young lawyers
Why young lawyers are facing one of the toughest job markets in years
As the once-quiet promise that hard work and finishing a law degree would guarantee a job rapidly unravels, two...
11 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Shaping junior lawyers’ confidence through empowerment
As one award-winning managing partner has learnt, showing faith in the ability of the next generation has a...
06 February 2026
By Amelia Mcnamara
Mental health literacy critical for young lawyers, as the profession faces a crisis
As the legal profession grapples with a quiet but alarming mental health crisis, with nearly all lawyers experiencing a...
02 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
How young lawyers can build their own tribe – and why it should start now
With industry connections playing a far more significant role than simply expanding a LinkedIn network, Irene Kuo...
02 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Which law schools are producing the most rising stars?
Ahead of the 30 Under 30 Awards 2026, Lawyers Weekly can reveal which law schools have defined the decade to date in...
30 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
The defining trend shaping young lawyers’ careers in 2026
The career trajectory for young lawyers has long followed a familiar path, but according to the Young Lawyers...
28 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Top 10 law student stories in 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, Lawyers Weekly reflects on the past year’s most-read stories, highlighting the challenges...
22 December 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
30 Under 30 Awards 2026 finalists revealed
Nearly 300 young guns across the country have been shortlisted for the highly anticipated 30 Under 30 Awards 2026.
18 December 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
The career boost of working abroad as a young lawyer
For young lawyers looking to differentiate themselves in a competitive legal market, working overseas may offer more...
15 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
What young legal talents really want from firms
From dynamic workplace cultures and forward-thinking AI strategies to inclusive leadership, the next generation of...
10 September 2025
By Grace Robbie
Generational expectations may be ‘challenging to implement within traditional partnerships’
As a new generation of lawyers enters the profession amid unprecedented change, the demand for a more sustainable legal...
13 August 2025
By Lauren Croft
Traditional legal pathway ‘no longer the default’ amid generational shifts
Generational expectations are reshaping the legal landscape, with emerging lawyers no longer as interested in...
16 July 2025
By Lauren Croft
Is now the time for young lawyers to buy property?
Current and looming market conditions may suggest that young legal professionals who are looking to get their feet onto...
30 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘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
Promoting in-house career pathways for next-gen lawyers
Although awareness of in-house career pathways among young lawyers has improved in recent years, one general counsel...
27 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
What I wish I knew as a junior lawyer
Sometimes positive steps forward in your career as a lawyer can come from experiences that do not stand out to you all...
26 May 2025
By Danielle Snell
How young lawyers can make the biggest difference in their roles
While it is important for emerging leaders in the profession to have a sense of where their careers are headed, they...
26 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
What ‘water cooler’ chats with junior lawyers must look like in FY25–26 and beyond
Much has been made in recent years about the potential death of incidental, in-person interaction and learning...
07 May 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Can next-gen lawyers ‘flourish in a broken system’?
Young lawyers and law students are more attuned to the importance of self-care than any previous cohort. However, there...
07 May 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
How lawyers can step up in their communities
Amid a rapidly evolving legal landscape, Emily Mawson urges young lawyers to break out of the legal bubble and dive...
02 May 2025
By Grace Robbie