Career matters

Rethinking retirement at law firms

As Australia’s workforce ages, experts say there are a host of ways to harness and retain the talents of older workers in the legal profession.

Fending off work addiction

Work-life balance may seem like an impossible dream but recovery is the secret sauce that keeps burnout at bay.

Should more young lawyers take a gap year?

As law firms continue to grapple with worker burnout among young lawyers, experts say a career break for grads could be part of the solution.

Is the work from home revolution over?

The dramatic increase in hybrid or remote working that occurred during the pandemic represents one of the largest changes in workplaces in generations

How solo lawyers and small firms can break the overwork cycle

Overwork in the legal profession often focuses on the big end of town, but exhausting work hours can affect all lawyers

Will wage transparency close the gender pay gap in law?

Whether the release of pay transparency data helps to reduce the gap in law hinges on a concerted effort to enact meaningful change.

Curbing lawyer burnout

As law firms continues to struggle with high rates of worker burnout, experts are split on whether new right to disconnect laws will provide a…

Back to basics: Inadvertent disclosure

Inadvertent disclosure may not always be a critical issue and can be remedied if the solicitor acts swiftly.

How to manage moral dilemmas

From breakout star to ‘breakthrough lawyer’

Nick Abrahams’ career has spanned law and the bright lights of Hollywood