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12 Nov 2015

Compulsory continuing legal education is viewed as a nuisance by some lawyers and essential by others - but ongoing learning may be the key to overcom...

12 Nov 2015

Crossing the ditch

New Zealand may lack the glamour of far-flung destinations, but Aussie lawyers can find a wealth of opportunities in their own backyard. Lara Bullock ...

24 Sep 2015

Stepping up to the crease

Sport is a rising star in the field of law, gaining legitimacy as its own practice and facing off with heavy hitters as a sought-after source of work....

24 Sep 2015

The city that never sleeps

New York City is home to more nationalities and communities than any other place on Earth, with Aussie lawyers making up just one of its varied tribes...

26 Aug 2015

London calling?

With M&A activity producing globalised commercial firms, does London still hold the same appeal for high-flying Aussie lawyers? ...

26 Aug 2015

A firm among the gum trees

Country practices have long been at the heart of rural Australia – but today’s regional lawyers are tech-savvy and looking to the future. ...

26 Aug 2015

Megadeals make a comeback

A flood of billion-dollar deals has boosted Australian M&A activity in the first half of this year. Felicity Nelson reports ...

26 Aug 2015

Modern oasis

The glittering skyline of Dubai lost some of its shine after the GFC – but opportunities for Australian lawyers continue to entice. ...

21 Jul 2015

Courting the Commonwealth

Major firms have always sought the attention of government agencies to gain lucrative work from the sector, but federal reform has given smaller playe...

21 Jul 2015

Battling pirates in the digital age

The advent of information-sharing technology makes it harder to protect intellectual property, but IP laws and lawyers are rising to the challenge. Fe...

21 Jul 2015

It's a wrap!

An impressive crowd turned out to celebrate the best young lawyers in Australia at the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 ...

21 Jul 2015

Australians ready to scale Chinese walls

Lawyers predict the long-awaited liberalisation of China’s legal services sector is on the horizon. Leanne Mezrani reports ...

18 Jun 2015

The business of doing good

The ethical foundations of pro bono work don’t stop it being of enormous commercial value to law firms, writes Felicity Nelson. ...

18 Jun 2015

A new game in town

The financial services sector has been rocked by scandal and regulatory uncertainty, but lawyers’ stock may be on the rise. Stefanie Garber reports ...

18 Jun 2015

Love the ones you’re with

Before firms invest in attracting new clients they should canvass the options for existing ones, Sally King writes ...

18 Jun 2015

Rising stars take centre stage

Lawyers Weekly reveals Australia’s best lawyers under the age of 30 ...

15 May 2015

Spanning the ages

With four generations of lawyers working under one roof, Gen Y looks set to become the next firm leaders ...

15 May 2015

United we must stand

The incoming president of the Law Council of Australia (LCA), Stuart Clark, is passionate about bringing lawyers together to create a national profess...

15 May 2015

Finding a seat at the Bar

Respected silks give their advice on how to pursue a successful career as a barrister. ...

15 May 2015

Uncharted waters

Many lawyers have responded to the siren call of the sea and sought a career in maritime law, but the shipping industry is changing along with the rol...

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