Psychosocial hazards increasingly in regulator spotlight
The NSW workplace regulator is cracking down on psychosocial hazards.
By Sam McKeith - 6 min read
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What does it take to be an Accredited Specialist?
LSJ Online asks Accredited Specialists why they embarked on the program and their advice to others who are considering applying.
By LSJ Team - 3 min read
How Gen Z will change the legal profession
Shaped by the digital age and motivated by purpose-driven work, young lawyers of today are set to introduce bold new ways of working that redefine…
By Angela Tufvesson - 9 min read
The two-way link between alcohol and mental health
There’s a strong connection between alcohol use and mental health problems. In law, the pressures of the profession can make these issues even more pronounced.
By Angela Tufvesson - 8 min read
How more male lawyers taking parental leave is reshaping law
Generous policies are encouraging more male lawyers to take parental leave – and for longer stretches of time.
By Angela Tufvesson - 10 min read
Getting paid as a solo or small law firm
Amid uncertain economic times, clients are taking longer to pay bills from small firms, with experts urging a renewed focus on how to chase payment.
By Sam McKeith - 8 min read
How to stand out as a young lawyer
There are more lawyers than ever before in NSW. Here is how those new to the sector can stand out from the crowd.
By Sam McKeith - 8 min read
Can a global push alleviate lawyer burnout?
Burnout in the legal profession is a global phenomenon. Structural and behavioural changes that transform how lawyers work are touted as the way forward.
By Angela Tufvesson - 9 min read
Will lawyers exercise the right to disconnect?
Whether the legal profession takes advantage depends on an openness to culture change and reimagining client relationships.
By Angela Tufvesson - 9 min read
Acting, Aristotle, and the art of persuasion for lawyers
Perhaps unsurprisingly, there are a number of acting schools and private teachers offering courses and tuition to lawyers on how to operate in a courtroom…
By Cat Woods - 8 min read
Finding ‘The Third Space’
The transition between our work and home lives is something that does not always come naturally.
By Elli Balafas - 4 min read