legal profession
‘Autocomplete on steroids’: Lawyers reject Microsoft AI chief’s claim that AI will replace legal work
A bold prediction by Mustafa Suleyman that legal work could be fully automated within 18 months has sent ripples...
17 March 2026
By Grace Robbie
Lawyers are ‘always in a state of growth’
A recent panel for law students discussed leadership in the profession and what it looks like to find your path.
16 March 2026
By Amelia Mcnamara
The hidden dangers of constant ‘urgency’ for lawyers
In the relentless, ever-changing world of legal practice, urgency is increasingly treated as a feeling and instinct...
23 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Why AI won’t ‘kill’ the law – but could quietly undermine it if left unchecked
Claims that AI will “kill” the legal profession are everywhere, but not everyone is buying the hype. Instead, Jean...
16 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
‘Unvarnished hatred and evil’: Bell CJ warns rising anti-Semitism threatens Australia’s social cohesion after Bondi massacre
Following the Bondi massacre, NSW’s top judge warned that the horrific attack had revealed a disturbing surge in...
10 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Law firms on notice: In-house teams plan to take back up to 80% of legal work
A major erosion of work is looming for law firms, as a new Axiom report reveals that in-house legal teams are preparing...
03 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Most read stories about reports in 2025
It’s been a landmark year for Australia’s legal profession, with major reports shining a spotlight on technology,...
23 December 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Law Council issues new guidance on navigating client legal privilege
To support lawyers in handling the often tricky overlap between client legal privilege and federal regulator inquiries,...
15 December 2025
By Grace Robbie
Over-reliance on lawyers risks flawed arbitration outcomes, Ciarb warns
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators is calling for a rethink in tribunal appointments, warning that over-reliance on...
17 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
Thomson Reuters, NetDocuments join forces to boost secure legal AI
Global legal technology leader Thomson Reuters and document management provider NetDocuments have announced a new...
17 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
‘No regret’: How lawyers can redefine success beyond the practice
In a profession notorious for long hours, relentless pressure, and high stakes, former GC Mel Storey is flipping the...
14 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
From buzzword to backbone: Why AI is powering explosive growth in APAC’s legal sector
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept – it is rapidly becoming an integral part of the...
06 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
AI is changing the game for lawyers – here’s how
As the legal profession undergoes a profound transformation with the rise of AI, one legal expert explains how the role...
12 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
Why the billable hour is under siege in Australia’s top law firms
For decades, the billable hour has stood as the cornerstone of legal practice – but a new report warns that it’s...
03 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
1 year on: Has Australia’s Right to Disconnect really changed the legal profession?
As Australia marks the first anniversary of the Right to Disconnect, three leading legal professionals reflect on...
13 August 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
Allan’s proposed WFH guarantee ‘unusually crude’, lawyers warn
In response to the Victorian government’s plan to legislate working from home as a legal right, leading lawyers...
07 August 2025
By Grace Robbie
Why this ex-lawyer left the profession to help other lawyers thrive
After a fulfilling 25-year legal career, John Kormanik didn’t step away from the profession out of disillusionment,...
18 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
The unspoken privilege embedded in the legal profession
While the Australian legal profession is often regarded as a bastion of prestige, intellectual rigour, and tradition,...
16 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
‘The idea isn’t to make radical change overnight’: How to lead through legal tech disruption
As AI and automation continue to rapidly reshape the legal profession, partners must be equipped not only to manage but...
04 June 2025
By Grace Robbie