Latest young lawyers

Big Law 09 December 2024 ByGrace RobbieEvergreen and emerging challenges facing young lawyers

The legal profession has always faced its fair share of challenges, but these obstacles have become increasingly complex...

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Big Law 22 November 2024 ByGrace RobbieGiven the unique challenges young lawyers from diverse backgrounds...

Given the unique challenges young lawyers from diverse backgrounds face at the start of their careers, two senior legal...

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Careers 28 October 2024 ByKarena NichollsUnderstanding the path from law student to qualified lawyer

The road to admission in your state or territory’s Supreme Court, to swear your oath, is somewhat unknown territory....

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Big Law 14 October 2024 ByGrace RobbieHow young lawyers can master the art of negotiation

Negotiating can be an intimidating aspect of a lawyer’s job, especially for younger lawyers. Here, Glin Bayley offers...

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Careers 02 September 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyWhat the first year of running your own firm looks like

According to one young lawyer who launched her own practice 12 months ago, starting a new firm is like learning how to...

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Careers 30 July 2024 ByKace O'NeillAre Gen Z lawyers afraid of making ‘real’ connections?

As the digitised generation, Gen Z has become infinitely more accustomed to making connections by way of smartphones,...

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Big Law 10 June 2024 ByLauren CroftYoung lawyers should embrace ‘innovative thinking’

In a legal profession, which is constantly evolving, young lawyers need to be thinking outside the box and in more...

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Big Law 27 May 2024 ByLauren CroftManaging a farm full time while working as a BigLaw associate

For this senior associate, her experience as a farmer has given her a unique perspective when practising law and she...

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Careers 27 May 2024 ByOliver HammondAre universities failing students on career choices or does...

Law students, like myself, are seeking a more holistic discourse pertaining to vocational pathways. Myriad stakeholders...

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Corporate Counsel 14 May 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyHow emerging in-house lawyers can develop commercial know-how

Commercial skills take time to develop. Here, three award-winning and nominated young corporate lawyers reflect on the...

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