Artificial intelligence is transforming the way legal work is performed, challenging long-standing models for training junior lawyers. As routine tasks become increasingly automated, firms must rethink how early-career practitioners develop core legal skills, gain practical experience and receive mentorship. This article explores the implications of AI on legal education and workforce development, and what firms can do to build the next generation of legal talent.
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Good AI legal research should show its work
AI can speed up legal research, but hidden reasoning creates hidden risk. This infographic shares a simple 60‑second check to help lawyers trace sources, verify citations, and confidently stand behind AI‑assisted research.
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Navigating Australia’s Regulatory Maze: TimeBase CEO on Turning Compliance Complexity Into Competitive Advantage
Vanessa Morris, CEO of TimeBase, has spent much of her career clarifying complex legal and business information, developing an expertise that would prove essential for navigating one of the most…
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The urgent legal challenge for military space law
A new arms race is unfolding in space, warns a leading legal authority. As satellites evolve from peaceful tools into potential weapons – and targets – of war, and the…
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Copyright and AI: An Australian perspective
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly central to innovation, companies operating in Australia must navigate a complex legal landscape, especially when training AI systems on material in which others own copyright.…
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Australia State of the Legal Market 2025 Report: The Legal Race
Australia’s legal sector is experiencing a significant transformation, shaped by strategic competition, technological disruption – particularly around GenAI – and an increasing demand for adaptability as firms reimagine how legal…
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Australian Legal Market Makes a “Remarkable Comeback”: Report
Australian law firms offset the softened demand experienced in the first half of the financial year with a remarkable comeback in the second.
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Mental Health: How Safe is Your Workplace?
Mental health is one of the fastest growing sources of injuries at work, creating a minefield for employers to navigate.
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Fool’s Gold: GST and Precious Metals Fraud
It has been two years since ACN 154 520 199 Pty Ltd (in liq) v Federal Commissioner of Taxation (2020) 282 FCR 455; [2020] FCAFC 190 (EBS & Associates) and…
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Australian Legal Market Midyear Update (FY 2023)
Within a difficult first half, law firms show potential for a recovery.
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