young lawyers
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
Are young lawyers taking ‘mini-retirements’?
While emerging legal professionals are certainly more sympathetic to the idea of taking a career break than previous...
30 April 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Where do young lawyers want to work?
Following the release of the 2024–25 Top 25 Attraction Firms ranking, Lawyers Weekly dives into the data to uncover...
22 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
Australia needs more young voices in Parliament, says KWM lawyer and LNP candidate
On a mission to make history as one of the youngest people ever elected to Parliament, Leon Rebello highlighted the...
16 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
How young lawyers can build distinctive brands
Given the increasing importance of establishing a unique and influential legal brand, three legal professionals share...
12 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
30 Under 30 Awards winners unveiled for 2025
A total of 30 winners have been selected out of over 280 finalists at this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.
06 March 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Is AI the new junior lawyer?
To make the most of opportunities presented by AI without sacrificing (or neglecting) the development of junior...
03 March 2025
By Madi McCarthy and Shannon Cain
Don’t undersell yourself in law firm interviews
Avoiding common pitfalls: In my time interviewing lawyers over nearly 15 years, I have seen many candidates unknowingly...
17 February 2025
By Emma Turnbull
Home ownership to be ‘more achievable’ for young lawyers with student debt
Emerging legal professionals saddled with student debt will soon have an easier time securing greater bank loans under...
17 February 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
What partners want from junior lawyers in 2025
Mindset, enthusiasm, and adaptability have long been sought-after traits for the next generations. This year, such...
20 January 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
How to better advocate for yourself as an emerging lawyer
To assist those navigating the challenges associated with starting their legal career, Jessica Karevski provides...
06 January 2025
By Grace Robbie
How young lawyers are redefining wellbeing
As younger lawyers increasingly prioritise their wellbeing alongside their career ambitions, the president of the LIV...
06 January 2025
By Grace Robbie