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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
Remote communities left behind in legal support, says principal lawyer
Despite ongoing election promises and hopes for change, residents in rural and remote areas of Australia continue to...
15 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
The rise of the fractional GC
In an era where flexibility, cost-effectiveness and tailored services dominate business priorities, Elle Jones shares...
13 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 law students can combat burnout
While burnout has become an increasingly rapid (and almost accepted) part of being a law student, Aaron Lee shares the...
12 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
How lawyers can step up in their communities
Amid a rapidly evolving legal landscape, Emily Mawson urges young lawyers to break out of the legal bubble and dive...
02 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
How slowing down your law degree can fast-track your success
By taking a more deliberate approach to her law degree, Charlotte Carles believes she has developed a stronger sense of...
28 April 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 to consider before moving abroad for in-house roles
Deciding to relocate for work, particularly in the legal field, is a significant decision that requires thorough...
22 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
Australia needs more young voices in Parliament, says KWM lawyer and LNP candidate
On a mission to make history as one of the youngest people ever elected to Parliament, Leon Rebello highlighted the...
16 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
Why this law student slowed down her degree
While many law students race to finish their degrees and jumpstart their careers, one law student has discovered the...
14 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
How youth and union roots are driving this lawyer-turned-Labor candidate
Emily Mawson – a plaintiff lawyer at a national firm – is running to reclaim a marginal seat for Labor, fuelled by...
09 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
What’s motivating this lawyer-turned-LNP candidate
With the 2025 federal election looming, Leon Rebello, a solicitor at KWM and candidate for the LNP in McPherson, shared...
07 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
How law firms can implement an employee ownership structure
For firms considering integrating employee ownership structures into their business models, one principal has outlined...
27 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
‘Don’t lose hope’: Advice to law students making professional connections
As law students continue to face difficulties in establishing industry connections, a firm owner who has encountered...
17 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
Could employee ownership work in law firms?
As business leaders across the nation begin to explore employee ownership structures, one principal reflects on whether...
13 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
Steps for firm owners when planning maternity leave
Balancing leave with managing a law firm can be an overwhelming challenge for female firm owners. Drawing from her...
12 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
Firms need to do more to support working parents, lawyer says
A senior procurement lawyer at ANZ has urged law firms to reassess their hiring practices and support mechanisms for...
07 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
How next-gen lawyers can build a professional network
With breaking into the legal profession remaining a significant challenge for law graduates and university students, a...
03 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
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