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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Addressing Mental Health and Isolation in Legal Practice
The legal profession has long been characterised by its intellectual rigor, ethical standards, and commitment to justice. Yet beneath the polished exterior of courtrooms and law offices lies a troubling…
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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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Australian Law School Takes The Lead in Building Tomorrow’s Law Firm Leaders
Lawyers spend the first years of their career primarily focused on honing their legal skills and gathering experience but leadership skills can be a more important asset.
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Mindfulness in Legal Education: An Essential Skill for Future Lawyers?
Lawyers must show fortitude and remain calm under pressure. They must learn to make quality decisions in real-world contexts.
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Change Makers Podcast Episode 3: LGBTIQ Advocacy in the Legal Profession
In this special episode of the Change Makers Podcast, LGBTIQ Advocacy in the Legal Profession, the Co-Chairs of Thomson Reuters Pride at Work delve into transgender diversity and the common law.
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The 7 Most Memorable Cases of 2018
Religious irreligiosity, defamatory machine learning, and an (un)clearly inappropriate forum – 2018 showcased why litigation is sometimes stranger than fiction. The Local Court of New South Wales held that purported…
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2018 Australia: State of the Legal Market [Report]
The Melbourne Law School and Thomson Reuters Peer Monitor® are pleased to present this report setting out the dominant trends impacting the legal market in 2018 and the key issues…
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Spotlight on Uniform Evidence Law: Stephen Odgers SC on the 13th Edition [Q&A]
From the uniform evidence law’s formative stages through to its adoption in six jurisdictions, leading barrister and lecturer Stephen Odgers SC has helped pave the way by providing commentary written…
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The Hon Michael Kirby on LGBTQI Rights and the Profession [Podcast]
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show – brought to you by Thomson Reuters Australia – we reflect on LGBTQI rights, inclusion, diversity and advocacy. Lawyers Weekly managing…
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