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Big Law 04 April 2025 ByRebecca Ward, MBAWhy lawyers’ brains won’t let go of work in progress

The Zeigarnik effect: for lawyers, unfinished tasks don’t just linger; they demand attention. This is no coincidence,...

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Careers 28 March 2025 ByRay SteinwallThe value to lawyers of making mistakes

Few lawyers would be willing openly to discuss their mistakes as they would their successes, writes Ray Steinwall.

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Careers 27 March 2025 ByPaul IppolitoCan travelling make you a better lawyer?

A better lawyer does not just come from experience; it also comes from gaining a wider perspective and better worldview...

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Big Law 18 March 2025 ByJerome DoraisamyCommon mistakes to avoid when building a legal brand

To ensure lawyers avoid errors in their branding strategies that may undermine their credibility and impede their...

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SME Law 13 March 2025 BySue ParkerOvercoming a validation mindset

To thrive in the job market of 2025, lawyers must shift from seeking external validation to focusing on transformation,...

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The Bar 06 March 2025 ByPenny ThewCombating ‘broification’, ‘Baby Reindeer’-like workplace...

New mandatory equality and wellbeing barrister training proposed by the Australian Bar Association could help fight...

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SME Law 03 March 2025 ByMadi McCarthy and Shannon CainIs AI the new junior lawyer?

To make the most of opportunities presented by AI without sacrificing (or neglecting) the development of junior...

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Careers 03 March 2025 ByDenise FarmerThe rise of the legalpreneur

The growing number of legalpreneurs marks a new era in the legal sector, writes Denise Farmer.

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Careers 28 February 2025 ByKace O'NeillHas the RBA’s rate cut greenlit job hunting for lawyers?

Now that the Reserve Bank has cut interest rates for the first time since November 2020, the door is potentially opening...

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SME Law 17 February 2025 ByEmma TurnbullDon’t undersell yourself in law firm interviews

Avoiding common pitfalls: In my time interviewing lawyers over nearly 15 years, I have seen many candidates unknowingly...

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