professional development
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
Connecting emotional intelligence to legal practice outcomes
The time for treating emotional intelligence as a footnote has passed, writes Virginia Robin.
17 July 2025
By Virginia Robin
Why law schools should introduce compulsory AI training
Just as law firms are rapidly adopting AI to deliver faster, better client outcomes, the first law school to offer a...
23 June 2025
By Oliver Hammond and Rowan Gray
Justitia celebrates 20th anniversary
Melbourne-based, full-service employment, industrial relations and governance law firm Justitia recently celebrated...
19 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Smart, sexy, or sacred? Understanding the many masks of narcissism
Narcissism is a term often thrown around in courtrooms, boardrooms, and break rooms, but rarely with much nuance,...
12 June 2025
By Rebecca Ward, MBA
The role of lawyers is changing
AI, lawyers, and the future of law: the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the business and practice...
11 June 2025
By Paul Ippolito
‘No tax case is the same’: Why tax law is a rewarding career path
There are “rare” vocational opportunities available to lawyers who choose a career in tax advice, one BigLaw...
09 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Suits, sneakers, and shifting stereotypes
Walk into any courtroom in Australia today and take a look around. You’ll still see the traditional robes and wigs in...
05 June 2025
By Clarissa Rayward
What good service means to FCW’s managing director
Given the breadth of market change in recent years, lawyers whose service delivery does not evolve will not keep up....
04 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
What ‘water cooler’ chats with junior lawyers must look like in FY25–26 and beyond
Much has been made in recent years about the potential death of incidental, in-person interaction and learning...
07 May 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Hotel California lawyers: You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave
The “Hotel California lawyer” isn’t inevitable and shouldn’t be accepted as the cost of doing business in law,...
07 May 2025
By Rebecca Ward, MBA
Are young lawyers taking ‘mini-retirements’?
While emerging legal professionals are certainly more sympathetic to the idea of taking a career break than previous...
30 April 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
College of Law names new group CEO
The College of Law has appointed a new group chief executive, who will step into the role no later than 1 July.
17 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
PLT 'rethink' required but changes to costs ‘unlikely’, says College of Law head
NSW Chief Justice Andrew Bell has intensified his push for changes to PLT and advocated for a price reduction, but the...
16 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
Top 25 Attraction Firms unveiled for 2024–25
Lawyers Weekly, in collaboration with Agile Market Intelligence, is proud to reveal the BigLaw firms that are most...
09 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
Why 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,...
04 April 2025
By Rebecca Ward, MBA
The value to lawyers of making mistakes
Few lawyers would be willing openly to discuss their mistakes as they would their successes, writes Ray Steinwall.
28 March 2025
By Ray Steinwall
Can 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...
27 March 2025
By Paul Ippolito
Common 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...
18 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy