pressure

The secret to finding joy in law again

In the high-pressure world of legal practice, finding and keeping any sense of joy at work can feel increasingly out of...

21 May 2026

By Grace Robbie

The need for lawyers to focus on thriving, not just surviving

The legal profession carries prestige and intellectual weight, but beneath the surface, it demands long hours, constant...

05 March 2026

By Grace Robbie

Resourcefulness key when faced with flat or reduced budgets (particularly in uncertain times)

With more in-house legal teams being forced to budget for uncertain times, being strategic about how resources are...

06 May 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Rate pressure and securing ‘competitive’ quotes

General counsel across the board are seeing either downward pressure on rates from external providers or an increase in...

08 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Are lawyers feeling increased pressure to work outside of hours?

In light of increased attention to working hours, Lawyers Weekly spoke with several managers of recruitment firms to...

12 May 2023

By Jess Feyder