Climate litigation becoming ‘a modern trend’
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights ruled in favour of more than 2000 Swiss women aged 64 and over who brought…
By Cat Woods - 8 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
Disaster plan: How lawyers can act faster and respond better
Demand for free legal advice soared after the catastrophic bushfires of Australia’s 2019/20 Black Summer. One year on, lawyers are preparing to work in an…
By Kirrily Schwarz - 9 min read
Great expectations, deflated outcomes: the reality for law graduates during COVID-19
COVID-19 has dramatically affected the graduate experience for young lawyers, but what does it mean for their future?
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 8 min read
The must-have legal technology tools for 2021
While the skills and knowledge of lawyers remain key to success for law firms across the country, the role of technology in the legal profession continues…
By Sam McKeith - 9 min read
Judgment day: Why our two new High Court justices didn’t turn heads
Amy Coney Barrett’s appointment to the US Supreme Court made global headlines. Across the Pacific, the elevation of a new justice to Australia’s highest court…
By Kirrily Schwarz - 10 min read
How to build a great law firm culture
The key to the success of many law firms can often be found in their organisational culture. But building great culture inside firms is a tricky business,…
By Sam McKeith - 8 min read
Finding the silver linings
It’s been a hell of a year, but it’s not all doom and gloom. LSJ sits down with three legal professionals to dissect how COVID-19 has…
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 12 min read
Who is making our laws? The separation of powers in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic response has shone a light on modern lawmaking. It’s raising questions about human rights, parliamentary spending, and public policy.
By Kirrily Schwarz - 9 min read
Life on the inside
Corrective Services Commissioner Peter Severin takes LSJ on an exclusive tour inside Silverwater Prison.
By Paul Maley - 9 min read