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‘Firms becoming more selective in their hiring processes’ as 1 in 3 lawyers look to move
New research from legal recruitment firm empire group has found that firms are increasingly becoming more...
27 May 2025
By Lauren Croft
Use of AI slowing down now ‘early adopters are onboard’
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Australian workplaces has slowed down, with fewer Australians thinking that...
23 May 2025
By Lauren Croft
GCs fighting an ‘industry-wide shortage of specialised AI legal talent’
New research has shown that while AI influences more legal decisions within in-house teams, 70 per cent of teams lack...
20 May 2025
By Lauren Croft
Resourcefulness key when faced with flat or reduced budgets (particularly in uncertain times)
With more in-house legal teams being forced to budget for uncertain times, being strategic about how resources are...
06 May 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
New research shows ‘emergence of a new kind of legal leader’
General counsel are significantly increasing budgets and making strategic investments in legal talent to navigate...
29 April 2025
By Lauren Croft
Legal teams looking to provide value through tech-driven efficiency, report says
A new report highlights how general counsel and their law departments are moving to showcase value and enable business...
08 April 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
AI adoption in mid-sized firms surges to 93%
Within mid-sized firms, AI adoption has surged from 19 per cent to 93 per cent in the last year alone, with over half...
03 April 2025
By Lauren Croft
Report: Majority of in-house leaders concerned about elevated risk
New research has found that almost 80 per cent of in-house legal heads are worried about increased risk following...
01 April 2025
By Lauren Croft
Demand, fees, and headcount all up for Aussie firms in FY24–25 (so far)
New research shows that Australian law firms have seen strong results in the first half of this financial year – but...
24 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Firms undertook record-breaking volume of pro bono hours last year
Australian BigLaw firms set a new benchmark for pro bono legal services in 2024, recording the highest total number of...
03 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
National right to housing via legislation a necessary step, lawyers say
A new report argues that establishing a “national, enforceable right to housing” could significantly mitigate and...
18 February 2025
By Grace Robbie
‘Nothing has changed’: Bullying, discrimination, and harassment in law still rampant
A newly released report from South Australia highlights widespread legal workplace issues, permeated by power...
30 January 2025
By Kace O'Neill
Are legal teams ‘stuck in decision paralysis’ over AI integration?
A significant number of in-house lawyers recognise how much artificial intelligence will shape the future of legal...
28 January 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Top 10 reports in 2024
It’s been another massive year for Australia’s legal profession, with a number of key reports released around...
20 December 2024
By Lawyers Weekly
Only 5% of mid-size firms have a ‘comprehensive’ level of AI maturity, report says
The vast majority of small and mid-size firms aren’t implementing AI and other emerging tech as much as they could...
05 December 2024
By Lauren Croft
Judicial independence ‘not a luxury or privilege to dispense with’, report finds
When it comes to the extent of judicial independence in Australia, a new report has found that “there is much to be...
02 December 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Report: Superior client service top priority for majority of midsize firms
For midsize law firms, key priorities for 2025 are talent retention and superior client service, new research from...
28 November 2024
By Lauren Croft
M&A market will continue to increase, Corrs predicts
With the merger and acquisition market reaching its highest deal volume in over a decade, Corrs Chambers Westgarth...
19 November 2024
By Grace Robbie
Stress, turnover ‘unintended’ consequences of digital maturity
Digitally immature law departments may not be as efficient, but there is a “peculiar positive upside”: lower stress...
12 November 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
In-house lawyers want to innovate, but need business buy-in
New research suggests that corporate counsel place a high value on innovation, with many indicating they would change...
29 October 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy