Using the telephone politely (and ethically)
It’s all about respect and confidentiality (not just covering an earpiece)
By Linden Barnes - < 1 min read
How to enjoy your free time
It might seem like an optional extra when you’re pursuing a legal career, but free time can be the difference between health and illness.
By Angela Tufvesson - 4 min read
Adding another string to his bow
Thomas Jones joined the legal profession after years of working in the United States as a professional violinist, and now he’s recruiting for other musicians.
By Kirrily Schwarz - 4 min read-
A day in the life of Anthony Lo Surdo
By Sam McKeith - 4 min readLSJ meets sports lawyer and arbitrator Anthony Lo Surdo.
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A day in the life of Jim Main
By Melissa Coade - 4 min readIf you want an experienced lawyer, Jim Main is your man. Having clocked over 40 years in practice, the 75-year-old business law specialist and chartered…
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A day in the life of Nyadol Nyuon
By Kate Allman - 4 min readNyadol Nyuon grew up in a refugee camp and moved to Australia to become one of Melbourne’s most prominent human rights advocates.
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A day in the life of… Matthew Floro
By Melissa Coade - 4 min readMeet the EDO NSW solicitor with carriage of the first case in Australia to accept expert evidence about the global carbon budget.
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A day in the life of… Damien MacRae
By Melissa Coade - 4 min readWith skin cancer the most common form of cancer globally, Damien MacRae says all children should understand the importance of sun protection and he believes…
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A day in the life of… Carolyn Jones
By Jane Southward - 5 min readWomen’s Legal Service NSW senior solicitor Carolyn Jones shares her passion for grassroots advocacy.
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A day in the life of… Fadak Alfayadh
By Melissa Coade - 4 min readFadak Alfayadh was 10 when she arrived in Australia as a refugee. A few days later, her family celebrated the New Year safe from the…
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A day in the life of… Jon Davies
By Jane Southward - 4 min readJon Davies likes to call himself Chief Energy Officer in an organisation of young people working to promote positive conversations about mental health with young…
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 - 7 min read-
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Futureproofing your legal career: Law Society 2023 Conference
By Cat Woods and LSJ Team - 8 min read
Using the telephone politely (and ethically)
It’s all about respect and confidentiality (not just covering an earpiece)
By Linden Barnes - < 1 min read
Building workplace congeniality
Professional identity among lawyers encompasses a complex interplay of personal values, societal perceptions, and professional aspirations.
By Simonette Vaja - 2 min read