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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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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Australia’s 2026-27 Federal Budget: Key legal implications
The 2026–27 Federal Budget marks a structural shift in Australia’s tax settings. From capital gains tax reform to new minimum taxes on trusts and changes to property losses, legal teams face a more complex advisory and risk environment. Here’s what matters, and where early planning counts.
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Is your client’s legal advice training AI? The privilege risk no lawyer can ignore
The rise of public AI tools has created a legal minefield that no lawyer – regardless of practice area or seniority – can afford to overlook. When a client uploads…
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The ROI of Legal Tech & AI Report 2025
Measure What Really Matters In today’s legal sector, technology is no longer an experiment – it’s the cornerstone of strategic growth. As clients become more exacting, regulation and legislation changes…
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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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Law Firm Success Checklist: Client Portals
Today, the client experience is critical. Firms that are better at communicating and collaborating with clients have a sharper competitive edge and curate closer client relationships. Not only will they…
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Using AI in Professional Services: 2025 and Beyond
More and more, professionals are weaving generative AI (GenAI) into their workflows and are increasingly optimistic about its benefits. As AI use becomes more widespread, the focus has shifted from whether…
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Your guide to effectively benchmarking AI for legal research
Navigating the world of AI for legal research can be complex. But what if you could confidently test and evaluate the AI tools designed for lawyers, just like an expert?
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