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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Designing lawyers: Attorney growth in the age of AI-fueled practice
Artificial intelligence is transforming more than legal workflows. It is reshaping how lawyers learn, develop expertise, and progress throughout their careers. This article examines the changing capabilities legal professionals need to thrive in an AI-enabled environment and provides insights for law firm leaders looking to build future-ready talent strategies that support growth, innovation, and long-term success.
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Is your intake form causing you to breach privacy laws?
The OAIC’s 2026 2Apply determination signals a major shift in privacy compliance. It’s no longer enough to ask whether personal information is reasonably necessary to collect. Organisations must also consider whether form design, consent mechanisms and user experience unfairly influence disclosure. This article explains the Commissioner’s findings, the emerging concept of “Online Choice Architecture,” and the practical checks legal, compliance and marketing teams should apply before their next form review.
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Legal work reimagined with Practical Law Australia Deep Research
What if legal research could be completed in minutes without sacrificing trust or defensibility? Deep Research on Practical Law Australia combines Fiduciary-Grade AI™ with lawyer-authored legal content to deliver clear, cited research backed by authoritative sources. Learn how transparent reasoning, source traceability and up-to-date Australian legal guidance help lawyers, in-house counsel and legal teams work more efficiently while maintaining professional judgment and confidence in every outcome.
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HighQ is IRAP assessed against PROTECTED classification level controls
In Australian Government procurement, security determines who gets considered. HighQ’s IRAP PROTECTED assessment gives law firms independently verified proof against the ISM, shifting conversations from assertion to evidence, removing a key barrier in tenders, and positioning firms to win government work with confidence.
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Start small, move faster: A practical approach to legal tech transformation
Many in-house legal teams don’t lack capability – they lack structure. Work arrives through multiple channels, priorities are unclear, and the business wants more visibility than ever. In this piece, Sheridan Pinheiro explores why starting with a single, well-defined use case is often the most effective path to operational control.
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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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Why “technically correct” is no longer enough
AI can produce answers that look right but don’t stand up to scrutiny. In this article, Sarah Jacobson (MinterEllison) explains why defensible legal research now depends on transparency, verification, and tools you can trust – because accountability still sits with the lawyer.
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How trustworthy content transforms legal deep research
Legal research has never been under more pressure. Expectations for accuracy, currency and depth keep rising — while time and resources don’t. It’s no surprise AI is now part of…
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2026 State of the Corporate Law Department Report
There’s a concerning gap between General Counsel and their bosses – 86% of GCs believe their department contributes significantly to company goals. Only 17% of the C-Suite agrees, according to…
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