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Why small law firms should explore passive income strategies
Here, an award-winning entrepreneur, author and educator delves into the critical importance of integrating passive...
20 August 2024
By Grace Robbie
‘Disastrous’: No body, no parole laws unfair to innocent prisoners, Folbigg says
NSW’s “no body, no parole” laws have been slammed as “disastrous” by Kathleen Folbigg, the woman who spent 20...
13 June 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Legal professionals expect transformative impact from AI
Recent research by Thomson Reuters indicates that a significant majority of professionals anticipate artificial...
24 April 2024
By Grace Robbie
Empowering Legal Professionals: Legalwise Seminars Joins Forces with Women Lawyers Association of NSW & Louise Mathias
In an era where the legal landscape is shifting towards a more gender-balanced future, there remains significant work...
09 August 2023
Sponsored by Jocelyn Go
How (and why) lawyers should master hybrid working
As hybrid working is set to be a key trend within the legal profession this year, this legal co-founder has said that...
09 March 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
A ‘new era’ of legal professional responsibility
Administering justice is always challenging, particularly against strong public sentiment. In a time of evolving...
09 December 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
Partners must embrace change to succeed
An award-winning litigator breaks down embracing change and discomfort to succeed after experiencing many...
28 November 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
New Connected Legal Certification upskills in-house legal professionals
New Connected Legal Certification upskills in-house legal professionals
The new Connected Legal Certification teaches in-house legal professionals how to be more productive, engaged, and...
11 November 2022
Promoted by Jeremiah Samatra
Australia is making ‘space’ for legal professionals
The legal field becomes of emerging importance as the country's space sector continues to...
26 September 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
Embracing creativity as a lawyer
In the third instalment of Legal Fireside, Jerome Doraisamy speaks with lawyer, podcast host and cartoonist Sarah-Elke...
06 September 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
How can we support young LGBTQIA+ legal professionals?
Lawyer and Out for Australia’s (OFA) Queensland director Renee Shike spoke to Lawyers Weekly about the importance of...
19 August 2022
By Jess Feyder
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Legal operations professionals – it’s your time to shine at awards
The Australian Law Awards are back in 2022 for its 22nd year, and we are inviting you to submit now in the new Legal...
26 May 2022
By Malavika Santhebennur
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‘There is a high level of stress and anxiety’ for legal, risk and compliance professionals
New research offers a damning indictment of the new breach reporting obligations implemented following the Hayne royal...
03 May 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Legal professionals need more cyber security training
Over half of legal professionals haven’t been cyber security-trained, according to new research from...
03 March 2022
By Lauren Croft
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Law is a career of purpose for 99% of legal professionals
The overwhelming majority of legal professionals feel a sense of purpose in their work, according to new research from...
01 March 2022
By Lauren Croft
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Hamilton Locke promotes 3 finance professionals
Fast-growing BigLaw firm Hamilton Locke has announced its January 2022 promotions round, naming a new partner, a new...
13 December 2021
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Lessons from Australia’s top human rights legal professionals
From student politics, correcting personal injustices or simply falling into it, three of Australia’s eminent human...
06 September 2021
By Naomi Neilson
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2021 Queen’s birthday honours list recognises legal professionals
Over 1,000 Australians in the legal industry have been recognised for their efforts and achievements in the Queen’s...
16 June 2021
By Lauren Croft
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How to successfully manage litigation risks
Starting next week, Lawyers Weekly and two leading partners from a global law firm will be hosting a two-part...
25 May 2021
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Why lawyers must prioritise social media
Social influence is fast becoming one of the most important skills for professionals, and it is one that lawyers must...
13 April 2021
By Jerome Doraisamy
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