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25.01.2022 Are you applying for a clerkship and need another pair of eyes to review your application? Our reviewers know what it takes to get noticed and provide you with advice to set your CV and cover letter apart. Learn more: https://beyondlaw.com.au/cv-review

25.01.2022 Half of Millennials (49%) say they have hidden a part of who they are at work compared to just 15% of Baby Boomers.

24.01.2022 Perhaps the most challenging part of the job application process is writing an effective cover letter. And yes, you should send one. https://hbr.org/2014/02/how-to-write-a-cover-letter

24.01.2022 "One young lawyer in a recent survey by the Law Society of South Australia said he made more money bartending then he did in his first law job, which paid him $600 a week for seven days a week work, 16 hours a day."

23.01.2022 Employment rates in the legal industry. Widening pay gap. Lack of salary transparency. We're often asked many employment-related questions from law students, graduates and young lawyers.... Unfortunately, the data out there is quite limited so we've decided to do something about it. We've launched a Beyond Law Job Market and Salary Survey to collate your responses so you know where you sit in the job market. The survey takes two minutes and you'll be the first to receive a copy of the report once it's published. Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/2Qszcbt

22.01.2022 "Legal education and the legal profession are at an inflection point where traditional models of education and practice no longer fit the shifting needs of the market."

21.01.2022 "20 top lawyers were beaten by legal AI. Here are their surprising responses"

21.01.2022 Ashurst has undertaken an extraordinary 10-year review into whether its $80,000-a-year graduate lawyers were paid below minimum rates as a result of working long hours.

20.01.2022 We've given the Beyond Law website a makeover! Check it out: https://beyondlaw.com.au It's now more responsive on mobile and faster on desktop. We are also working on speed enhancements and adding more functionality to make it easier to find your next career opportunity. Let us know your thoughts in the comments or email us at [email protected]

17.01.2022 Young lawyers are pushing back against a culture of overwork in Australia’s top commercial firms. Should firms change the way they work, or should graduates expect long hours in their junior years?

16.01.2022 The lawyer of the future will not only provide legal advice but also be a business adviser who is at ease with technology and working alongside in-house teams, industry leaders say.

15.01.2022 Women comprise almost 60 per cent of law students and 52 per cent of solicitors, but only 25 per cent of barristers.

15.01.2022 When an opportunity presents itself, back yourself! Find yourself a quality mentor. Constantly seek feedback both from your juniors and seniors but channel your inner Brené Brown and avoid criticisms from the ‘cheap seats’

10.01.2022 The federal government is shifting higher education funding to encourage graduates into jobs most in demand. Law degrees will be more expensive for students following data that says demand for these jobs is lower. A law degree will cost the student 28 per cent more than at present.

09.01.2022 "Sian McLachlan, now a lawyer at disrupter commercial law firm LegalVision, turned her back on a top-six firm after over half a decade of climbing its ranks. She was not only burnt out by the hours it demanded of her, but also felt that the partnership model constrained her ability to provide clients with the products they wanted."

09.01.2022 [Content warning: Sexual assault and harassment] Former High Court judge Dyson Heydon sexually harassed several female associates who worked for him, an inquiry has revealed. In a statement, the High Court said it was advised of the allegations, by six of Mr Heydon's associates, last year.

08.01.2022 Law students at the University of NSW are furious about having to sit their exam again after the faculty accidentally re-used a paper from the first semester that had since been published online.

07.01.2022 Law firms in future will employ fewer lawyers and more business professionals, particularly data scientists and technologists.

07.01.2022 Are you a law graduate or lawyer based in Melbourne? Attend LegalVision's event next Wednesday and learn about how you can succeed in this rapidly changing industry.

06.01.2022 Law students are increasingly prioritising culture when selecting their workplaces and rejecting the idea long hours are unavoidable, students and universities say.

05.01.2022 From March 2020, law firms must record all hours worked by graduate lawyers and paralegals, no matter how high the salary, to ensure they are not paid below minimum rates or are losing out on penalties as a result of their long hours.

05.01.2022 As other sectors eye off law graduates, law firms are upping the ante.

04.01.2022 "This is a very significant development and should be a warning sign for all law firms. What it will bring into focus is the drive for billable hours and the health impact on lawyers, particularly younger lawyers who have to put in the hours."

03.01.2022 For many young corporate lawyers, excessive hours, a culture of "presenteeism" and an attitude from senior partners of "whatever the client wants, we do" means the line between work responsibilities and exploitation can be blurry.