Podcast Transcript
Why law firms that embrace change will succeed in the coming years
In an era of rapid legal and technological transformation, Philip Colman has emphasised that law firms willing to...
11 December 2025
By Grace Robbie
In-house lawyers poised to lead businesses amid persistent uncertainty
With ongoing economic turbulence and rising geopolitical instability, businesses are urgently searching for leaders...
09 December 2025
By Grace Robbie
Why first- and second-year law students should be applying for paralegal roles now
For many first- and second-year law students, the idea of landing a paralegal role may seem intimidating – or even...
08 December 2025
By Grace Robbie
How early-career networks shape the next generation of lawyers
For law students navigating the demanding journey of learning, growing, and finding their footing in the legal...
08 December 2025
By Grace Robbie
Why the best firm leaders are the ones who care for their people
In a legal landscape dominated by billable targets, high stakes and constant performance demands, one partner says the...
04 December 2025
By Grace Robbie
Is this the most challenging time to be a migration lawyer?
With Australia navigating a turbulent policy landscape and mounting economic strain, a migration lawyer reveals how the...
04 December 2025
By Grace Robbie
How a luxury bag venture is sharpening a boutique firm owner’s focus
For boutique firm owners, stepping away from the business can feel impossible. But for Claire Styles, launching a...
27 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
How Australia is tackling space law’s next big questions
From the mounting threat of space debris to the rise of commercial space tourism, Samantha Pacchiarotta has revealed...
27 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
The bold, cold email that landed a law student a paralegal role at a global firm
Many believe that without the right connections, scoring a role at a global law firm is next to impossible. But one law...
24 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
How a refugee law student found his place and purpose in Australia
Arriving in a new country is never easy, but for Liberian law student Alfred Brownell, it was a struggle to find his...
24 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
How an unintended lawyer became managing partner of a national firm
For many young lawyers, the road to partnership is often a carefully charted journey, driven by ambition and clear...
18 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
The path for in-house lawyers to step into executive leadership roles
As in-house lawyers increasingly strive for a seat at the decision-making table, Kirstin Follows reveals her personal...
11 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
How a law student conquered childhood amid civil war and gunfire
From taking exams amid the echoes of gunfire to growing up during Liberia’s brutal civil wars, one law student shares...
10 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
Why saying ‘no’ could be the smartest move a law student makes
In a world where law students are told to say yes to everything – from clerkships and moots to endless readings and...
10 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
How lawyers can transition to strategic business advisers
As AI and technology redefine the legal landscape, lawyers are under pressure to evolve – stepping up from...
06 November 2025
By Grace Robbie
Could AI be the new devil’s advocate for in-house lawyers?
While most people turn to AI for quick answers, LexisNexis’s APAC head of legal shared that in-house lawyers are...
28 October 2025
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
Why this law firm owner prioritises driving growth
For many law firm owners, the demands of daily client work leave little time to focus on the bigger picture. One firm...
16 October 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
The law firm owner who fought for Olympic glory in Rio
Before stepping into the legal world and founding his own law firm, Hayder Shkara led a dramatically different life –...
13 October 2025
By Grace Robbie