5+ hour, 40+ min ago  (500+ words) Law Society Journal Student mentoring: learning through leading Saraya Collier-East is a law student at the University of Technology Sydney and is a part of the Law Society of NSW's 2026 Mentoring Program as a student mentor. She shares her experience…...

6+ hour, 28+ min ago  (712+ words) In April, solicitors in NSW were invited to renew their practising certificate. This article addresses some of the things you need to consider when renewing your practising certificate. Pursuant to the legal profession legislation the Law Society cannot accept any…...

6+ hour, 51+ min ago  (1713+ words) Prospective lawyers face a brutal reality over the next decade as next-gen AI cuts the need for junior talent. The heavy impact of artificial intelligence technology's impact on the legal industry's junior ranks is fast becoming clear, as major law…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1229+ words) Early career lawyers are rethinking traditional notions of success, prioritising autonomy, flexibility and wellbeing over climbing up the ladder. When Emily Xu began studying law, she envisioned following a conventional career path: a clerkship followed by a graduate position at…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (413+ words) Law Society Journal Meet the Specialist: Lillian Ajuria LSJ Online asks Accredited Specialists why they embarked on the Program and their advice to others who are considering applying. This month we speak to Lillian Ajuria, Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law....

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (458+ words) 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 considering a career with Sparkes. I completed a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at Macquarie University. In…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (782+ words) In April every year, solicitors in NSW are invited to renew their practising certificate. These are some of the things you need to consider when renewing your practising certificate. Pursuant to the legal profession legislation, all applications to renew a…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (477+ words) Most solicitors would be acutely familiar with the technical skills required to be part of the legal profession in 2026. Be it in-house or corporate, commercial or criminal, family law or wills and estates, lawyers need to be well-versed in their…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (925+ words) Profile: Sandy Mak, Head of Corporate, Corrs Chambers Westgarth Sandy Mak came to Australia to study law and worked her way up to become one of the country's leading mergers and acquisitions lawyers. From her offices overlooking Sydney Harbour, she…...