professional development
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
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