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The Bar • 23 October 2023 • ByJerome DoraisamyJagot J: ‘Work hours matter’ in addressing burnout

High Court Justice Jayne Jagot says a “critical look” at the culture of legal workplaces is paramount if the scourge...

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The Bar • 31 July 2023 • ByJerome DoraisamyNZ chief judges move to address concerns for lawyers’ wellbeing

The chief judges of both the High Court and District Court in New Zealand have taken the “unusual step” of writing...

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Big Law • 30 June 2023 • ByIsabella Ferguson‘Dry July’ motivation for stressed lawyers

I work with many lawyers, and without fail, the word that is used to describe their lives after a break from alcohol is...

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Big Law • 26 April 2023 • ByJerome DoraisamyToo many lawyers work while on leave

At a time in which “right to disconnect” laws are being floated for Australia, legal professionals across the...

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SME Law • 20 April 2023 • ByMarguerite PicardMaybe yoga isn’t the answer?

In reflecting on the Australian Solicitors Conduct Rules (ASCR) and the wellbeing of practitioners, we should recognise...

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Big Law • 27 March 2023 • ByLauren CroftEmployee wellbeing is now a ‘positive legal obligation’ — and...

With 90 per cent of the Australian workforce reportedly overwhelmed and despite new WHS regulations coming into play in...

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The Bar • 24 March 2023 • ByJerome DoraisamyJudge Mark Ritter on the treatment of young lawyers, getting to the...

Newly appointed West Australian District Court Judge Mark Ritter SC recently spoke with Lawyers Weekly about improving...

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Careers • 17 February 2023 • ByIsabella FergusonShould lawyers take a break from alcohol?

I was a lawyer for 20 years. Things got difficult when I entered my 40s. I was drinking too much. This is more common...

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Big Law • 15 February 2023 • ByLawyers WeeklyFederal Court judge, award-winning lawyer join Minds Count board

Following the departure of Australia’s newest High Court judge, Justice Jayne Jagot, from the board of Minds Count,...

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Big Law • 08 February 2023 • ByJerome DoraisamyAussie lawyer named as commissioner on IBA Professional Wellbeing...

The International Bar Association has established a Professional Wellbeing Commission, with a lawyer and mentor from Leo...

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