Top 10 stories for graduates and young lawyers in 2024

Here, Lawyers Weekly counts down the most-read stories pertaining to the day-to-day experience of legal graduates and...

06 January 2025

By Lauren Croft

Exploring the intersection between fashion and law

For emerging practitioners, venturing into fashion law is not just a career choice but also a compelling opportunity to...

27 June 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

How a forever dream become a reality for this law grad

During the COVID-19 lockdowns, Mariah Saad seized the opportunity to launch a loungewear business named LONELY IS MY...

12 March 2024

By Grace Robbie

Law schools must do more to prepare students for in-house realities

With in-house roles becoming a more considered career path for law students and graduates, the need for universities to...

06 March 2024

By Grace Robbie

What I wish I’d known as a first-year or second-year law student

It is never too early in your law degree to start thinking about and working on your career planning and prospects,...

19 December 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

A young lawyer’s case for scrapping the billable hour

The billable hour has had its time in the sun, and it’s cast a dark shadow that we can no longer ignore, writes...

07 September 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

The ‘existential crisis’ facing young lawyers

While embarking on a new career can always be daunting, young lawyers, in particular, seem to be experiencing what’s...

21 August 2023

By Lauren Croft

Young lawyers should ‘be open to changing and adapting’

This young lawyer managed to become a director at his boutique firm before turning 30 — and had a wide range of...

10 July 2023

By Lauren Croft

Back yourself as a young lawyer

As the winner of multiple Lawyers Weekly awards, Calli Tsipidis knows a thing or two about how best to succeed as an...

16 June 2023

By Robyn Tongol

Why is family law so appealing to young lawyers?

Following a record number of submissions in the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 family law category, Lawyers Weekly spoke...

20 April 2023

By Jess Feyder

‘Young lawyers are leaders of today as much as they are leaders of tomorrow’

One solicitor and CEO of a charity discusses the role young lawyers play as agents of change, the renewed sense of...

17 April 2023

By Jess Feyder

Judge Mark Ritter on the treatment of young lawyers, getting to the bench and leading by example

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

24 March 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Being open to ChatGPT is ‘the most important tool in a young lawyer’s arsenal’

With the changing landscape of legal and AI tech comes evolving skill sets, something which young lawyers, in...

06 March 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Judge suggests young lawyers unionise in face of ‘poor treatment’

Western Australia’s newest District Court judge has called out the bullying, sexual harassment, unreasonable work...

28 February 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Submissions open for 30 Under 30 Awards 2023

Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce that it is accepting submissions from the legal profession for the 30 Under 30...

09 February 2023

By Malavika Santhebennur

The circumstances that allowed this young lawyer to open her own firm

After two years of legal practice, Katrina Favre decided to start her own firm. Here, she discusses why she made the...

07 November 2022

By Jess Feyder

The mentality young lawyers must adopt in shaping their careers

This lawyer has discussed the mentality needed for lawyers who are shaping their careers and advocating for their...

24 October 2022

By Jess Feyder

Young lawyers need to understand the ‘real value of superannuation’

Whilst a number of young legal professionals withdrew their super early in the midst of COVID-19, the full financial...

10 October 2022

By Lauren Croft

Reconciling one’s creativity in the legal profession

Balancing the need to be creative with keeping it concise and “no-nonsense” in legal practice can be a hard lesson...

10 October 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Are young lawyers experiencing milestone anxiety?

“Milestone anxiety”, or the pressure to reach traditional landmark events, is an increasing concern for young...

29 September 2022

By Jess Feyder