professional development
Going from 1 child to 2 ‘reshapes everything’ for lawyers
Becoming a parent, while working as a lawyer, upends one’s personal and professional being. The jump to having a...
03 December 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Why good lawyers think like mathematicians
At first glance, the parallels between mathematics and law seem unlikely. One deals in numbers; the other in norms. Yet...
20 November 2025
By Rebecca Ward, MBA
The worst leadership advice senior lawyers have received (and what it taught them)
Here, a former GC, three firm heads, and a prominent litigation partner reflect on bad advice they’ve received over...
19 November 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Justice Yehia on the key differences between mentorship and sponsorship
At a recent gathering of Western Sydney-based practitioners, Supreme Court Justice Dina Yehia reflected on the value of...
18 November 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
LawUno named as principal partner for 30 Under 30 Awards 2026
The principal partner for next year’s 30 Under 30 Awards will be LawUno, a new professional network built exclusively...
05 November 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
5 ways courage can unlock a lawyer’s potential
Legal professionals don’t need perfect conditions to grow – just the courage to start, writes Hilton Misso.
16 October 2025
By Hilton Misso
The hardest case I’ve ever taken was my own
Sometimes, the bravest thing you’ll ever do is quietly decide: I’m going to build something of my own and I’m not...
13 October 2025
By Sepi Agahi
Lessons from selling a law firm for $57m
Selling a law firm for $57 million wasn’t just a financial event. It was a manifestation of belief, risk and...
09 October 2025
By Hilton Misso
Flexibility doesn’t come free – lawyers must earn it
For decades, women in professional services like law have faced the so-called “motherhood penalty” – the...
07 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
Debunking the top 3 myths about being a lawyer
Here, John Kormanik has challenged some of the most deeply entrenched beliefs within the legal sector, urging lawyers...
06 October 2025
By Grace Robbie
Top AI mistakes law students must avoid
While excitement grows around artificial intelligence and its potential to transform the legal profession, Lucy...
29 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
What no one tells you about being a first-gen law student
For many aspiring lawyers, the journey through law school and into the profession is already daunting. But for...
29 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
Lessons in career success from lawyers who took the leap
Forging your own path: traditional legal pathways can often feel like the safest bet – climb the ranks, secure a...
25 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
College of Law launches Centre for ESG Law and Practice
The Centre for ESG Law and Practice, developed by the College of Law, will support legal and business communities in...
24 September 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Pushing back on the ‘unspoken rule’ about success in law
For two Western Australia-based professionals, a vocational epiphany comes to those who come to realise that being...
19 September 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
The leadership pipeline crisis: Building tomorrow’s leaders today
Those who embed sustainable leadership capacity in their early-career talent will dominate the next decade, writes...
03 September 2025
By Madeline Miller
Thinking like a lawyer is easy. Feeling like one? Not so much
Here’s why the grounding technique belongs in every lawyer’s toolkit, writes Naomi Pearce.
31 July 2025
By Naomi Pearce
The evolution of the paralegal
Artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, is “fundamentally transforming” how all legal professionals...
30 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Clifford Chance’s head on why lawyers should only plan 2 years in advance
In a recent video interview, the Australian managing partner of global firm Clifford Chance reflected on some of the...
23 July 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Making partner before 40: A case for flexibility and female leadership in law
In 2025, the legal profession looks very different to the one I stepped into 15 years ago – and yet, when it comes to...
17 July 2025
By Melissa Care