Changing lanes in law
More practitioners switching practice areas or moving in-house as their priorities and perspectives evolve. What’s driving this shift – and what does it mean for…
Life in the rotational Graduate Program at Sparke Helmore Lawyers
Meet Lara, one of the 2025 Graduates who took part in Sparke Helmore’s Graduate Program. Lara shares her experience and offers insights for future graduates.
Finding a rich and diverse career in a community legal centre
Working in a community legal centre offers solicitors a rich, diverse and rewarding career. Claudia Robinson shares what it’s like working in the community legal…
Expanding your horizons: a career in the regions
Have you ever wondered what it is like to practise as a lawyer in the regions? Vanessa Ward-Brown, solicitor and the regional Young Lawyer’s delegate…
Legal sector following US and UK trends on evolving talent model
Australian law firms are making more lateral hires and pulling back on hiring of junior staff in line with recruitment trends overseas.
Lien on me: a quick guide to solicitor’s liens
As solicitors, we deliver services to our clients. But what happens if the client doesn’t pay your bill? There are steps you can take.
International law competitions: what value do they provide in legal education?
International law competitions provide a unique training ground for law students to take their theoretical knowledge of the law and apply it to real world…
What lawyers (and clients) should know about using social media
In a digital world, lawyers and clients often use social media for various purposes. What are some pitfalls of using social media?
Results of the practical legal training survey show “serious concerns” about the cost and quality of PLT
The result of the practical legal training survey has been published and it reflects a mixed response to PLT in NSW. Are changes to PLT…
Confining an evasive genie: Maintaining privilege over expert reports
Privilege can be an effective tool during the litigation process however it can waived. Here are some important factors to consider when using experts.
How lawyers can tackle the cosmic conundrums of space law
Space is often described as the ‘final frontier’. Is the development and drafting of space law the next frontier for lawyers?