Cut off and running dry: the two crises converging on the Central West
How two crises converging on the Central West are pushing communities and businesses to breaking point — and why the rest of NSW should pay…
By Henry Ea - 11 min read
Greenwashing: A new climate change risk for lawyers
Extreme weather is creating new challenges for Australian businesses. Will the legal profession need to prioritise climate-conscious lawyering?
By Kirrily Schwarz - 9 min read
The state of the profession 2021
The 2020 National Profile of Solicitors has been published and reveals insights into the growth and demographics of solicitors across Australia.
By Kate Allman and Amy Dale - 10 min read
From the Heart: enshrining constitutional recognition
In 2017, the Uluru Statement from the Heart urged non-Indigenous Australians “to walk with” Indigenous Australians for Voice, Treaty and Truth. Four years on from…
By Amy Dale - 12 min read
Deadly Diversions
Care not cages: Deadly Connections is a community-led program showing Indigenous kids a future beyond bars.
By Kate Allman - 11 min read
Can you ask that? Real talk with Indigenous lawyers
Equity is well and good, in theory. But how far is the legal profession from really achieving equitable outcomes for First Nations Australians? We ask…
By Kirrily Schwarz - 9 min read
Lessons in leadership: Rob Scott
The last 12 months have been immensely challenging for all Australians. LSJ looks beyond the legal profession to unearth valuable leadership lessons from those shining…
By Kate Allman - 6 min read
Across the ages
Changing your approach to hiring older workers can broaden the talent pool, boost productivity and facilitate specialist expertise.
By Angela Tufvesson - 7 min read
Admitting the difference: New lawyers set to shape NSW
The legal profession is more diverse than it has ever been. Our newest lawyers are chasing goals so big they could change the way we…
By Kirrily Schwarz - 9 min read
The barbed-wire law school
LSJ collates stories from a unique “law school” founded and operated by Australian lawyers inside the Kuching Prisoner of War camp.
By Tony Cunneen - 8 min read
Sharpening soft skills
Embracing human qualities is an increasingly valuable asset in the legal profession and here’s how to hone soft skills in your practice.
By Angela Tufvesson - 7 min read