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Big Law 23 September 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonChallenging impostor syndrome begins at the top, High Court judge says

To overcome the taboo around impostor syndrome, Justice Jacqueline Gleeson says, the leaders of the legal profession...

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Careers 16 September 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyLast week, hundreds of law students will have missed out on...

Last week, hundreds of law students will have missed out on sought-after summer clerkships with law firms. But, as the...

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Big Law 13 September 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyLawyers want 4-day weeks, research says

Nearly all legal professionals believe that being able to work a four-day week would improve their work/life balance –...

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SME Law 12 September 2024 ByAileen SlatteryFamily lawyers are combating burnout by doing law differently

While collaborative practice is not the answer to every situation, the opportunity to think about, and do, separation...

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Big Law 02 August 2024 ByDara SimkinHow embedding play principles could improve your firm’s performance

The more we can embed serious play into daily tasks and activities, the more likely our people will be curious,...

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The Bar 19 July 2024 ByBrett WildHow the justice system can step up and support our veterans

Suicide, homelessness, unemployment, mental illness – for most Australians, this is the stuff of worst nightmares. For...

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Big Law 08 July 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonLawyer who robbed chemist with ‘knife and acid’ to be struck from...

Wearing a baseball cap and a surgical mask, a Brisbane lawyer handed a pharmacist a note that said he had a “knife and...

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Big Law 05 June 2024 ByLauren CroftLeaders must ‘embody’ their ideal culture

Positive wellness in legal leaders can impact an overall team’s mental health and prevent burnout, while exhausted...

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Big Law 27 May 2024 ByGrace RobbieTips to help law students deal with study stress

As exam season approaches for university students, senior psychologist Linda Williams and a spokesperson from the Law...

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SME Law 23 May 2024 ByGrace RobbieBalancing client demands and employee wellness

In today’s dynamic professional arena, the legal profession is undergoing a notable transformation in workplace...

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