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

‘Sometimes you will be wrong’: Magistrate on managing impostor syndrome

After a false start into law and ongoing experiences with impostor syndrome, a Victorian magistrate has learnt to...

08 October 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Being mindful of junior practitioners in the courtroom

For three Victorian judicial officers, there is a juggle between making sure the job is done and creating a healthy...

07 October 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Supreme Court judge on the biases that shape impostor syndrome

A few days after Justice Mary-Jane Ierodiaconou was appointed to the Supreme Court, the unconscious biases of a senior...

04 October 2024

By Naomi Neilson

A judge’s tips on using impostor syndrome for good

Despite being rendered breathless by an early experience on the County Court bench, Judge Frank Gucciardo says that...

25 September 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Challenging impostor syndrome begins at the top, High Court judge says

To overcome the taboo around impostor syndrome, Justice Jacqueline Gleeson says, the leaders of the legal profession...

23 September 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Trigger warnings for excessive workloads not the answer

Combating the extraordinary workloads that lawyers often must undertake and effective management of workplace health...

06 May 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Deloitte appoints new partner as part of its ‘renewed direction’

Melinda Upton, the former global co-chair of DLA Piper’s IP and technology practice, has joined Deloitte as a partner...

15 April 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Jagot J: There are ‘significant hurdles’ for lawyers new to the profession

Law students face a number of challenges in law school, from competitive entry to expensive fees in a cost-of-living...

27 November 2023

By Lauren Croft

Federal Court judge, award-winning lawyer join Minds Count board

Following the departure of Australia’s newest High Court judge, Justice Jayne Jagot, from the board of Minds Count,...

15 February 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Jagot J: ‘Essential faith we have in the law might be threatened’ if working conditions aren’t improved

Delivering introductory remarks at last week’s Minds Count Annual Lecture, the Honourable Jayne Jagot —...

31 October 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Senior lawyers ‘can’t dissociate or absolve ourselves’ from psychological risks, says former KWM head

Former King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) chief executive partner Berkeley Cox, and KWM solicitor Margaret Cai, delivered...

28 October 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Justice Jagot to deliver remarks at 2022 Minds Count lecture

Australia’s newest High Court judge, Justice Jayne Jagot, is one of the numerous high-profile professionals speaking...

17 October 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Is WFH the new sick leave?

Seeking to better understand if lawyers are using sick leave when they’re unwell or if working-from-home arrangements...

23 May 2022

By Shandel McAuliffe

Zali Steggall: ‘Don’t let others’ preconceived ideas limit your ambition’

Having a mental plan and coping mechanisms in place is key to success in any industry, according to...

09 September 2021

By Lauren Croft