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How in-house lawyers can successfully transition to overseas roles

Opportunities for in-house lawyers to work overseas continue to grow and remain a compelling career prospect. However,...

20 May 2025

By Grace Robbie

‘The GC waiting room’: Why in-house lawyers are feeling stuck

Determined in-house lawyers are increasingly finding themselves stuck in what one executive general manager has dubbed...

13 May 2025

By Grace Robbie

How this lawyer’s tennis career served her up for success

After her career as a professional athlete, Jade Hopper has shared the valuable skills and lessons she gained...

28 April 2025

By Grace Robbie

What led this tennis prodigy to pursue a legal career

From competing in the Australian Open to winning gold at the Commonwealth Youth Games, Jade Hopper opens up about what...

31 March 2025

By Grace Robbie

An unconventional journey to becoming a special counsel

In a world where many law students follow the conventional path from high school to university and then to a legal...

13 August 2024

By Grace Robbie

Questions to ask yourself before leaping to a new role

As legal professionals consider potential shifts in their legal careers, an award-winning general counsel emphasises...

21 May 2024

By Grace Robbie

‘Competition is fierce’ for lawyers looking to move overseas

Post-pandemic, overseas travel is back on many people’s radars, including mid-level lawyers looking for a change in...

08 May 2024

By Lauren Croft

The importance of trial and error to find your ideal career path

The legal profession offers diverse career paths with abundant opportunities and varied work environments. To navigate...

29 April 2024

By Grace Robbie

‘Having a nonlinear pathway as a lawyer is a superpower’

While it’s common for lawyers to pursue a law degree and immediately enter the profession, Jeremy Koadlow’s...

29 April 2024

By Grace Robbie

Firms and recruiters must stop insulting job candidates

Recently, it was World Compliment Day. Set on the first day of March, it’s a terrific day to nudge positive...

08 March 2024

By Sue Parker

Empowering Equality: nrol, Champions of Diversity in the Legal Profession

nrol is on a mission to transform the legal industry by championing gender

29 September 2023