal skills and knowledge that he has acquired since embarking on...
22 July 2024
By Grace Robbie