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Big Law 05 March 2025 ByRenee ThorntonNew mental health laws: A risk or opportunity for law firms?

Failure to address psychosocial risks isn’t just an employee wellbeing issue; it’s a legal one that could carry...

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Big Law 20 February 2025 ByRebecca Ward, MBAThe psychological toll of perfectionism for lawyers

Perfectionism is often seen as a strength in the legal profession. Lawyers are expected to be meticulous, precise, and...

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The Bar 11 February 2025 ByRebecca Ward, MBAWhy feelings of isolation are so common for barristers

Barristers’ independence can be a double-edged sword; while it allows autonomy, it also creates profound isolation,...

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Big Law 28 January 2025 ByKace O'NeillHow ‘lawyer brain’ impacted this barrister’s mental health

A New Zealand-based KC recently shared insights with Lawyers Weekly about tackling depression while trying to continue...

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SME Law 24 January 2025 ByGrace RobbieWhy law firms need to embrace a holistic service offering

Here, one counsellor and consultant stresses the importance of law firms integrating holistic services into their...

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Big Law 17 January 2025 ByIsabella Ferguson3 reasons lawyers should try a Feb Fast

From holiday mode to high performance: Let’s make February a time to pause, reset, and rediscover calm, writes...

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The Bar 13 January 2025 ByJerome Doraisamy‘Unfounded attacks’, stress and trauma continue to threaten...

The various threats to judges’ mental and physical health, and subsequently “their capacity to judge well”, are...

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Big Law 07 January 2025 ByNaomi NeilsonHalf of burnt-out lawyers say managers contacted them while on leave

Many burnt-out lawyers have said that despite taking leave to recover, they still worked and were contacted by a manager...

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SME Law 22 November 2024 ByVictoria Moffat5 essential strategies for a fulfilling work life

In today’s fast-paced, demanding world, burnout has become a common experience. Lawyers are no exception, writes...

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Big Law 24 October 2024 ByKace O'NeillSlaters files proceedings against WA Department of Education over...

Plaintiff law firm Slater & Gordon has brought proceedings against the West Australian Department of Education over...

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