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
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.
By Sam McKeith - 8 min read
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
By Angela Tufvesson - 9 min read
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
By Sam McKeith - 8 min read
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.
By Angela Tufvesson - 10 min read
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…
By Sam McKeith - 8 min read
Back to basics: Inadvertent disclosure
Inadvertent disclosure may not always be a critical issue and can be remedied if the solicitor acts swiftly.
By Amelia Hagley - 4 min read
From breakout star to ‘breakthrough lawyer’
Nick Abrahams’ career has spanned law and the bright lights of Hollywood
By Amy Dale - 4 min read
Futureproofing your legal career: Law Society 2023 Conference
Futureproofing your legal career will be a key focus at the Law Society of NSW’s Annual Conference on 5 and 6 October. LSJ offers a…
By Cat Woods and LSJ Team - 10 min read
Do you need a personal assistant for your life?
Struggling to keep a household running on top of a busy career is a common conundrum for many lawyers
By Angela Tufvesson - 8 min read