The problem with perfection

LSJ explores the dark side of a relentless pursuit of excellence.

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Give back or lose out

While industry performance remains key in attracting top talent to law firms, it’s far from the only metric young lawyers use when choosing an employer….

By - 9 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 - 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. 

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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 - 12 min read

Deadly Diversions

Care not cages: Deadly Connections is a community-led program showing Indigenous kids a future beyond bars.

By - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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…

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