It takes more than a high IQ to be a good lawyer. Your emotional intelligence has a marked impact on your ability to build strong client relationships, manage occupational stress…
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5 Exit Strategy Tips for Legal Professionals
With the baby-boomer generation of senior lawyers and partners on their way to retirement, one of the topical issues surfacing in the legal regulatory landscape is effective succession and exit…
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Determining the Right Law Firm Compensation Model
A successful law firm that wants to retain client satisfaction and its talented team while at the same time achieving sustainable growth and increasing revenue needs to find an effective,…
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Lawyers Practice Manual Victoria Celebrates 30 Years
As we mark the 30th anniversary of the Lawyers Practice Manual Victoria we celebrate the rich history of the service and the tenets upon which it was founded as a…
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How the New Legal Profession Uniform Rules Impact You
On 1 July 2015, the Legal Profession Uniform Rules take effect, introducing a range of new and modified practice norms and altering the way firms do business. How will the…
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Barristers: Develop and Promote Your Personal Brand
In today’s hyperconnected world, your online and personal brand is one of your biggest assets. So how can barristers develop and promote their brand? For legal professionals like barristers, it’s…
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Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Focus Increases for GCs
With the proliferation of technology and increased use of tablet and mobile devices, the growing concerns over cybersecurity and privacy means corporate general counsel are undertaking more compliance-related work and…
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Interview with US Ambassador for War Crimes, Stephen Rapp
There are moments when the capacity for humans to commit mass atrocities against their fellow man seems overwhelming and utterly incomprehensible. The Syrian conflict, it would seem, is one of…
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The Future of Law Firms: Expansion or Niche?
If law firms are to survive the radical transformation making waves through the legal industry, they must evolve their business models in line with changing expectations, technology and service delivery…
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Courts Digitisation: What to Expect as Courts Evolve
While firms have undergone a technological revolution in recent years, courts have been slow to keep pace. But have the winds of change finally arrived? The judiciary has long recognised…
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