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
Against the tide: UNHCR lawyer Ellen Hansen
UNHCR lawyer Ellen Hansen speaks about the global compact on refugees presented to the UN General Assembly.
By Jane Southward - 2 min read
Talking the talk
Australian lawyers with multilingual talents are out there, and in greater number than you might think. So who are these people who have mastered more…
By Melissa Coade - 1 min read
Six minutes with Dimity Kingsford Smith
LSJ speaks to Dimity Kingsford Smith, Director of the Centre for Law, Markets and Regulation at UNSW, about the impacts of the banking royal commission.
By Kate Allman - 2 min read
Better days ahead
Lawyers are more likely to have anxiety, depression and other mental health issues than the general population.
By Jane Southward - 13 min read
Everyone’s a player
When it comes to legal technology, it’s not just the well-resourced mega firms dipping their toes in the pool. Legal tech solutions must form part…
By Dominic Rolfe - 9 min read
One too many
Studies have shown lawyers are more than three times as likely as the general population to be problem drinkers.
By Kate Allman - 13 min read
No laughing matter
Almost every barrister and litigator in court has chuckled at a wry remark from a judge. But how appropriate is banter from the bench in…
By Kate Allman - 7 min read
Reframing her narrative
Solicitor and artist Amani Haydar was forced to re-evaluate the whole system when her father murdered her mother in 2015.
By Melissa Coade - 2 min read
Mum’s the word: the unspoken truth about maternity leave
Many law firms pay lip-service to paid parental leave and flexible work policies for new parents returning to work. But the hushed reality is that…
By Kate Allman - 10 min read
Illuminating the future of law
Chrissie Lightfoot discusses how lawyers can remain relevant when robots finally do take over, and about the viability of the traditional law firm model moving…
By Melissa Coade - 2 min read